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Storytime with the Author (Ages 3-5)
2025-04-14 10:30:00 2025-04-14 11:30:00 America/New_York Storytime with the Author (Ages 3-5) Ages 3-5. Join us to meet local author James F. Gaffney IV as he reads his book, "When Outside Just Say Hi". Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Monday, April 14
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-04-14 10:30:00 2025-04-14 11:30:00 America/New_York Storytime with the Author (Ages 3-5) Ages 3-5. Join us to meet local author James F. Gaffney IV as he reads his book, "When Outside Just Say Hi". Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Brick Branch

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 3-5. Join us to meet local author James F. Gaffney IV as he reads his book, "When Outside Just Say Hi".

To ensure we have the appropriate amount of space and supplies, please do not register more than one child per submission. Each child must be registered separately.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime & Early Learning | DIY/Craft |

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