JumpstART: Stories & Art
Join us for JumpstART: Stories & Art the first Thursday of each month at 10am.
Join us the first Thursday of each month, at 10am at Irving Arts Center for stories and art!
Explore new stories and fun art projects during this creative story time that combines art and children’s literature. Create a take-home art project and then browse the galleries with your kids as part of this fun AND FREE morning activity.
Ages 2 and up. All supplies provided.
Pre-registration is required for groups of 10 or more; please call the Box Office at (972) 252-ARTS (2787).
JumpstART is a collaboration between the Irving Arts Center and the Irving Public Library.
JUMPSTART SCHEDULE
September 7, 2023 – Alphabet Soup!
Let’s learn the letters of the alphabet with fun stories and art!
October 5, 2023 — ¡Celebramos! Bilingual Story Time!
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a special bilingual story time and arts & crafts activities.
November 2, 2023 – Giving Thanks!
It’s all about gratitude as we prepare to celebrate the season with family and friends. What are you thankful for?
December 7, 2023 — Winter Animals!
Brrr! Winter tales about cold weather and some of our favorite winter animals!
January 4, 2024 – Winnie the Pooh Day!
Let’ s read stories about the beloved bear from the Hundred Acre Wood and celebrate author A. A. Milne’s birthday with a special craft!
February 1, 2024 — V is for Valentine!
Hearts and candy, hugs and kisses. Let’s celebrate this sweet holiday!
March 7, 2024 – Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
Green eggs and ham, anyone?, Join us to celebrate the legendary author and illustrator of such classics as Horton Hears a Who, Cat in the Hat , The Grinch Who Stole Christmas and The Lorax.
April 4, 2024 – Clouds and Rainbows!
Let’s hop into spring and slide down a rainbow…. Colors, clouds, and spring weather are the themes for this month’s stories and art.
May 2, 2024 – Moms are amazing!
Mothers Day is right around the corner! Moms are the inspiration for this month’s activities.