Story Time @ our main shelter
Who: Tots 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. 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: $5 per child, up to two adults/children under the age of 1 are free.
Pre-registration is required to allow for social distancing. We have a limit of 8 children and one adult caregiver per child.
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 (see above), but specifically intended as a welcoming space for neurodivergent and autistic 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: One Tuesday every month (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: $5 per child, up to two adults/children under the age of 1 are free.
Pre-registration is required to allow for social distancing. We have a limit of 8 children and one adult caregiver per child.
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.
Upcoming Dates
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: Kids age 2 to 5 years
Fee: $5 per child, up to two adults/children under the age of 1 are free. Simply pay at the door (We accept cash, check, or credit card)
Registration: No pre-registration is needed, but please know we do have a space limit of 15 children. Due to this, you’re welcome to come up to 10 minutes early!
Time: Tuesdays 10:00-10:45 a.m. (45 minutes).
Upcoming 2021 Dates:
Stay tuned for fall 2021 dates!