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Sing and Sign with Cristen Gallin
2025-07-08 10:30:00 2025-07-08 11:30:00 America/New_York Sing and Sign with Cristen Gallin For ages 1 - 5 with a caregiver. Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Tuesday, July 08
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-07-08 10:30:00 2025-07-08 11:30:00 America/New_York Sing and Sign with Cristen Gallin For ages 1 - 5 with a caregiver. Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Lacey Branch

Lacey Meeting Room

For ages 1 - 5 with a caregiver.

We will be learning basic signs in a relaxed and fun environment. The signs will be introduced through songs, dance and movement, as well as books. The signs taught are related to babies and young children's daily activities and interests. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Lacey Library

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime & Early Learning | General |

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Lacey Branch
Phone: (609) 693-8566
Hours
Mon, Jul 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 Closed
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