Storytime & Craft in Honor of Veterans Day

What to Expect: Join us at Bowne House for a Storytime honoring Veterans Day! Bowne House educators will read stories about the legacy and meaning of Veterans Day. Attendees will also enjoy a surprise craft project and refreshments. The program is appropriate for ages 5 and up.

Please Note: All children MUST be accompanied by an adult throughout the duration of the program.

Ticket Price: We accept a donation in any amount. Tickets are only required for each child in attendance. Adult chaperones attend for free. Donations can be made in-person or via Eventbrite. (Eventbrite link is forthcoming)

• Date: Saturday, November 21st, 2026

• Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

• Location: 37-01 Bowne Street, Flushing, NY 1135

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READ ALOUD BOOK LIST:

• The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans

  by Barbara E. Walsh (Author), Layne Johnson (Illustrator)

  “When American soldiers entered World War I, Moina Belle Michael, a schoolteacher from Georgia, knew she had to act. Some of the soldiers were her students and friends. Almost single-handedly, Moina worked to establish the red poppy as the symbol to honor and remember soldiers. And she devoted the rest of her life to making sure the symbol would last forever. Thanks to her hard work, that symbol remains strong today. Author Barbara Elizabeth Walsh and artist Layne Johnson worked with experts, primary documents, and Moina's great-nieces to better understand Moina's determination to honor the war veterans.”

• Veterans: Heroes in Our Neighborhood

  by Valerie Pfundstein (Author), Aaron Anderson (Illustrator)

  “Veterans: Heroes in Our Neighborhood is an engaging rhyming picture book for readers of all ages that fosters mindfulness of and appreciation for the brave service men and women who are also our family, friends, and neighbors. These are the men and women who bravely served our great country and now humbly serve in our communities.”