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Registration opens:
July 05th, 2025

Drag Queen Storytime

2025-07-19 10:30:00 2025-07-19 11:00:00 America/New_York Drag Queen Storytime For children and families. Drag entertainer Rowena Whey will showcase books promoting the messages of diversity and inclusion and acceptance. Registration required. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Saturday, July 19
10:30am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-07-19 10:30:00 2025-07-19 11:00:00 America/New_York Drag Queen Storytime For children and families. Drag entertainer Rowena Whey will showcase books promoting the messages of diversity and inclusion and acceptance. Registration required. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Calvin Park Branch

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

For children and families. Drag entertainer Rowena Whey will showcase books promoting the messages of diversity and inclusion and acceptance. Registration required.

Please register all those attending, including babies and adults. 

Caregivers of children under the age of 7 must remain in the program space; caregivers of children ages 7-9 must remain in the library during the program. Thank you.

AGE GROUP: | Early Years | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Entertainment |

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Calvin Park Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
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