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Family Storytime

2023-04-22 10:30:00 2023-04-22 11:00:00 America/New_York Family Storytime For children of all ages. The whole family is encouraged to participate actively in stories, songs and movement activities to maximize your child’s pre-reading skills for life. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Saturday, April 22
10:30am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2023-04-22 10:30:00 2023-04-22 11:00:00 America/New_York Family Storytime For children of all ages. The whole family is encouraged to participate actively in stories, songs and movement activities to maximize your child’s pre-reading skills for life. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Calvin Park Branch

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

For children of all ages. The whole family is encouraged to participate actively in stories, songs and movement activities to maximize your child’s pre-reading skills for life.

Recommended for ages 6 and under.

This is a drop in program. Admission will be on a first come, first served basis.

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: | Early Literacy and School Readiness |

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Calvin Park Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
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