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Bounce & Rhyme Storytime

Ages 1-3 years old
2024-05-08 10:00:00 2024-05-08 10:30:00 America/Chicago Bounce & Rhyme Storytime Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver. Rakow Branch - Rakow - Living Room

Wednesday, May 08
10:00am - 10:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-05-08 10:00:00 2024-05-08 10:30:00 America/Chicago Bounce & Rhyme Storytime Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver. Rakow Branch - Rakow - Living Room

Rakow Branch

Rakow - Living Room

Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.

Attendance is limited, please register each child individually. 

We understand that your child might be having a bad day, it is OK to step outside the room for a break.  Feel free to come back.

 If you'd like to see a list of books we may read during this program, please click here.

AGE GROUP: | Baby & Toddler |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytimes |

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Rakow Branch
Phone: 847-531-7271
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