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Explore Play Learn
2024-05-16 10:30:00 2024-05-16 11:15:00 America/New_York Explore Play Learn Ages 0 to 5 years old with a caregiver Eastside Branch - Program Room

Thursday, May 16
10:30am - 11:15am

Add to Calendar 2024-05-16 10:30:00 2024-05-16 11:15:00 America/New_York Explore Play Learn Ages 0 to 5 years old with a caregiver Eastside Branch - Program Room

Eastside Branch

Program Room

Ages 0 to 5 years old with a caregiver

Get ready for stories, songs and lots of fun activities.

This is a drop in program for children ages 0 to 5 years old with a caregiver.

This program is part of a series. There are 8 sessions taking place on Thursdays: April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.

Early Learning Programs for young children at WPL are based on literacy research and include tips and information for parents and caregivers. Your active participation in these programs will maximize the experience for you and your child.

Programmer: Ikhlas

AGE GROUP: | Early Learning |

EVENT TYPE: | Explore Play Learn |

TAGS: | Early literacy and early learning |

Eastside Branch
Phone: 519-886-1310
Hours
Mon, Jun 09 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 10 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 11 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 12 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 13 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jun 14 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jun 15 Closed
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About the branch

Located at the RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex, the Eastside Branch boasts specialized creative spaces, quiet study areas, a nature education space and lots of natural light.

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