Storytime

Join us for Story Time every Tuesday at 10:30 AM CDT. While the program is designed for elementary-age children, stories read by elders from the Lakota and Dakota communities will be captivating for children of all ages. Today our story is Pispíza waŋ Wayáwa Iyáye | Prairie Dog Goes to School, a bilingual story. Produced […]

Join us for Story Time every Tuesday at 10:30 AM CDT. While the program is designed for elementary-age children, stories read by elders from the Lakota and Dakota communities will be captivating for children of all ages. Today our story is Thathanka na Wata | The Buffalo and The Boat, a bilingual story by Kayo […]

Join us for Story Time every Tuesday at 10:30 AM CDT. While the program is designed for elementary-age children, stories read by elders from the Lakota and Dakota communities will be captivating for children of all ages. Today our story is Animals of Khéya Wíta (Turtle Island), a bilingual story written by Tara Perron, illustrated […]

Join us for Story Time every Tuesday at 10:30 AM CDT. While the program is designed for elementary-age children, stories read by elders from the Lakota and Dakota communities will be captivating for children of all ages. Today our story is Father Eagle and The Hunter, written and illustrated by Alfreda Beartack-Algeo, Published by 7th Generation […]

Join us for Story Time every Tuesday at 10:30 AM CDT. While the program is designed for elementary-age children, stories read by elders from the Lakota and Dakota communities will be captivating for children of all ages. Today our story is Josie Dances, written by Denise Lajimodiere, illustrated by Angela Erdrich and published by the […]

📚 Story Time with Uŋčí & Lalá🗓 June 3 | 10:30 AM CDT Join us for Story Time at 10:30 AM CDT! While designed for elementary-age children, stories read by elders from the Lakota and Dakota communities captivate kids of all ages. Take part in a hands-on cultural activity following the reading! ✨ Featured Reading:Fry […]

📖 STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁ🗓️ June 10, 2025 |10:30 AM📍 Museum Bookstore🎟️ Free Admission Perfect for all ages—especially elementary kids! No registration needed, just come ready for a fun and educational experience. Join us as we share How The Birds Got Their Songs, a beautiful traditional story by Travis Zimmerman, adapted by Marcus […]

📖 STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁ🗓️ June 17 | 🕥 10:30 AM | 📍 Museum Bookstore | 🎟️ Free Admission Join us for a special reading of The Land of the Great Turtles by Brad Wagnon, illustrated by Alex Stephenson! 🌿 In this Cherokee origin story, the Creator gifts the people a beautiful island […]

📖 Story Time with Uŋčí and Lalá🗓️ June 24 | 10:30 AM📍 Museum Bookstore – Aktá Lakota Museum Join us for a special reading of Wačhí Awášteyalaka he? (Do You Like to Dance?), a joyful children’s book from the Lakota Language Consortium. Beautifully illustrated by Oglala Lakota artist Marty Two Bulls, this story invites children […]

📖 Story Time with Uŋčí and Lalá🗓️ July 1 | 10:30 AM📍 Museum Bookstore – Aktá Lakota Museum Join us for a special reading of Please Don’t Step on Me written by Elly-Kree George, beautifully illustrated by Jesse Hummingbird. This delightful story teaches children that many bugs are helpful insects! Through the charming voice of […]

📖 Story Time with Uŋčí & Lalá 🗓️ Monday, July 8 | 10:30 AM 📍 Museum Bookstore – Aktá Lakota Museum Join us for a special reading of Grandma’s Tipi: A Present-Day Lakota Story by award-winning author and artist S. D. Nelson. This heartwarming picture book follows young Clara as she spends her first summer […]

📖 Storytime with Uŋčí & Lalá 🗓️ Tuesday, July 15 | 10:30 AM 📍 Museum Bookstore – Aktá Lakota Museum Join us for a special reading of Too Much — My Great Big Native Family by Laurel Goodluck, illustrated by Bridget George. Follow young Russell as he learns that while his big, lively Native family […]