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Unearth the Story: Mud, Mysteries & Hidden Clues

A Family Literacy Adventure
2026-08-20 18:30:00 2026-08-20 19:30:00 America/New_York Unearth the Story: Mud, Mysteries & Hidden Clues A 60-minute interactive family literacy adventure blending storytelling, science exploration, audience participation, and creative discovery.   McDonough Public Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, August 20
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-20 18:30:00 2026-08-20 19:30:00 America/New_York Unearth the Story: Mud, Mysteries & Hidden Clues A 60-minute interactive family literacy adventure blending storytelling, science exploration, audience participation, and creative discovery.   McDonough Public Library - Meeting Room

A 60-minute interactive family literacy adventure blending storytelling, science exploration, audience participation, and creative discovery.  

Get ready for an exciting adventure where stories, science, mystery, and imagination come together!

Families will enjoy:

-A live interactive reader’s theater experience
-Mystery clues, fossils, footprints, and hidden objects
-Fun vocabulary and storytelling activities
-Hands-on exploration and audience participation
-Creative family learning designed to spark curiosity and imagination


Led by Dr. Daneell Moore, Daniel, and Alonna of What’s Stirring Family Foundation, this interactive experience encourages children and families to discover, imagine, and learn together through storytelling and exploration.

Designed especially for elementary-aged children and families, but all ages are welcome.

Come ready to dig, discover, and unearth a story!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Education | Community |

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McDonough Public Library
mendy.makowski@henrylibraries.org
Phone: 678-432-5353, ext. 6
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Mendy Makowski
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Unearth the Story: Mud, Mysteries & Hidden Clues - A Family Literacy Adventure
Thu, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
A 60-minute interactive family literacy adventure blending storytelling, science exploration, audience participation, and creative discovery.  
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