Have you been to a Storytime on the Steps at M. Judson Booksellers in Downtown Greenville? This fun event takes on front steps M. Judson Booksellers, and you can catch it each Wednesday and Saturday. Your toddlers and preschoolers will LOVE it!
M. Judson Storytime on the Steps
My mom and I took our preschooler to M. Judson’s Story Time. Believe it or not, I had not been. I’ve been to the bookstore many times. In fact, it’s one of our favorite places to relax. The atmosphere is appealing with its high ceilings and homey décor. Free Wifi accompanied by coffee and a small snack from the quaint café, Camilla Kitchen, is also a plus. You’ll want to check out the children’s nook in the back of the store. Our kids love to chill by themselves while we stroll through the adult titles.
Although the event does not begin until 10:30 am, we arrived downtown around 9:30 am. The TD Saturday Market on Main Street every Saturday morning starting in May, so parking can be tricky. Personally, I am partial to the garages. There are several located within close proximity to the bookstore, although walking is part of the charm of a cool morning on Main.
There is a garage directly behind the Poinsett Hotel (beside M. Judson). Most of the parking garages have free weekend parking but (even though the cost is minimal) this is not one of them. The garages that offer free parking have a sign at the entrance – if there is no sign, only the first hour is free.
Okay, on to the Storytime
As the group gathered for Storytime, the first thing I noticed was the age range of the children. This is one thing you want to keep in mind when planning your visit. It is definitely geared to a preschool audience. The majority, and by majority I mean all, of the crowd was under 5 years old.
I encourage you to check the M. Judson Booksellers & Storytellers website for a list of really cool activities for older children. They have plenty!
A employee of the store set up on the front steps to begin reading promptly at 10:30 am and wrapped up after three books. I imagine I’m not the only parent who appreciated their respect of time. The storyteller was sensitive to the attention span of all the little wiggle worms.
Storytime on the Steps was a nice addition to our Wednesday or Saturday morning in town. The best part is, it’s thirty minutes that someone else is reading to your child!
After story time a sweet treat is often provided for all the little ones, the perfect end to our visit!
Have you taken your kids to story time on the steps at M. Judson yet?
