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.
Stretch, breathe, and celebrate the Earth. Jena from Camp Sunshine Kids Yoga leads two sessions — little ones at 5 PM, bigger kids at 6 — with an Earth Day twist.
Ages 1-10Cut, stack, and build — layer by layer, you'll create a paper art piece with real depth and dimension. A hands-on evening workshop inspired by the intricate papercut art of Marina Papercuts. $15 per person.
Ages 12+A Fairview Park scientist who writes picture books. Two nature stories. Two days before Earth Day. Kellie DuBay Gillis is your neighbor — and she's coming to story time.
Ages All agesJoin us this month for 'Winnie the Pooh' by A.A. Milne.
Ages 6-12Four teen poets take over the bookstore for 30 minutes as part of Literary Cleveland's city-wide poetry crawl. Come listen, snap, and support young voices.
Ages All agesA real silhouette artist, right here in the bookstore. Chris Casey cuts your child's profile in minutes — a keepsake that lasts forever. Book your slot ahead of time.
Ages All agesGrab a brush and paint alongside your little one. Ohio City Art House brings a guided painting class to The Wandering Lantern — no experience needed, just show up and create something together.
Ages 3+Join us this month for 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
Ages 6-12Two yoga sessions, one cozy bookstore. Jena from Camp Sunshine leads Parent & Tot at 5 PM and Kids Yoga at 6 — movement, music, games, and stories.
Ages 1-10Charlotte the golden Cocker Spaniel is a trained detective — and she's coming to prove it. Kids hide the scent tins, she finds them every time. Author Kristine Sheppard will be here to read the book that started it all.
Ages All agesThe White Rabbit is hopping into The Wandering Lantern the day before Easter. Storytime at 11, then stick around for photos with the guest of honor from 12 to 2.
Ages All agesA night of creativity and invention! Design a robot, build an architectural structure, or create a piece of art — all out of cardboard. $12 per person for supplies.
Ages All agesCelebrate Children's Book Day with us! Select books priced at just 10 cents — only on Thursday, April 2nd.
Ages All agesThe book comes out March 10th — Nola arrives March 21st. Celebrate the brand-new release with author Matthew Swinehart and the real Nola, a certified therapy dog whose job is visiting hospital patients to bring them comfort and calm.
Ages All agesJoin us this month for 'Pollyanna' by Eleanor H. Porter — a timeless story of optimism and joy that parents and kids can enjoy together.
Ages 6-12Never miss a storytime, author visit, or special event. Our bi-monthly newsletter keeps you updated on upcoming events, what's next at The Wandering Lantern, and ways to be part of our community.
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