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Toddler Storytime
2026-10-20 10:30:00 2026-10-20 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, October 20
10:30am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2026-10-20 10:30:00 2026-10-20 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!

Please note: Seating is first come, first served. Once the room reaches maximum capacity, we will kindly close the event to additional attendees for safety and comfort.

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
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Sat, Sep 19 Closed
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