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The County Library offers free year-round events to serve the informational, educational, and recreational interests of our customers. Featured below are upcoming family friendly events. More children and family friendly events can be found in the main Calendar.
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Mon, Mar 10, | 1-2-3, Play With Me
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Mon, Mar 10, | 1-2-3, Play With MeParents/caregivers come spend one-on-one time with your children up to age 3-1/2 years. You will play together, do an art activity together, and meet other parents and children in an educational, creative and safe environment. Community resource professionals will be on hand |
Tue, Mar 11, | Play and Learn WorkshopOur workshops bring together toddlers and their parents/caregivers in a fun and informal setting with community resource specialists. Children are allowed to play with educational toys and a specialist will be on hand to discuss toddler related topics and answer questions. Please register at the Children's Information Desk. |
Tue, Mar 11, | Parent-Child Workshop
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Wed, Mar 12, | Family Place Parent/Child Workshop
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Wed, Mar 12, | Kids Music N' Motion
Enhance childhood literacy through singing, listening, rhythm,creative movement, and dancing. A developmentally appropriate and enjoyable music program that will enhance your child's awareness of music and early literacy. For babies and toddlers: 12 months - 3 years old Sponsored by the Library Foundation and the Friends of theRosemead Library |
Wed, Mar 12, | Toddler StorytimeJoin us every Wednesday at either the 10:30 AM or 11:15 AM storytime for stories, rhymes, songs and play! Don't miss the start of the new storytime session on March 12 -- we will have a special guest storyteller at each storytime, Georgia Frawley, who will tell stories in sign language. Children and their families are sure to have fun and learn during this special time. The toddler storytime program is recommended for children ages 15 months to 3 years and their parents and caregivers. |
Wed, Mar 12, | Family Place Parent Child WorkshopJoin us for a morning of fun and learning with your babies and toddlers. Talk to experts on early childhood literacy, development, and health while encouraging your child to learn through play and art. Ages 0-3 years. Pre-register at the Customer Service desk. Acompáñenos para una mañana de diversion y aprendizaje con sus bebés y niños pequeños. Hable con expertos en el desarrollo del aprendizaje temprano y salud. Anime a su niño a aprender mediante el juego y el arte. De 0-3 años. Registrese en el mostrador de informacion. This is a Family Place Program. |
Thu, Mar 13, | 1,2,3, Play with MeThis program is for children ages 12 months to 42 months with their parents or caregivers. This is a free 5 week session at the library where the child and parent can play together while meeting resource experts from the local community to help them in the rewarding but challenging task of parenting a child. Pre-registration required; please visit the Information Desk to sign up. |
Thu, Mar 13, | Parent/Child WorkshopCome to the library to meet and chat with other parents and a variety of resource professionals who will answer your questions about child development, from a nutrition to literacy. Registration Required. Sign up at the La Canada Flintridge Library Reference Desk. |
Thu, Mar 13, | 1-2-3, Play With MeAs a parent, you are the first and most important teacher your child will ever have. Attend this free 5-week workshop to learn, play and bond with your child. Meet other parents, and find out about resources and agencies in the area that can be of help to you and your family. Registration is required and begins in the library on Saturday, February 22, 2014. For parents and their children ages 1-3. |
Fri, Mar 14, | Parent/Child WorkshopsParents and caregivers, join us for our Parent/Child Workshops. This is a five-week series of workshops for parents and their children ages 0-3. Workshops feature age-appropriate toys, books and activities. Each week a community resource specialist will be available to answer questions in their field of expertise. This is also a great opportunity to bond with your child and meet other parents |
Fri, Mar 14, | Family Place Parent-Child WorkshopA special time for parents and their young children to play and learn. A resource specialist will be available each week to cover different topics. For parents/caregivers and children 0-3 years old. Please register at the front desk. |
Fri, Mar 14, | Preschool StorytimeJoin us for Preschool Storytime. Children and their families are sure to have fun as they listen to stories, learn rhymes, and sing songs! Recommended for children ages 3 to 5 and their parents and caregivers. |
Fri, Mar 14, | Parent CafeParents, want to meet other parents, share stories of modern family life, and generally enjoy a relaxing hour over some refreshments? Then Parent Cafe is for you! There will be a Storytime in the children's area while Parent Cafe is occurring. |
Mon, Mar 17, | 1-2-3, Play With Me
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Mon, Mar 17, | 1-2-3, Play With MeParents/caregivers come spend one-on-one time with your children up to age 3-1/2 years. You will play together, do an art activity together, and meet other parents and children in an educational, creative and safe environment. Community resource professionals will be on hand |
Tue, Mar 18, | Play and Learn WorkshopOur workshops bring together toddlers and their parents/caregivers in a fun and informal setting with community resource specialists. Children are allowed to play with educational toys and a specialist will be on hand to discuss toddler related topics and answer questions. Please register at the Children's Information Desk. |
Tue, Mar 18, | Spring Parent-Child WorkshopJoin us at the library for a set of five workshops for parents and kids. It's like a playdate--a playdate with a specialist that can give you advice on topics like nutrition and literacy. Ages 0-3. Space is limited so please sign up at the reference desk. |
Wed, Mar 19, | Family Place Parent/Child Workshop
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Wed, Mar 19, | Family Place Parent-Child Workshop
Join us for a morning of fun and learning with your babies and toddlers. Talk to experts on early childhood literacy, development, and health while encouraging your child to learn through play and art. Ages 0 3 years.
Hear Center of Pasadena will be available to answer questions in regards to Speech Therapy for your baby and/or toddler. They will provide FREE hear screenings for your child from 11:00am - 12:00pm in the meeting room. |
Wed, Mar 19, | Toddler StorytimeJoin us every Wednesday at either the 10:30 AM or 11:15 AM storytime for stories, rhymes, songs and play! Don't miss the start of the new storytime session on March 12 -- we will have a special guest storyteller at each storytime, Georgia Frawley, who will tell stories in sign language. Children and their families are sure to have fun and learn during this special time. The toddler storytime program is recommended for children ages 15 months to 3 years and their parents and caregivers. |
Wed, Mar 19, | HEAR Center (Free Hearing/Speech Screenings)
The Hear Center of Pasadena will be conducting Hearing and Speech Screenings for children, 2 years old and up. The purpose of speech and/or language evaluations are to measure children's communication skills. A formal evaluation will help determine the child's strength and weakness in communication. Early identification and intervention are necessary in minimizing the academic social impact of a communication disorder including a child's ability to understand, express and process both written and verbal information. A referral may be appropriate if your child is exhibiting difficulty in any of the following area. |
Wed, Mar 19, | Family Place Parent Child WorkshopJoin us for a morning of fun and learning with your babies and toddlers. Talk to experts on early childhood literacy, development, and health while encouraging your child to learn through play and art. Ages 0-3 years. Pre-register at the Customer Service desk. Acompáñenos para una mañana de diversion y aprendizaje con sus bebés y niños pequeños. Hable con expertos en el desarrollo del aprendizaje temprano y salud. Anime a su niño a aprender mediante el juego y el arte. De 0-3 años. Registrese en el mostrador de informacion. This is a Family Place Program. |
Wed, Mar 19, | 1-2-3 Play with Me Parent Child WorkshopThe Parent/Toddler workshop is for children ages 12 months to 3 1/2 years old and their parents and caregivers. During this special time, families will be able to play together, do an art activity, and meet other families. Parents will also meet local professionals and get resources to help in the challenging but rewarding task of parenting infants and toddlers. The workshops are 5 week-sessions with a different resource person available each week to discuss topics such as child safety in the home, developmental milestones, the benefits of infant massages, trauma proofing your child, and movement and play. Registration is required. Please inquire at the Children's Information Desk. |
Thu, Mar 20, | 1,2,3, Play with MeThis program is for children ages 12 months to 42 months with their parents or caregivers. This is a free 5 week session at the library where the child and parent can play together while meeting resource experts from the local community to help them in the rewarding but challenging task of parenting a child. Pre-registration required; please visit the Information Desk to sign up. |
Thu, Mar 20, | Parent/Child WorkshopCome to the library to meet and chat with other parents and a variety of resource professionals who will answer your questions about child development, from a nutrition to literacy. Registration Required. Sign up at the La Canada Flintridge Library Reference Desk. |
Thu, Mar 20, | 1-2-3, Play With MeAs a parent, you are the first and most important teacher your child will ever have. Attend this free 5-week workshop to learn, play and bond with your child. Meet other parents, and find out about resources and agencies in the area that can be of help to you and your family. Registration is required and begins in the library on Saturday, February 22, 2014. For parents and their children ages 1-3. |
Fri, Mar 21, | Parent/Child WorkshopsParents and caregivers, join us for our Parent/Child Workshops. This is a five-week series of workshops for parents and their children ages 0-3. Workshops feature age-appropriate toys, books and activities. Each week a community resource specialist will be available to answer questions in their field of expertise. This is also a great opportunity to bond with your child and meet other parents |
Fri, Mar 21, | Family Place Parent-Child WorkshopA special time for parents and their young children to play and learn. A resource specialist will be available each week to cover different topics. For parents/caregivers and children 0-3 years old. Please register at the front desk. |
Fri, Mar 21, | Preschool StorytimeJoin us for Preschool Storytime. Children and their families are sure to have fun as they listen to stories, learn rhymes, and sing songs! Recommended for children ages 3 to 5 and their parents and caregivers. |
Mon, Mar 24, | 1-2-3, Play With Me
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Mon, Mar 24, | 1-2-3, Play With MeParents/caregivers come spend one-on-one time with your children up to age 3-1/2 years. You will play together, do an art activity together, and meet other parents and children in an educational, creative and safe environment. Community resource professionals will be on hand |
Tue, Mar 25, | Play and Learn WorkshopOur workshops bring together toddlers and their parents/caregivers in a fun and informal setting with community resource specialists. Children are allowed to play with educational toys and a specialist will be on hand to discuss toddler related topics and answer questions. Please register at the Children's Information Desk. |
Tue, Mar 25, | Spring Parent-Child WorkshopJoin us at the library for a set of five workshops for parents and kids. It's like a playdate--a playdate with a specialist that can give you advice on topics like nutrition and literacy. Ages 0-3. Space is limited so please sign up at the reference desk. |
Wed, Mar 26, | Family Place Parent/Child Workshop
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Wed, Mar 26, | Parent - Child WorkshopJoin us for a morning of fun and learning with your babies and toddlers. Talk to experts on early childhood literacy, development, and health while encouraging your child to learn through play and art. Ages 0 3 years. Huntington Hospital's Teddy Bear Clinic will be available to answer questions in regards to Child Life and Development for your baby and/or toddler. Speak with Child Life Specialist, Shavown Cox. |
Wed, Mar 26, | Toddler StorytimeJoin us every Wednesday at either the 10:30 AM or 11:15 AM storytime for stories, rhymes, songs and play! Don't miss the start of the new storytime session on March 12 -- we will have a special guest storyteller at each storytime, Georgia Frawley, who will tell stories in sign language. Children and their families are sure to have fun and learn during this special time. The toddler storytime program is recommended for children ages 15 months to 3 years and their parents and caregivers. |
Wed, Mar 26, | Family Place Parent Child WorkshopJoin us for a morning of fun and learning with your babies and toddlers. Talk to experts on early childhood literacy, development, and health while encouraging your child to learn through play and art. Ages 0-3 years. Pre-register at the Customer Service desk. Acompáñenos para una mañana de diversion y aprendizaje con sus bebés y niños pequeños. Hable con expertos en el desarrollo del aprendizaje temprano y salud. Anime a su niño a aprender mediante el juego y el arte. De 0-3 años. Registrese en el mostrador de informacion. This is a Family Place Program. |
Wed, Mar 26, | 1-2-3 Play with Me Parent Child WorkshopThe Parent/Toddler workshop is for children ages 12 months to 3 1/2 years old and their parents and caregivers. During this special time, families will be able to play together, do an art activity, and meet other families. Parents will also meet local professionals and get resources to help in the challenging but rewarding task of parenting infants and toddlers. The workshops are 5 week-sessions with a different resource person available each week to discuss topics such as child safety in the home, developmental milestones, the benefits of infant massages, trauma proofing your child, and movement and play. Registration is required. Please inquire at the Children's Information Desk. |
Thu, Mar 27, | Parent/Child WorkshopCome to the library to meet and chat with other parents and a variety of resource professionals who will answer your questions about child development, from a nutrition to literacy. Registration Required. Sign up at the La Canada Flintridge Library Reference Desk. |
Thu, Mar 27, | 1-2-3, Play With MeAs a parent, you are the first and most important teacher your child will ever have. Attend this free 5-week workshop to learn, play and bond with your child. Meet other parents, and find out about resources and agencies in the area that can be of help to you and your family. Registration is required and begins in the library on Saturday, February 22, 2014. For parents and their children ages 1-3. |
Fri, Mar 28, | Parent/Child WorkshopsParents and caregivers, join us for our Parent/Child Workshops. This is a five-week series of workshops for parents and their children ages 0-3. Workshops feature age-appropriate toys, books and activities. Each week a community resource specialist will be available to answer questions in their field of expertise. This is also a great opportunity to bond with your child and meet other parents |
Fri, Mar 28, | Family Place Parent-Child WorkshopA special time for parents and their young children to play and learn. A resource specialist will be available each week to cover different topics. For parents/caregivers and children 0-3 years old. Please register at the front desk. |
Fri, Mar 28, | Preschool StorytimeJoin us for Preschool Storytime. Children and their families are sure to have fun as they listen to stories, learn rhymes, and sing songs! Recommended for children ages 3 to 5 and their parents and caregivers. |
Fri, Mar 28, | Parent CafeParents, want to meet other parents, share stories of modern family life, and generally enjoy a relaxing hour over some refreshments? Then Parent Cafe is for you! There will be a Storytime in the children's area while Parent Cafe is occurring. |
Sat, Mar 29, | Baby BondingCome join us for a day of play and bonding with your baby or toddler! |
Sat, Mar 29, | Children's 3rd Annual Book FestivalChildren and their families are invited to the library as we celebrate the Friends of the Library 100th birthday. It will be an afternoon of fun crafts, activities, storytelling, face painting, and magic. Free and open to the public. This program is co-sponsored by the Claremont Library, County of Los Angeles Public Library and the Friends of the Claremont Library. Recommended for children of all ages and their familes!
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Mon, Mar 31, | 1-2-3, Play With Me
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Mon, Mar 31, | 1-2-3, Play With MeParents/caregivers come spend one-on-one time with your children up to age 3-1/2 years. You will play together, do an art activity together, and meet other parents and children in an educational, creative and safe environment. Community resource professionals will be on hand |
Tue, Apr 1, | Family Place Parent/Child Workshops - Speech Development
Workshop #1: Speech Development in Children presented by Vanessa Cervantes, Speech Pathologist Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
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Tue, Apr 1, | Family Place Parent/Child Workshops - Speech Development
Workshop #1: Speech Development in Children presented by Vanessa Cervantes, Speech Pathologist Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
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Tue, Apr 1, | Family Place Parent/Child WorkshopJoin us for our free Family Place Parent/Child Workshop, a five-week series for parents and their children ages 0-5. Workshops feature age-appropriate toys, books and activities. Each week a community resource specialist will be available to answer questions in their field of expertise. |
Tue, Apr 1, | Family Place, Parent-Child WorkshopThis program is a five week series for parents and children ages one to five. A 1-hour program each week offers opportunities for parents and children to play with developmentally appropriate toys in a play group atmosphere. Parents will have an opportunity to meet and question community experts in areas of child development including speech and language, nutrition, play, movement and music. Registration is required. |
Tue, Apr 1, | Play and Learn WorkshopOur workshops bring together toddlers and their parents/caregivers in a fun and informal setting with community resource specialists. Children are allowed to play with educational toys and a specialist will be on hand to discuss toddler related topics and answer questions. Please register at the Children's Information Desk. |
Tue, Apr 1, | Spring Parent-Child WorkshopJoin us at the library for a set of five workshops for parents and kids. It's like a playdate--a playdate with a specialist that can give you advice on topics like nutrition and literacy. Ages 0-3. Space is limited so please sign up at the reference desk. |
Tue, Apr 1, | Parent and Child Workshop
Please register at the La Mirada Library Information Desk. |
Wed, Apr 2, | Family Place Parent/Child Workshop
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Wed, Apr 2, | Parent - Child WorkshopJoin us for a morning of fun and learning with your babies and toddlers. Talk to experts on early childhood literacy, development, and health while encouraging your child to learn through play and art. Ages 0 3 years. Women Infant and Children (WIC) will be available to answer questions in regards to Nutrition and Breastfeeding for your baby and/or toddler. They will be out in the lobby from 11:00am - 12:00pm answering questions about WIC and registration. |
Wed, Apr 2, | Toddler StorytimeJoin us every Wednesday at either the 10:30 AM or 11:15 AM storytime for stories, rhymes, songs and play! Don't miss the start of the new storytime session on March 12 -- we will have a special guest storyteller at each storytime, Georgia Frawley, who will tell stories in sign language. Children and their families are sure to have fun and learn during this special time. The toddler storytime program is recommended for children ages 15 months to 3 years and their parents and caregivers. |
Wed, Apr 2, | 1 2 3 Play With Me - Family Place Parent Child WorkshopFamily Place workshops are an opportunity for parents and caregivers and their children (3 years of age and under) to play and learn together in a playful setting filled with toys and activities that foster learning and creativity. A different community resource specialist will be available at each session to give a brief talk and answer questions on various parenting topics. The series will take place every Wednesday in April, from April 2nd through the 30th at 11:00 AM. Pre-registration will start March 17th at the Children's Reference Desk. |
Wed, Apr 2, | Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Come speak with a specialist for WIC after our Parent-Child Workshop Program. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides Federal grants to States for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk. |
Wed, Apr 2, | Family Place Parent Child WorkshopJoin us for a morning of fun and learning with your babies and toddlers. Talk to experts on early childhood literacy, development, and health while encouraging your child to learn through play and art. Ages 0-3 years. Pre-register at the Customer Service desk. Acompáñenos para una mañana de diversion y aprendizaje con sus bebés y niños pequeños. Hable con expertos en el desarrollo del aprendizaje temprano y salud. Anime a su niño a aprender mediante el juego y el arte. De 0-3 años. Registrese en el mostrador de informacion. This is a Family Place Program. |
Wed, Apr 2, | 1-2-3 Play with Me Parent Child WorkshopThe Parent/Toddler workshop is for children ages 12 months to 3 1/2 years old and their parents and caregivers. During this special time, families will be able to play together, do an art activity, and meet other families. Parents will also meet local professionals and get resources to help in the challenging but rewarding task of parenting infants and toddlers. The workshops are 5 week-sessions with a different resource person available each week to discuss topics such as child safety in the home, developmental milestones, the benefits of infant massages, trauma proofing your child, and movement and play. Registration is required. Please inquire at the Children's Information Desk. |
Thu, Apr 3, | Parent/Child WorkshopsJoin us for a 5 week series in which caregivers and their children ages 1-3 can meet, chat, share and play. Each week a different professional will be available to informally answer any questions you may have, while you and your child play together. Registration is required. Please see Children's Librarian to register or for more information. |
Thu, Apr 3, | Parent/Child WorkshopCome to the library to meet and chat with other parents and a variety of resource professionals who will answer your questions about child development, from a nutrition to literacy. Registration Required. Sign up at the La Canada Flintridge Library Reference Desk. |
Thu, Apr 3, | Parent/Child Workshop
Register at the Children's Information desk. Sign-ups begin March 10, 2014. For ages 1-3 and their adult caregivers. |
Thu, Apr 3, | 1-2-3, Play With MeAs a parent, you are the first and most important teacher your child will ever have. Attend this free 5-week workshop to learn, play and bond with your child. Meet other parents, and find out about resources and agencies in the area that can be of help to you and your family. Registration is required and begins in the library on Saturday, February 22, 2014. For parents and their children ages 1-3. |
Fri, Apr 4, | Family Place Parent-Child WorkshopA special time for parents and their young children to play and learn. A resource specialist will be available each week to cover different topics. For parents/caregivers and children 0-3 years old. Please register at the front desk. |
Fri, Apr 4, | Family Place Workshop Healthy Food, Healthy KidsVery young children (infants through age 3) and their caregivers are invited to attend a 5 week series of parenting workshops. Each session features a resource person specializing in a parenting topc who will share information and insights. The sessions are informal and encourage learning through play and discovery. Prereigister at the Lawndale Library Children's Information Desk. Adults must stay with their child for the whole session. Workshop #1 - Healthy Food, Healthy Kids - Dietitians Camille Thorsen and Lisette Bravo, Lawndale Elementary School District Wellness Program, share tips and recipes. |
Fri, Apr 4, | Preschool StorytimeJoin us for Preschool Storytime. Children and their families are sure to have fun as they listen to stories, learn rhymes, and sing songs! Recommended for children ages 3 to 5 and their parents and caregivers. |
Mon, Apr 7, | Parent-Child WorkshopAs a parent, you are the first and most important teacher your child will have. This five-week workshop offers parents an opportunity to play, create and learn with their children, ages 0-4 years old. Local experts on child development, health and safety will be available to share information and answer questions. Register for the parent-child workshop at the Information Desk. |
Tue, Apr 8, | Family Place Parent/Child WorkshopJoin us for our free Family Place Parent/Child Workshop, a five-week series for parents and their children ages 0-5. Workshops feature age-appropriate toys, books and activities. Each week a community resource specialist will be available to answer questions in their field of expertise. |
Tue, Apr 8, | Family Place, Parent-Child WorkshopThis program is a five week series for parents and children ages one to five. A 1-hour program each week offers opportunities for parents and children to play with developmentally appropriate toys in a play group atmosphere. Parents will have an opportunity to meet and question community experts in areas of child development including speech and language, nutrition, play, movement and music. Registration is required. |
Tue, Apr 8, | Spring Parent-Child WorkshopJoin us at the library for a set of five workshops for parents and kids. It's like a playdate--a playdate with a specialist that can give you advice on topics like nutrition and literacy. Ages 0-3. Space is limited so please sign up at the reference desk. |
Tue, Apr 8, | Parent and Child Workshop
Please register at the La Mirada Library Information Desk. |
Tue, Apr 8, | Family Place Parent/Child Workshops - WIC
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This is an opportunity for parents/caregivers to spend one-on-one time with their children, babies up to age 3-1/2 years. You will be able to play together, do an art activity together and meet other parents and children in an educational, creative and safe environment. Community resource professionals will be on hand to answer questions and discuss topices such as child development, health, play and early literacy.
As a parent, you are the first and most important teacher your child will have! This five-week workshop offers parents an opportunity to play, create and learn with their children, ages 0-3 years old. 
A Pediatric Dentist from the community will talk about infant/toddler dental care and hygiene.
The Family Place Librarian will speak about how toddlers and even infants can benefit from interracting with books.
An expert will talk about speech development milestones in babies and how to spot possible delays.
Playing is learning! Babies learn and families grow as they play together. Children 0-3 years old are invited to come play with their parents at the Parent and Child Workshop. It's a great opportunity for socializing with other parents and resource specialists will be on hand to answer child care questions.
An Early Childhood Educator will discuss potty training facts, tips, and answer questions from parents.
Join us for toys, books, and art activities. Meet other parents and caregivers, and spend some quality time with your child. Every week, a local resource specialist, will offer useful parenting information.
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