FREE👶 Ages 18 mo–4 yr📍 Long Beach

Preschool Readiness

Name: Preschool Readiness
Start: 2026-11-13T10:45:00-05:00
Location: Long Beach Public Library

Oct 30 Nov 6 Nov 13

📆Fri, Nov 13 · 10:45 AM

📍Long Beach Public Library · 111 West Park Avenue, Long Beach, NY 11561 Get directions ↗

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About this event

Stories, games, and other activities help kids develop their fine and gross motor skills. They also learn social skills and preschool readiness skills including sharing, listening, focusing, and participating. Please sign up for each week’s class separately.

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