Storybook Festival
May 22 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
The Storybook Festival is a new family-friendly event embracing the fun and magic of children’s storybooks. Children will enjoy a performance by nationally known story-performer Chris Fascione, a children’s costume parade, greetings with book characters and distanced activity areas. The outdoor festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 22nd at Bernie’s Book Bank in Lake Bluff. The event adheres to all COVID-19 safety requirements and is divided into two identical sessions. The first session takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The second session begins at 12:30 p.m. and concludes at 3 p.m. Attendees over the age of two are required to wear masks.
All proceeds from the event benefit 501(c)3 nonprofit, Bernie’s Book Bank. Bernie’s Book Bank increases book ownership among under-served children throughout Chicagoland by distributing free quality books.
Event Cost: $10 per person, children under the age of two are free. All children will receive a gift bag at the festival. Advance registration is required, please visit our website to purchase tickets: https://secure.givelively.org/event/bernies-book-bank/2021-bernie-s-book-bank-storybook-festival
Event Times: Saturday, May 22nd, 2021
•Session 1: 9:30 AM – 12 PM
•Session 2: 12:30 PM – 3 PM
Sessions are identical.
Age recommendation: The event is designed with children ages 3-8 in mind. However, children of all ages are welcome!
Contact Email: cholt@berniesbookbank.org
Website: https://www.berniesbookbank.org/events/fundraisers/storybook-festival/
