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Stomp, Clap, and Read!
2020-09-18 10:00:00 2020-09-18 10:30:00 America/Chicago Stomp, Clap, and Read! This energetic program is all about movement! Sing and dance to kid-friendly music hits and listen to storytime favorites. Best for ages 2-6. Virtual -

Friday, September 18
10:00am - 10:30am

Add to Calendar 2020-09-18 10:00:00 2020-09-18 10:30:00 America/Chicago Stomp, Clap, and Read! This energetic program is all about movement! Sing and dance to kid-friendly music hits and listen to storytime favorites. Best for ages 2-6. Virtual -

This energetic program is all about movement! Sing and dance to kid-friendly music hits and listen to storytime favorites. Best for ages 2-6.

This event will be held live simultaneously using the online meeting platform Zoom, and also be streamed on Facebook. You can choose which platform to use. If you use Zoom, your child will not be shown on screen. 


To participate using Zoom, please register. Once you have registered, please check your email one hour before the program for a link. 

To participate using Facebook Live, please visit https://bit.ly/gbplFBLV at the time of the program.

AGE GROUP: | Preschool | Family | Baby & Toddler |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytimes | Activity |

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Phone: 847-742-2411
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