Brooklyn Stories & Art: Presented by Author-Illustrator Melanie Hope Greenberg
arts and crafts
Events for Youth and Family
kids
storytime
Join author-illustrator Melanie Hope Greenberg for an enchanting sea-themed adventure! Transform into a mermaid, Neptune, pirate, or any sea creature you can imagine. See how the images in her book relate to the research library's special collections, archives, and historical treasures as you explore fascinating photographs from past Coney Island Mermaid Parades.
Create and take home your own mermaid crown, Neptune crown, or pirate hat inspired by her book "Mermaids on Parade."
Melanie will also delight attendees with a special storytime reading. Copies of "Mermaids on Parade" will be available for purchase at the event, and Melanie will personally sign all purchased books.
![Mermaids On Parade [Book]](https://brooklynmadestore.com/cdn/shop/files/MermaidsOnParade.jpg?v=1698864713)
- Appropriate for children ages 5-10.
- Parents welcome and encouraged to participate.
ADMISSION DETAIL -
- RSVP Required.
- Your RSVP does not guarantee admission, so we encourage you to arrive early to secure your spot(s).
- Families can get seated 15 minutes prior to the event start time.
- The scheduled Author/Illustrator is subject to change.
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07/12/2025 01:00 pm
07/12/2025 02:30 pm
America/New_York
Brooklyn Stories & Art: Presented by Author-Illustrator Melanie Hope Greenberg
<p class="whitespace-normal">Join author-illustrator Melanie Hope Greenberg for an enchanting sea-themed adventure! Transform into a mermaid, Neptune, pirate, or any sea creature you can imagine. See how the images in her book relate to the research library's special collections, archives, and historical treasures as you explore fascinating photographs from past Coney Island Mermaid Parades.</p><p class="whitespace-normal">Create and take home your own mermaid crown, Neptune crown, or pirate hat inspired by her book "Mermaids on Parade."</p><p class="whitespace-normal">Melanie will also delight attendees with a special storytime reading. Copies of "Mermaids on Parade" will be available for purchase at the event, and Melanie will personally sign all purchased books.</p><p class="whitespace-normal"><img src="https://brooklynmadestore.com/cdn/shop/files/MermaidsOnParade.jpg?v=1698864713" alt="Mermaids On Parade [Book]" width="154" height="207"></p><ul><li>Appropriate for children ages 5-10.</li><li>Parents welcome and encouraged to participate.</li></ul><p><strong>ADMISSION DETAIL -</strong></p><ul><li>RSVP Required.</li><li>Your RSVP does not guarantee admission, so we…
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