Big Read Story Times

Story Times with Tom and Twain

Mark Twain’s stories of buried treasure, river rafting, and cave exploring also appeal to young imaginations. The Big Read features specially crafted story times that will introduce kids to Mark Twain and some of Tom Sawyer’s classic childhood exploits. Intended for audiences 3-to-5 years old.

Call Helma Hawkins at 816.701.3540 for more information.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011
10:30 a.m. * Waldo Branch, 201 E. 75th St.
Story Time Leader: Donna Newell

Wednesday, September 14, 2011
10:30 a.m. * Trails West Branch, 11401 E. 23rd St.
Story Time Leader: Ron Freeman

Wednesday, September 14, 2011
5 p.m. * Sugar Creek Branch, 102 S. Sterling
Story Time Leader: Megan Garrett

Friday, September 16, 2011
10:30 a.m. * Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St.
Story Time Leader: April Roy

Saturday, September 17, 2011
2:30 p.m. * Ruiz Branch, 2017 W. Pennway
Story Time Leader: Emily Iorg

The Big Read Dial-A-Story: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

September 19 – September 25, 2011

The Kansas City Public Library’s Dial-A-Story service features venerable Kansas City Star columnist Charles Gusewelle reading the classic fence painting scene from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Call 816.701.3456 anytime between September 19 and September 25 to connect your child with one of the most beloved storytellers in Kansas City.

Dial-A-Story offers story time anytime: folktales, fairy tales, and children’s literature come alive with a phone call, any time of the day or night and all year long. Suitable for children ages three and up, Dial-A-Story features a rotating cast of librarians and professional storytellers as well as friends and neighbors – all sharing their favorite stories.

Charles Gusewelle joined The Kansas City Star in 1955. His writing has earned numerous journalism awards, in addition to a Pushcart Prize and the Aga Khan Prize for Fiction. He is the author of 12 books and has been inducted into the Writers Hall of Fame of America.