MUNCIE, Ind. — Every Saturday morning at 11, families gather at Betty’s Cabin in Minnetrista Museum and Gardens to participate in the weekly tradition that sparks imagination and provides a love for reading to the next generation. This weekly tradition is known as Storytime Saturdays, and it provides a fun space for children around the Muncie community.
“We like the idea of having a set time every Saturday for your kids to sit in for a free story time,” Max Fettchenhauer, the daily experience manager at Minnetrista Museum and Gardens, said. “And that's the best part about working here; is kids coming in for free and having the time of their life here.”
Not only does Storytime Saturdays provide an opportunity for kids to listen to a story, but it also provides a space to interact with the story.
“Last storytime, we did the Snowy Day,” Fettchenhauer said. “My favorite part about that story is we ended it with a giant snowball fight, and of course, we always end it with the kids throwing the snowballs at the storyteller.”
As an attempt to boost community engagement and provide families with an opportunity to participate in fun activities for free, seeing Muncie locals participate in Storytime Saturdays means the world to Fettchenhauer.
“That’s one of the things that I like about working here,” he said.
“And I think I share this about other people that work here; it's very fulfilling work to be able to provide something for the community here.”
Minnetrista Museum and Gardens will hold a family adventure day at the park on March 26.
Contact Wyatt Maher with any comments wyatt.maher@bsu.edu.
