Illustrator Jeffrey Ebbeler

Sat. May 18th @ 10:30am

Illustrator Jeffrey Ebbeler returns to blue manatee to share his newest picture book, "Tiger in My Soup." In this story, written by Kashmira Sheth, an adventurous boy defeats an unlikely foe in this story of imagination, reading, and tigers!
-Free event for all ages

Amazing Amy's Writing Club

Mon. May 20th @ 4pm

Join Amy Dean, a certified teacher and writing instructor, for a writing workshop with an emphasis on nurturing creativity, skill development - and fun!

This week, we will begin by writing a bedtime story or summer story inspired by the poems of Robert Louis Stevenson--in particular "Bed In Summer." Also, we will continue learning revising and editing skills as we polish some of our past stories to get ready for our Amazing Amy's Literary Magazine story collection to be published in May/June. 

Themes change weekly, so keep stopping by! 

All work will be posted on blue manatee's blog (with parental and author permission). 

-For little literati ages 8 and up
-$8 per child/session
-Please call to register, as space is limited

baby/toddler music with Miss Meghan

Thu. May 23rd @ 9:45 and 10:30

Perfect for kids under the age of four and a grown-up!

We'll move, sing songs, and mostly enjoy time together with Miss Meghan, a veteran music educator.

$8/child

Space is limited, please stop in or call 731.2665 to register.

Two class times are available- 9:45-10:15 and 10:30-11

bloom manatee at brazee

Sat. June 8th @ 2:00pm

Create a gorgeous flower in two mediums with Miss Kelli from blue manatee and Sandra Gross from Brazee Street Studios. Using the artist Hundertwasser as our inspiration, we'll make a collage flower to take home today and a glass flower to be fired and picked up later!

THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT BRAZEE STREET STUDIOS

-$18 per child, ages 6 and up
-Advanced registration is required, as space is limited. Please stop by or call blue manatee to register.

Swimmy Celebration

Sun. June 9th @ 2pm

blue manatee is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Leo Leonni's "Swimmy" with a special art project, fishy cookies, and a dramatic reading of the story.
-$8 per child, ages 3 and up
-pre-registration is required, as space is limited

Pajama Party story time

Fri. June 14th @ 7pm

Join us as we share sleepy stories and songs for anyone who's still awake!

-Free event for Oakley After Hours. blue manatee bookstore and decafe will be open until 9pm.

Perfectly Pastel

Wed. June 19th @ 1-3pm

Learn how to draw your favorite animal in a few simple steps with artist Robin Hartmann. Once you have developed your sketch, we will begin to layer pastels on top of black paper. The results will be outstanding!
-$18 per child (all materials and snack included)
-Ages 6 and up
-Please call (513)731-2665 or stop by blue manatee to register for this event

dramanatee with the Children's Theatre of Cincinnati

Wed. June 26th @ 3:00

Our friends from The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati will bring the picture book "Otis and the Puppy" to life in this acting workshop for ages 4-8.
-$8 per child
-pre-registration is required, as space is limited

The Pigeon wants a birthday party!

Fri. June 28th @ 2pm

Celebrate 10 years of Mo Willems' Pigeon books with games, crafts, snacks, stories, and silliness!
-$5 per child
-Ages 3-6
-Pre-registration is required, as space is limited.