Storyteller Ms. Maria engages with children attending OCLAC’s last summer storytime event. Photo by Will Sadler
Ms. Maria uses puppets to entertain and teach children during her Cool School story time at the Olney Library. Photo by Will Sadler
Ms. Maria had the children attending her storytime at the OCLAC hanging on every word during one of her Cool Time adventures. Photo by Will Sadler
This summer OCLAC has been packed with eager children who enjoyed magic, storytellers and exotic animals as part of the many exciting summer programs this summer. Here Ms. Maria entertains children with a fun and lively story. Photo by Will Sadler

OCLAC Hosts Storytime with Ms Maria

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 11:00pm
By: 
Will Sadler Advertising@olneyenterprise.com

The Olney Community Library & Art Center [OCLAC] hosted their final summer visitor event with Ms. Maria and her story time adventure, Cool School.

Ms. Maria said her goal is to educate or “Edutain,” she puts it, with puppets, stories, books and lots of interaction with the children who attend her story time. Ms. Maria is based out of the mid-cities and is a retired schoolteacher of 29 years.

For more information on OCLAC happenings please visit their Facebook page.

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