Library Hosts Cozy Story Time With Muffins In A Jar

Families gathered at the Vermilion Public Library on January 21 for a winter storytime event that combined books, baking, and hands-on fun as part of the library’s seasonal programming.

The event drew a great turnout, with moms, children, and grandmothers filling the space and settling in for a cozy morning together. Laughter and quiet chatter echoed through the library as participants gathered for storytime before moving on to the creative activity.

Amanda led the storytime portion, sharing three engaging stories with the group. One of the highlights was If You Give a Moose a Muffin, which quickly captured the attention of the young listeners. The familiar tale sparked smiles and kept children engaged from beginning to end.

Following storytime, it was time to switch gears from listening to doing. With guidance from Vanessa, participants created their own muffins in a jar, carefully measuring and layering the dry ingredients according to the provided recipe. The younger participants especially enjoyed the measuring process, taking their time scooping and pouring ingredients into the jars while chatting about what would come next.

Conversations quickly turned to adding the wet ingredients at home, mixing everything, and baking the muffins. When one young gentleman was asked what he liked most about the muffins, his response was simple and enthusiastic: “Everything.”

The event offered a warm and welcoming way for families to spend time together, while highlighting the Vermilion Public Library’s continued efforts to provide engaging, interactive programming for the community throughout the winter months.