Early Childhood Programs
Storytime and Crafts with Your Little Learner
Ready to get a head-start on your child’s learning? Join WAVE for AxoLittles and Tadpole Tots to give your kiddo a fun, interactive learning experience!
Tadpole Tots is suited for 2-3 year olds, while AxoLittles is great for 3-5 year olds.
AxoLittles
AxoLittles is the perfect educational playtime for 3 to 5 year olds! Each session will include lessons and story time crafted for kids starting their education journey. You’ll meet one of our animal ambassadors and make a craft related to the book, making it a memorable learning experiences for your kiddo!
Sessions run from 10-10:45 a.m.
Upcoming Sessions
"Baby Baluga" January Sessions
Learn about cold weather animals with us as we read Baby Beluga, meet a coral catshark, and make a beluga themed craft!
2026 Sessions: Jan. 13 & Jan. 17
"Secrets of the Seahorse" February Sessions
It may be cold outside, but in the book Secrets of the Seashore it’s warm! Join us at WAVE to meet tidepool animals, and make a tidepool themed craft!
2026 Sessions: Feb. 10 & Feb. 14
"Verdi" March Sessions
Slither on into WAVE this March as read the book Verdi, meet a snake, and make a snake themed craft.
2026 Sessions: Mar. 10 & Mar. 14
"Tacky the Penguins" April Sessions
Waddle your own way as we read Tacky the Penguin, meet an animal ambassador, and create our own stylish penguin craft!
2026 Sessions: Apr. 14 & Apr. 18
"Bee Dance" May Sessions
Did you hear the buzz? We’re reading Bee Dance! We will also meet an animal ambassador, and make a bee themed craft.
2026 Sessions: May 12 & May 16
"In the Pond" August Sessions
Hop on down to WAVE as we read In the Pond, meet an African bullfrog, and make a frog themed craft!
2026 Sessions: Aug. 11 & Aug. 15
"Over and Under the Waves" September Sessions
Make a splash at WAVE as we read Over and Under the Waves, meet a yellow stingray, and make a stingray themed craft!
2026 Sessions: Sept. 8 & Sept. 12
"Over and Under the Pond" October Sessions
Dive in to WAVE as we read Over and Under the Pond, meet an animal ambassador, and create a turtle-y awesome craft!
2026 Sessions: Oct. 13 & Oct. 17
"Lizard in the Park" November Sessions
Learn all about lizards with WAVE as we read Lizard from the Park, meet a lizard, and create a lizard themed craft!
2026 Sessions: Nov. 9 & Nov. 14
"Do Frogs Drink Hot Chocolate?" December Sessions
How do animals stay warm in the winter? Find out as we read Do Frogs Drink Hot Chocolate, meet an animal ambassador, and create a cozy craft!
2025 Sessions: Dec. 6, Dec. 16 & Dec. 20
2026 Sessions: Dec. 8 & Dec. 12
Read with Animal Friends!
Join our reading program for 2 to 3 year olds, Tadpole Tots! Each session will include storytime with books and lessons crafted for growing toddler minds. The fun doesn’t stop there – your child will meet an unforgettable animal ambassador who enhances the stories we tell. Children will also make a craft related to the book. Make room on the fridge for this adorable craft!
Sessions run from 10-10:30 a.m.
Upcoming Sessions
"Penguins Love Colors" January Session
Slide on into WAVE to read Penguins Love Colors with us! We will also meet an animal ambassador and create a colorful penguin craft!
2026 Sessions: Jan. 6
"See You Later" February Session
Trek on down to WAVE as we read See You Later, meet a reptile ambassador, and create some tiny turtle crafts!
2026 Sessions: Feb. 3
"5 Little Speckled Frogs" March Session
Hop into WAVE and join us in reading 5 Little Speckled Frogs, meet an African bullfrog, and create a frog themed craft!
2026 Sessions: Mar. 3
"Plenty of Penguins" April Session
There’s plenty of space for you here! Join us in reading Plenty of Penguins, meet an animal ambassador, and create a penguin themed craft!
2026 Sessions: Apr. 7
"Happy Snappy Crab" May Session
Scuttle on into WAVE and read Happy Snappy Crab with us, meet some tide pool animals, and create a crab themed craft!
2026 Sessions: May 5
"Sea, Sand, Me" August Session
Swim on over to WAVE and join us as we read Sea, Sand, Me, meet a yellow stingray, and create a beach themed craft!
2026 Sessions: Aug. 4
"Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn" September Session
Enjoy the changing seasons here at WAVE as we read Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn, meet a box turtle, and create a turtle themed craft!
2026 Sessions: Sept. 1
"Dragons Love Tacos" October Session
Come on into WAVE and join us in reading Dragons Love Tacos, meet a lizard, and create a dragon themed craft!
2026 Sessions: Oct. 6
"Snakes have No Legs!" November Session
Slither on in and join us at WAVE as we read Snakes Have No Legs!, meet a snake, and create a snake themed craft!
2026 Sessions: Nov. 3
"The Colors of Winter" December Sessions
Get out of the cold at WAVE and read The Colors of Winter, meet an animal ambassador, and create a cozy winter craft!
2025 Sessions: Dec. 3 & Dec. 17
2026 Sessions: Dec. 1