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Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-5 years old

Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs and rhymes. Ages 3-5 years old

Caregivers must remain in the building, but do not need to attend class.  This is the first, “on my own” library Storytime for children.

Registration is required, please register each child individually. 

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

AGE GROUP: | Preschool |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytimes |

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Rakow Branch
Phone: 847-531-7271
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