Storytime & Craft / July 29 / 12:30-2:30pm
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Storytime & Craft at The Craft Lab!
Join us for an ocean-themed adventure during Shark Week featuring Shark Lady by Jess Keating! Discover the inspiring true story of Eugenie Clark, a pioneering scientist whose passion for sharks helped change the way the world thinks about these amazing creatures. Through determination, curiosity, and a love of marine life, Eugenie became one of the world's leading shark experts.
After storytime, young ocean explorers will create their very own shark tooth necklace to take home. Using provided materials, children can design a fun keepsake inspired by one of the ocean's most fascinating animals.
Why This Activity is Perfect for Children Ages 2–5:
Interactive Storytime:
Encourage curiosity and a love of learning through an engaging read-aloud experience.
Creative Crafting:
Build fine motor skills while creating a personalized shark tooth necklace.
Family Fun:
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate alongside their little explorers.
Event Schedule:
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Greeting, welcome activities, and ocean-themed coloring pages.
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Storytime begins with Shark Lady by Jess Keating.
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Create your own shark tooth necklace and enjoy hands-on activity time.
Details:
Cost: This event is free for all.
Supervision Required: Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian.
Registration: No advance registration is necessary, but signing up will make it easy to add the event to your calendar.
Please arrive during the welcome period so your child can settle in before storytime begins.
We can't wait to dive into an underwater adventure with you!
Getting Here & What to Expect:
All events take place inside the Craft Lab at Because Science, our retail shop located at 1759 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC (across from the Line Hotel in Adams Morgan).
Look for the squiggly rainbow mural! Enter Because Science and walk to the back of the store (between the biology and anatomy sections) to find the entrance to the Craft Lab
Metro: We're a 10-minute walk from the Woodley Park (red line) or Columbia Heights (green line) Metro stations.
Bus: The D72, D74, C51, and C53 buses stop nearby.
Parking: Street parking is mostly limited to 30 minutes—walking, biking, or ride share is recommended. There is a parking garage located at 2421 18th St NW, about a block away.
If you’re running late or need help finding us, just call the store at 202-248-1366
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