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Toddler Storytime
2025-07-29 10:30:00 2025-07-29 11:00:00 America/New_York Toddler Storytime Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy! McDonough Public Library - Storytime Room

Tuesday, July 29
10:30am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-07-29 10:30:00 2025-07-29 11:00:00 America/New_York Toddler Storytime Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy! McDonough Public Library - Storytime Room

McDonough Public Library

Storytime Room

Designed for ages 1–3, Toddler Storytime features stories, songs, and rhymes to get little ones moving, learning, and loving early literacy!

Get ready to wiggle, rhyme, and read! Toddler Storytime is specially designed for our up-and-on-the-go little ones, ages 1–3 years old who are comfortable walkers. Each session features simple, catchy songs, playful rhymes, and interactive stories that help build early literacy skills in a fun, energetic environment. It’s the perfect way to bond with your toddler while introducing them to the joy of books, language, and movement. Come join the fun and watch your little one light up with learning!

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytimes | Social |

TAGS: | Toddlers |

McDonough Public Library
mendy.makowski@henrylibraries.org
Phone: 678-432-5353, ext. 6
Branch manager
Mendy Makowski
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Jul 14 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 Closed
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