The historic Santa Ynez Library and the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum & Carriage House announced the fall season for Stories by the Stagecoach, a free monthly program for children ages 7 to 12 and their families. On Saturday, Sept. 17, at 2 p.m., visitors are invited to sit in the Parks-Janeway Carriage House to hear The Wildest Race Ever: The Story of the 1904 Olympic Marathon by Meghan McCarthy, along with more stories of sports in the early 1900s. Both the museum and the library are located at 3596 Sagunto St. in Santa Ynez.
The program aims at bringing history to life for young people, with readings from historical novels or books for children, discussions, and a craft or related activity. After the hour-long program, visitors are welcome to explore the museum and the library next door.
The Oct. 15 program will focus on California ranchos in the 1830s and ’40s, with Anita of Rancho Del Mar by Elaine F. O’Brien, and The Stories of Juana Briones, Alta California Pioneer by Glenda Richter. Nov. 19 will feature two classics by Laura Ingalls Wilder: Little House in the Big Woods, set in Wisconsin in 1867, and Farmer Boy, set in upstate New York, 1866.
The programs are free to the public. To make reservations call 688-7889 or email solvanglibrary@santabarbaraca.gov.
This article appears in Sep 15-22, 2016.
