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Play Together Workshop

Ages 1 - 3 years with a caregiver
2026-05-08 10:00:00 2026-05-08 11:00:00 America/Chicago Play Together Workshop Play is the work of childhood! Visit the library to play and learn together with your child and connect with other families and local child development experts. Register for any or all sessions. Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Friday, May 08
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2026-05-08 10:00:00 2026-05-08 11:00:00 America/Chicago Play Together Workshop Play is the work of childhood! Visit the library to play and learn together with your child and connect with other families and local child development experts. Register for any or all sessions. Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Main Library

Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Play is the work of childhood! Visit the library to play and learn together with your child and connect with other families and local child development experts. Register for any or all sessions.

Play is the work of childhood! Visit the library to play and learn together with your child and connect with other families and local child development experts. Register for any or all sessions. Siblings welcome.

Gail Borden is proud to be a Family Place Library. 

AGE GROUP: | Preschool | Baby & Toddler |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

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