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Check It Out: Tales for Toddlers at Newcastle Library

Justin Barber

Sep 16, 2024

Event Details

Location: Newcastle Library

Schedule: Thursdays, September 5 to November 28 (excluding October 17)

Time: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Age Group: 1.5 to 3 years

Type: Drop-in

The event includes stories, songs, and rhymes that utilize skills from the Every Child Ready to Read© program, which aims to support early literacy development for young children.

Upcoming Dates

September 5, 2024
September 12, 2024
September 19, 2024
September 26, 2024
October 3, 2024
October 10, 2024
October 24, 2024
October 31, 2024
November 7, 2024
November 14, 2024
November 21, 2024
November 28, 2024

Additional Information

This program is designed to engage toddlers in literacy activities that promote language skills and a love for reading.

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