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Mama Goose Storytime

We welcome babies and toddlers, with their parents or care givers to this story time. It lasts about 20 minutes and includes age-appropriate stories, songs, and fingerplays. We encourage parents and caregivers to participate in the activities.


**Please note that there will be NO storytimes during the month of August.
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BFI Family Storytime

With stories, songs and fingerplays suitable for children of all ages, this story time is perfect for the whole family.



**Please note that there will be NO story times during the month of August.
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Peter Rabbit Storytime

Preschool story time is for children ages 3 and above who are able to attend a program independent of a parent or care giver. This story time lasts about 30 minutes and includes age-appropriate stories, songs and fingerplays.

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