FREE Coop Kids Storytime CANCELED

THE COOP IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED. IN LIGHT OF THE CONCERNS OF THE SPREAD OF COVID-19, WE AT THE COOP HAVE DONE EVERYTHING WE CAN TO LIMIT THE THREAT OF EXPOSURE. EVEN WITH THESE MEASURES, BASED ON THE VOICED CONCERNS BY EMPLOYEES, THE INCREASED CLOSINGS IN HARVARD AND KENDALL SQUARE AND THE LATEST PRONOUNCEMENTS FROM THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, WE HAVE MADE THE DECISION TO CLOSE ALL FIVE OF OUR COOP LOCATIONS ON MARCH 16TH WITH A PLANNED RE-OPENING TBD. THIS ACTION IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF OUR EMPLOYEES, MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.   ------------------------- INSIDE THIS MECCA OF ACADEMIA, PARENTS WILL FIND A HIDDEN FAMILY-FRIENDLY GEM JUST FOR KIDS! THE COOP FOR KIDS' FEATURES AN AWARD WINNING WORLD OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS, COLLECTIONS AND FREE ACTIVITIES GEARED TO OUR MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY. COME MEET OUR COOP KIDS' STAFF MEMBERS ... THEY WILL ALWAYS KNOW JUST THE RIGHT BOOK, JUST THE RIGHT STORY, AND JUST THE RIGHT WAY TO MAKE YOUR COOP KID SMILE! IN ADDITION TO BOOKS, YOU'LL FIND A TABLE AND BENCHES, WITH CRAYONS AND SCRAP PAPER ON HAND - A TERRIFIC ACTIVITY FOR BUDDING YOUNG ARTISTS. (_PLUS, IT IS ONE OF THE FEW PLACES IN CAMBRIDGE THAT HAS A DEDICATED PUBLIC BATHROOM SPECIFICALLY FOR FAMILIES. ASK FOR A KEY TO ENTER. THERE ARE CHANGING TABLES IN BOTH THE LADIES' AND MEN'S ROOMS._) WEEKLY STORY & CRAFT HOURS: * THE COOP FOR KIDS HAS TWO STORY TIMES DURING THE WEEK. EVERY TUESDAY AT 11 AM, PRESCHOOLERS ARE INVITED TO HEAR A SELECTION OF ENGAGING STORIES. CAREGIVERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING THEIR BABIES ALONG TO JOIN IN THE FUN; IT'S A GREAT SPOT TO MEET OTHER CAREGIVERS AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS. * EVERY SATURDAY AT 11 AM, CHILDREN UNDER 8 CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE STORY AND CRAFT HOUR.  * SNACKS* ARE OFFERED AT BOTH STORY TIMES. STORY HOURS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (617) 499-2000. (*EMAIL US IF YOU HAVE ALLERGEN CONCERNS) UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, COOP FOR KIDS EVENTS ARE HELD IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE HARVARD SQUARE BOOK BUILDING AT 1400 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, AND ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. And, be sure to watch for notice of SPECIAL Events for Kids .... From a Spooky Halloween Carnival to our Annual Poetry Contest to A Spring Family Fun Day & Petting Zoo, we will always surprise you with extra-special fun each season. Inquiries: customerservice@thecoop.com