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Baby Paint N' Play - Smithville Branch

Wednesdays @ 11:00am; March 19 to April 23

A 6-week art program for infants and toddlers that incorporates movement, colour, and making lasting memories! Recommended for children ages 6 mos to 23 mos. Registration required (Eventbrite)

Music & Movement - Smithville Branch

Thursdays @ 10:30am; March 20 to April 14

A 6-week story time program for young children that incorporates movement games alongside early literacy to help develop better physical awareness, improve gross and fine motor skills and learn how to navigate social movement relationships. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregiver.Registration required (Eventbrite)

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Ongoing

Attention parents and caregivers: join this growing movement to read every child 1,000 books before kindergarten. Reading to your infant/toddler/child teaches vocabulary, introduces the connection between pictures and words and creates lasting bonds. Register at any Branch to begin your journey. We‘ll keep a log of the number of books read and offer incentives along the way.