Escape the summer heat and enjoy the monthly Wednesday visit from Baltimore Read Aloud at MCHC, a hands-on activity, refreshments, and face painting by Charming Faces Face Painting. Guest author Jamila Romero of Lofty Stories reads A to Z Children Affirmations, A to Z Black Girl Affirmations, and A to Z Black Boy Affirmations. Learn the alphabet, extend vocabulary through affirming adjectives, and promote dialogue and self-reflection through interactive questions in Lofty Stories’ A to Z Affirmations series.

Enjoy a special discount on select books in our Museum Store. This program is suitable for families and children 3–6 years of age. This program is free to register and attend.