Follow the light, find the wonder
Follow the light, find the wonder
Join us for storytimes, author visits, and special celebrations. Each event is designed to spark imagination and foster a love of reading in children of all ages.
Join Emma of A Little Bit Perfect at The Wandering Lantern in Lakewood on July 25th for a special portrait pop-up. These quick 10-minute sessions are designed to beautifully capture your little one’s personality just as they are right now. For $150, you’ll receive simple, timeless portraits in the warm and charming setting of Lakewood’s first children’s bookstore.
Ages All agesWrap up July with a cozy Family Game Night at The Wandering Lantern! Bring your family’s favorite game or play one of ours, meet other bookstore families, and spend an hour playing together.
Ages All agesJoin us July 18th for a special author visit with Katrina Brown, author of *Dancing with Kayden*! 💛 Katrina will share her heartfelt children’s book about Kayden, a young boy who finds confidence, joy, and self-expression through rhythm and dance. A beautiful story time celebrating music, movement, communication, and the many ways kids shine.
Ages All agesBlast off with us for a special author visit with Joshua Galang, author of *Rocket Trip: The Solar System Search*! 🚀 Joshua will read his space adventure story and talk with kids about creativity, space, and STEAM—science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Perfect for curious kids, future astronauts, and young inventors!
Ages All agesPaint. Play. Connect. This family class is an easy, joyful way to bond through art. With a thoughtful methodology, you'll spend an hour pleasantly painting and leave with a beautiful piece you’ll both be proud of. No pressure. No perfection. Just fun, connection, and creativity. The class is adapted to each family's ages and capacities, though it is recommended for ages over 3.
Ages 3+Join us for **Stars, Stripes & Stories: A 250th Birthday Book Bash** at The Wandering Lantern! All week long, families can stop in for a special discount donated-book table, a festive kids’ craft table, and read-alouds throughout the day featuring stories about amazing Americans. Come celebrate America’s 250th birthday with books, creativity, and patriotic fun!
Ages All agesAshley Brooke Toussant is an award-winning soprano turned Cleveland Heights-based folk and children's singer-songwriter. She has a strong local presence in the Greater Cleveland area, playing live gigs that blend folk, country, and pop, and she recently began writing a dedicated children's music for kids and their families to enjoy. Join us at The Wandering Lantern for a special interactive concert!
Ages All agesJoin us for The Kindness Club — a cozy hour of stories, simple kindness activities, and connection for young children and their caregivers. Through storytime and play, we’ll explore empathy, helping others, and the small moments where kindness grows. About Barb and Joy Jean Media: Barb is a mom of two young boys and the founder of Joy Jean Media, where she creates children’s books and parent resources designed to help families raise kind, empathetic kids through simple, everyday moments. With a background as a health reporter, Barb brings a research-informed approach to parenting—translating what we know about child development into tools families can actually use. Her Kindness Series includes stories that help children understand empathy, helpfulness, and inclusion, each with “Kindness Conversation Starters” to carry the message beyond the page. If you’re looking for meaningful stories and activities that also helps spark real conversations, you can explore the Kindness Series and join the Kindness Community (with a free 5-minute kindness habit guide) here: www.JoyJeanMedia.com
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