Storytime for Healthy Hearts with Book Harvest & Blue Cross NC

Monday, August 25 | 3:30-5:00 PM

Blue Cross NC Raleigh Center 8511 Brier Creek Pkwy 107, Raleigh

Join Book Harvest and Blue Cross NC for an afternoon of stories focused on healthy living, activities, and family fun! This completely FREE event offers something special for every family member, helping children feel comfortable and excited about doctor visits.

What to Expect:

🩺 "Going to the Doctor" Bingo - Learn about common medical tools and procedures through this fun, interactive game that makes healthcare feel friendly and familiar

📚 Engaging Storytime - Enjoy "Splat the Cat Goes to the Doctor" and discover that checkups can be exciting rather than scary

🧩 "My Body Puzzles" Activity - Hands-on anatomy exploration where kids discover the amazing roles our internal organs play in keeping us healthy and strong (especially great for ages 3+)

📖 Free Books to Keep - Children can browse and choose their own books to add to their home library at no cost.

Perfect For:

• Families with children of all ages
• Children and parents preparing for upcoming doctor visits
• Families interested in health education and reading
• Community members looking for fun, educational activities

Driving Directions:

Take I-40 E toward Raleigh.

Take the I-540 E/NC-540/US-1 exit, EXIT 283, toward US-70/US-64 E/Raleigh North.

Merge onto I-540 E via the ramp on the left toward Raleigh North/US-64 E/US-70/I-540 E/US-1 N.

Take the Lumley Rd exit, EXIT 3.

Keep left to take the ramp toward RDU Airport.

Turn left onto Lumley Rd.

Turn right onto Brier Creek Pkwy.

8511 Brier Creek Pkwy, Ste. 107 Raleigh, NC 27617 is on the right. (Shares the building with Brixx Pizza. Sits across from the Regal Brier Creek movie theater.)

Look for the blue balloons!

Host or Publisher Book Harvest