storytimeFREEStorytime
Central Library, Youth Wing · Prospect Park
Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in the Youth Wing's First Five Years area! For children birth to 5 years and participating caregivers.
Up to age 5
FREE👶 Ages 3–5📍 Prospect Park
Ready, Set, Kindergarten!
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📍Central Library · 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 Get directions ↗
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In this special seven-session reading readiness series, families enjoy stories & activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices, rooted in the Science of Reading. Exploring literacy, science, & math through music, stories, art, & play will help you & your child get ready for school! Families will receive free materials to continue the learning and fun at home. For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.
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