South Bend Times

Library hosts Explore-a-Story

The St. Joe County Public Library will host Explore-A-Story, a day-long event for children that brings stories to life. Fischoff’s award-winning ensemble, WindSync, will perform at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. as they read the book, Interstellar Cinderella. The program will be held at Main Library from 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Parents and caregivers can spend the day at the Main Library exploring space-themed activities, interactive storytimes and musical performances as they expose their young children to the magic of storybooks, learning and curiosity. 

The schedule is as follows:

9:15 a.m.	Storytime with Miss Sandy	Story House
10:00 a.m.	WindSync performance	Auditorium
10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.	Hands-on STEM activities	Ballroom
11:00 a.m.	Meet the WindSync musicians	Ballroom
1:00 p.m.	WindSync performance	Auditorium
2:00 p.m.	Meet the WindSync musicians	Ballroom

Between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, children and parents can participate in the following activities:

• Visit the smART Box exhibit to view the history of space exploration and engage in STEM challenges.
• Discover a planet! Participate in a scavenger hunt in Youth Services and win a space sticker!
• Engage in interactive programs with the Notre Dame Aviation Association, Marian High School Robotics, and the Notre Dame Rocket Team in the Ballroom.

Committed to music education, Fischoff partners with its distinguished Competition alumni to deliver free, innovative music programs to Michiana’s children and youth. Fischoff distinguishes itself from all other music competitions by remaining true to its core mission to encourage and educate young musicians in the discipline and expression of chamber music. 

WindSync has established itself as a vibrant chamber ensemble performing wind quintet masterworks, adapting beloved music to their instrumentation, and championing new works by today’s composers. The quintet creates an intimate connection between themselves and their audience by often performing from memory, and is staunchly dedicated to pushing the boundaries of wind quintet performance with a youthful, pop-rock sensibility.

The Explore-a-Story program is free and open to the public. A limited number of books, including Interstellar Cinderella and other space-themed books will be given away after each performance. 

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