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Preschool Story Time
2024-08-23 10:30:00 2024-08-23 11:15:00 Australia/Melbourne Preschool Story Time Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading. Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) - The Reading Nest

Friday, August 23
10:30am - 11:15am

Add to Calendar 2024-08-23 10:30:00 2024-08-23 11:15:00 Australia/Melbourne Preschool Story Time Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading. Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) - The Reading Nest

Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Please note, bookings are no longer required for this session. You are welcome to drop in on the day!

Please don't attend if anyone in your group is unwell on the day of the program.

If you require assistance please contact library staff.

Children must be supervised by a responsible person (adult or carer) in our library programs. 

AGE GROUP: | Preschool |

EVENT TYPE: | Preschoolers | Children & Families |

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Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)
Phone: (03) 4201 0600
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