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Check It Out: Baby Bookworms Program at Newcastle Library

Justin Barber

Sep 14, 2024

Baby Bookworms Program at Newcastle Library

The Clarington Public Library is hosting the Baby Bookworms program at the Newcastle Library. This program is designed for children aged 0-3 and will run every Tuesday from September 3 to November 26, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM.

Participants can expect a variety of activities including:

Stories
Songs
Rhymes
Social playtime following the activities

This is a drop-in event, allowing families to join each week without prior registration.

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

For more information, visit the Clarington Public Library's website.

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