The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)
KidsPlay Children’s Museum plans story times
TORRINGTON — KidsPlay Children’s Museum has partnered with the Torrington Historical Society to present Bilingual Stories in the Garden. Classic fairy tales will be read in English and Spanish by KidsPlay volunteers, Humphry Rolleston and Carmen Neale, according to a statement.
Readings will be held Oct. 14 and 21 at 10 a.m. in the Hotchkiss-Fyler Gardens, located behind the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum, 192 Main St.
Families can bring folding chairs and blankets and join KidsPlay volunteers for all or some of these dates. Social distancing and masks for all including children over 2 years of age are mandated at this event, organizers said. Parking is available behind the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum, more parking spaces are available on the street. Pre-registration is required.
This free event has limited registration due to social distancing requirements. Visit www.kidsplaymuseum.org to learn more and register.
Founded in 2012, KidsPlay Children’s Museum is a not-for-profit organization that operates over 11,000 square feet of interactive exhibits that spark curiosity and creativity. The Museum currently targets the developmental needs of children ages 1 to 10. KidsPlay provides opportunities for children and their caregivers to share intrinsically memorable, whole family learning experiences and build skills that extend beyond the museum. The Museum enriches the educational landscape for families from across the socio-economic, cultural, and educational spectrum. Visit www.kidsplaymuseum.org to learn more.