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Check It Out: Baby Bookworms Program at Newcastle Library

Justin Barber

07 Sep 2024

Event Details

Location: Newcastle Library

Ages: 0-3

Format: Drop-in

The Baby Bookworms program will take place every Tuesday from September 3 to November 26, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM. The sessions will include stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by a social playtime for participants.

Upcoming Dates

September 3, 2024
September 10, 2024
September 17, 2024
September 24, 2024
October 1, 2024
October 8, 2024
October 15, 2024
October 22, 2024
October 29, 2024
November 5, 2024
November 12, 2024
November 19, 2024
November 26, 2024

This program is designed to engage young children and their caregivers in early literacy activities.

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