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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
Combined Preschool Storytime
9:00am–9:45am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
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Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This Storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Aug
21
2025
Thu
On My Own Storytime
9:30am–10:00am
Kempsville Area Library
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Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Designed for newly independent preschoolers, this storytime features books, rhymes, and literacy-based activities that will help prepare your child to enter school ready to read. Ages 4-5 without caregiver in storytime room.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Aug
22
2025
Fri
Yoga Storytime
9:00am–9:30am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
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Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Get moving, get stretching, and ease your mind. This creative movement storytime will feature simple, child friendly yoga poses and engaging stories. Bring your own mat or towel, or use our carpet!
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Aug
23
2025
Sat
Sensory Storytime
9:45am–10:30am
Bayside Area Library
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Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Enjoy a small group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Aug
18
2025
Mon
StoryWalk®: Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones
10:00am–5:00pm
Bayside Area Library
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Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Lawn
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Details:
Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones by Susan Lendroth. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Aug
18
2025
Mon
StoryWalk®: What If...
10:00am–7:00pm
Kempsville Area Library
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Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Outside
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Books & Authors
Details:
Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring What If... by Samantha Berger. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors! While supplies last, take home a craft that goes along with the story.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Aug
19
2025
Tue
StoryWalk®: Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones
10:00am–5:00pm
Bayside Area Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Lawn
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Details:
Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones by Susan Lendroth. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Aug
19
2025
Tue
StoryWalk®: What If...
10:00am–7:00pm
Kempsville Area Library
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Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Outside
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Books & Authors
Details:
Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring What If... by Samantha Berger. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors! While supplies last, take home a craft that goes along with the story.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Aug
19
2025
Tue
Preschool Science
10:15am–11:00am
Bayside Area Library
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Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
STEAM
Details:
Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
Combined Preschool Storytime
10:00am–10:45am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
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Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This Storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
StoryWalk®: Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones
10:00am–5:00pm
Bayside Area Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Lawn
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Details:
Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones by Susan Lendroth. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
On My Own Storytime
10:45am–11:30am
Bayside Area Library
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Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Designed for newly independent preschoolers, this storytime features books, rhymes and literacy-based activities that will help prepare your child to enter school ready to read. Ages 4-5 without caregiver in storytime room.
Disclaimer(s)
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Aug
21
2025
Thu
StoryWalk®: Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones
10:00am–5:00pm
Bayside Area Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Lawn
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Details:
Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones by Susan Lendroth. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Aug
21
2025
Thu
StoryWalk®: What If...
10:00am–5:00pm
Kempsville Area Library
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Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Outside
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Books & Authors
Details:
Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring What If... by Samantha Berger. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors! While supplies last, take home a craft that goes along with the story.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Aug
21
2025
Thu
On My Own Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
Kempsville Area Library
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Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Designed for newly independent preschoolers, this storytime features books, rhymes, and literacy-based activities that will help prepare your child to enter school ready to read. Ages 4-5 without caregiver in storytime room.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Aug
22
2025
Fri
StoryWalk®: Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones
10:00am–5:00pm
Bayside Area Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Lawn
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Details:
Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones by Susan Lendroth. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Aug
22
2025
Fri
StoryWalk®: What If...
10:00am–5:00pm
Kempsville Area Library
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Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Outside
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Books & Authors
Details:
Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring What If... by Samantha Berger. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors! While supplies last, take home a craft that goes along with the story.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Aug
23
2025
Sat
Finger Gym
10:00am–11:00am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
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Library Branch:
TCC/City Joint-Use Library
Room:
Joint-Use Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3-7 with caregiver.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Aug
23
2025
Sat
StoryWalk®: What If...
10:00am–11:00am
Kempsville Area Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Outside
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Books & Authors
Details:
Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring What If... by Samantha Berger. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors! While supplies last, take home a craft that goes along with the story.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Aug
23
2025
Sat
StoryWalk®: Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones
10:00am–5:00pm
Bayside Area Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Lawn
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Details:
Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones by Susan Lendroth. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library!
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
Preschool Art
11:00am–12:00pm
Kempsville Area Library
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Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Outside
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Details:
Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. This month we'll be exploring making art with bubbles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Disclaimer(s)
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Aug
21
2025
Thu
My First Computer
11:00am–11:45am
Kempsville Area Library
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Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
STEAM
Details:
Join us for a fun-filled program where you and your preschooler will design your very own (paper) computer, and learn about how they work. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Disclaimer(s)
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Aug
21
2025
Thu
Preschool Science
11:00am–11:45am
Bayside Area Library
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Library Branch:
Bayside Area Library
Room:
Bayside Library Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
STEAM
Details:
Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years,
12-14 years,
14-18 years
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group
Aug
23
2025
Sat
Back to School Send-Off
11:00am–1:00pm
Kempsville Area Library
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Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Outside
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years,
12-14 years,
14-18 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Celebrate the end of summer at our Back to School Send-Off! Join us at our outdoor event featuring a Storywalk of What If, fun family activities, community resources, and VBPL's Bookmobile.
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years,
12-14 years,
14-18 years
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
This event is in the "12-14 years" group
This event is in the "14-18 years" group
Aug
23
2025
Sat
Kempsville Library Back to School Send-Off
11:00am–10:00pm
Bookmobile
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Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years,
12-14 years,
14-18 years
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Details:
The bookmobile will be celebrating the end of summer at Kempsville Area Library's Back to School Send-Off!
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
StoryWalk®: What If...
12:30pm–5:00pm
Kempsville Area Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Outside
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Books & Authors
Details:
Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring What If... by Samantha Berger. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors! While supplies last, take home a craft that goes along with the story.
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This event is in the "2-3 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
2-3 years,
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
This event is in the "2-3 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Aug
22
2025
Fri
Art a la Cart
12:00pm–4:30pm
Princess Anne Area Library
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Library Branch:
Princess Anne Area Library
Room:
Princess Anne Commons Area
Age Group:
2-3 years,
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEAM
Details:
Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Aug
23
2025
Sat
StoryWalk®: What If...
1:00pm–5:00pm
Kempsville Area Library
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Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Outside
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Books & Authors
Details:
Join us for a StoryWalk® featuring What If... by Samantha Berger. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore outdoors! While supplies last, take home a craft that goes along with the story.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
Aug
19
2025
Tue
Preschool Science
2:00pm–2:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library
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Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Storytime Room
Age Group:
3-5 years
Program Type:
STEAM
Details:
Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Aug
18
2025
Mon
Meet the Author of An Unlikely Astronaut!
3:30pm–4:15pm
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
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Library Branch:
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
Room:
Central Libris Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
STEAM,
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Have you ever met an astronaut? Join us for an interactive storytime and book signing with Susan Kilrain, author of An Unlikely Astronaut!
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
Aug
19
2025
Tue
Back to School Pretend Play
3:30pm–4:30pm
Kempsville Area Library
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Library Branch:
Kempsville Area Library
Room:
Kempsville Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Are you getting ready to start preschool or kindergarten? Join us for this school pretend play where you can practice your name, sitting on the rug, scissors and more. Ages 3-7. Registration required.
Disclaimer(s)
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
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This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Aug
21
2025
Thu
Cleared for Takeoff: Storytime with Skipper
3:00pm–3:45pm
Oceanfront Area Library
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Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Area Library Meeting Room
Age Group:
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Jobs & Careers
Details:
The NAS Oceana Air Show is getting ready for takeoff, and so is storytime! Join NAS Oceana’s Commanding Officer, Capt. Josh Appezzato (also known as “Noodle”), for a fun, flight-themed storytime.
Disclaimer(s)
Group Registration Groups of 5 or greater must call the library offering the program to register.
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This event is in the "2-3 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
2-3 years,
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
This event is in the "2-3 years" group
This event is in the "3-5 years" group
This event is in the "5-7 years" group
This event is in the "8-11 years" group
Aug
22
2025
Fri
Crafty Book Fridays: Love Monster by Rachel Bright
3:30pm–4:15pm
Oceanfront Area Library
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Library Branch:
Oceanfront Area Library
Room:
Oceanfront Children's Area
Age Group:
2-3 years,
3-5 years,
5-7 years,
8-11 years
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes & Early Learning
Details:
Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.
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