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: $5 per child, up to two adults/children under the age of 1 are free.
Pre-registration is required. Masks are highly recommended for all participants.
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: $7 per child, up to two adults/children under the age of 1 are free.
Pre-registration is required. Masks are highly recommended for all participants.
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 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. Masks are highly recommended for all participants.
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.