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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Educational,
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Kids! Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize. For youth ages 3 and up.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
This week we'll be learning all about the diverse countries that make up Europe! From France and England to Greece and Sweden, you'll look for amazing pictures and learn fascinating facts!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
This week we're taking a trip to Bikini Bottom! Spongebob, Patrick, Sandy, and all your friends are hiding throughout the library! Find them all and you'll win an absolutely pelagic prize! Best for ages 6
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Come to the Central Library to find all the different truck pictures in the Youth area to get a prize!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
10
2024
Mon
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational,
Play & Learn,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Pick up a themed take-and-make activity bag at South Side Library!
While Supplies Last
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
All Day 6/10 - 6/15
Central Library Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Stop in the Central Library for a drop-in craft every week this summer. This week we will make bird kites. Take home your kite and watch your bird fly!
Disclaimer(s)
Central Parking
Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Come celebrate Juneteenth at the Central Library! Find all the pictures in the Youth area to get a prize!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
10
2024
Mon
10:00am - 7:00pm
North Side Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Get creative at North Side! Drop-in to the library on Mondays during June and July to enjoy a variety of arts and crafts supplies.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
12
2024
Wed
10:00am - 10:30am
East Side Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Library Lawn
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us on the lawn for stories, songs and early literacy activities! Bring your own chair or blanket for seating and your energy for fun! This event is geared for ages 3-6 but older and younger siblings are welcome.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
12
2024
Wed
10:30am - 11:30am
South Side Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Library Lawn
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Come to the South Side Library lawn and see how fast you can complete our outdoor obstacle course! Get ready to crawl, run, and maybe even get a little wet!
Best for ages 6 and up.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Inclement Weather
This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
14
2024
Fri
10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Kids and Families! Explore the world of bugs with a Polk County Conservation naturalist! We will even take a look at some live insects!
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Central Parking
Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
14
2024
Fri
10:00am - 11:00am
East Side Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Library Lawn
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Educational,
Storytimes
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
14
2024
Fri
10:00am - 4:00pm
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Beat the boredom during the summer by visiting the library and using your imagination to create amazing things with our LEGOs.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
14
2024
Fri
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Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join Ms. Alicia at the Heritage Carousel for a special storytime for the whole family!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Inclement Weather
This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
15
2024
Sat
10:00am - 4:00pm
East Side Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Stop in the library to do some fun arts and crafts with our Art Cart! While supplies last. Adult supervision is required.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
12
2024
Wed
11:30am - 12:30pm
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Learn about butterflies and plants with Environmental Educator Joel Van Roekel, from the Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department. Participants will get to plant their own butterfly garden to take home!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
15
2024
Sat
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Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Author Visits,
Educational,
Take & Make
Event Details:
1:00-2:00 Meet author, Glo Rose
Disclaimer(s)
Outdoor Program
This program is hosted outdoors.
In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
11
2024
Tue
1:00pm - 1:45pm
South Side Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Library Lawn
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Kids and caregivers! Come to the South Side Library's parking lot to see and touch a garbage and recycling truck!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Inclement Weather
This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
11
2024
Tue
1:30pm - 2:30pm
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Educational
Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Event Details:
Get started on the ukulele and quickly learn to play familiar tunes while having fun! Play your own ukulele or borrow one of North Side's soprano ukuleles for the class.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
12
2024
Wed
1:30pm - 2:30pm
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Educational
Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Event Details:
Get started on the ukulele and quickly learn to play familiar tunes while having fun! Play your own ukulele or borrow one of North Side's soprano ukuleles for the class.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
13
2024
Thu
1:30pm - 2:30pm
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Educational
Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Event Details:
Get started on the ukulele and quickly learn to play familiar tunes while having fun! Play your own ukulele or borrow one of North Side's soprano ukuleles for the class.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
14
2024
Fri
2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Come to East Side Library to learn about our city zoo and conservation from a Blank Park Zoo educator. You might also get to meet an ambassador animal from the zoo!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
11
2024
Tue
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Learn all about different types of trees, and the wildlife that use trees as a habitat with a Polk County Naturalist. Come learn and see up close just how unique trees are!
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
12
2024
Wed
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Join us for a colorful celebration featuring crafts, activities, and games. Special guest Esteban the Crayon from The Day the Crayons Quit will be here giving out high fives and posing for photos.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
13
2024
Thu
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
Blast off to your next LEGO challenge. Bring the family and your sense of fun creating epic spaceships, kooky aliens, and cool vehicles! But beware, you never know when disaster may strike! Registration is required. Age 3 and up.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
10
2024
Mon
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining:
14
Event Details:
Do you like to try new things, think on your feet, play games, work in teams, create and perform skits, and make new friends? Join us Mondays in June from 4–5 p.m.
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
11
2024
Tue
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Join us at Central Library for Game On! Tweens and Teens (10-18) are welcome to enjoy snacks and play games with friends! We'll alternate between board games, card games, and games on the Nintendo Switch.
Disclaimer(s)
Central Parking
Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
13
2024
Thu
4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Side Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Library Lawn
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Celebrate Summer Reading at South Side Library! Enjoy a train ride with our friends from Choo Choo Rides 4 U and be amazed at the balloon art stylings of Professor Von Air!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Inclement Weather
This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
13
2024
Thu
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Discuss the fears and myths about these scaly critters people love to hate. Find out how reptiles smell, see, and move. A live animal will be used if available. Supports Iowa Life Science Standards.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
14
2024
Fri
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
The ARL TheraPets are coming to Forest! Come meet the pets and pick your favorite book to read to an animal.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
13
2024
Thu
5:30pm - 6:30pm
East Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Educational,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
The East Side Library welcomes dancers from Yaro Dance Company, dancers will be here to show off their shoes and costumes and talk about their love of dance!
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
10
2024
Mon
6:30pm - 7:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us for our evening Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m.! Kids and caregivers can join us for fun songs, stories and crafts. You can even wear your jammies! All Ages Welcome!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
13
2024
Thu
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Get your coziest pajamas ready and bring your favorite stuffie to Pajama StoryTime! We will read books about bedtime, sing songs, dance our sillies out, drink hot chocolate, and make a nightlight.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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