Storybook Time

By Reservation: Storybook Time (Older Children)

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - 4:30pm

Saint Nicholas Arrives on Saint Nicholas Day (December 6th)! Join HOF and the Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library as we read excerpts from this year’s Historic Odessa Foundation’s featured work of classic children’s literature. 

Children's Storytime in Odessa

Then, explore scenes from the story brought to life in our annual holiday exhibit. 

Admission is free but reservations are required; please call 302-378-4119 or 302-378-5562

TWO TIMES OPEN
Pre-K & Kindergarten (and parents) at 11am 
Older Children (and parents) at 4:30pm

In conjunction with Storybook Time and the Odessa County Christmas exhibit, Account of a Visit from Saint Nicholas there will be a reading of the American classic poem by Clement Clarke Moore, celebrating its 200th anniversary!  Commemorative books that would make wonderful Christmas presents will be available for purchase.

When we are young, we believe in Santa.  As we get older, we are Santa's.  Then, as we age, we look like Santa.  And some of us obtain those magic powers and awaken those sleepy few doubtful souls.