Story Time @ our main shelter
Who: Designed for children age 2 to 5 years
What: Little Paws Story Time at the Humane Society of Huron Valley – Stories, fingerplays, crafts, and– of course– interactions with the animals!
Where: HSHV’s Education Center (3100 Cherry Hill Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105)
When: Thursdays 10:30-11:30 a.m. (60 minutes). To keep distractions to a minimum for our young learners, doors will close at 10:45 a.m. Families arriving after that will be asked to wait in the vestibule until our doors open to the public at 11 a.m.
Fee: There is a $5 fee per child for the program. Up to two adults per child may attend free of charge. We will also not charge for siblings under the age of one attending with a registered child. Pre-registration is required and space is limited to 10 children and two caregivers per child.
Pre-registration is required.
Story Time @ the cat café
What: Tiny Tails Story Time at Tiny Lions cat café
Where: Tiny Lions lounge and adoption Center (5245 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103)
Who: Designed for children age 2 to 5 years
When: Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 a.m. (60 minutes)
Fee: There is a $7 fee per child for the program. Up to two adults per child may attend free of charge. We will also not charge for siblings under the age of one attending with a registered child. Pre-registration is required and space is limited to 10 children and two caregivers per child.
Pre-registration is required.
Sensory Story Time
Who: Designed for tots age 2 to 5 years, but all ages of youth are welcomed
What: Just like Little Paws Story Time, but specifically intended as a welcoming space for children with autism and neurodivergent children. Modifications specific to Sensory Story Time include low lighting, ample space for freedom of movement and multi-sensory play activities.
Where: HSHV’s Education Center (3100 Cherry Hill Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105)
When: *Starting in November 2023,* one Saturday morning every month September-May (60 minutes). To keep distractions to a minimum for our young learners, doors will close at 10:45 a.m. Families arriving after that will be asked to wait in the vestibule until our doors open to the public at 11 a.m.
Fee: There is a $5 fee per child for the program. Up to two adults per child may attend free of charge. We will also not charge for siblings under the age of one attending with a registered child. Pre-registration is required and space is limited to 8 children and two caregivers per child.
Pre-registration is required.
Story Time for Private Groups
Want to schedule a story time for a private group of 8 or more children? Private story time events are available for groups of up to 15 children and 15 adults. Story time bookings are available most Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays September – May, between 10am – 1pm for a program fee of $75. For more information or to start the scheduling process, please contact us.