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Boards & Committees Calendar

  1. Mount Dora Northeast CRA Advisory Committee Meeting

    December 12, 2023, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    @
    Martin Luther King Center

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  2. City Council Meeting

    December 19, 2023, 6:00 PM
    @

    City Council Board Room

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  3. Planning & Zoning Commission

    December 20, 2023, 10:00 AM
    @
    Mount Dora Board Room (510 N. Baker St)

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  4. Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board Meeting

    December 27, 2023, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    @

    City Hall - Boardroom 

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City Events Calendar

  1. Holiday Concert

    December 13, 2023, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    @

    Mount Dora Music Hall (520 N. Baker Street )

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  2. Christmas Holiday - City Administrative Offices CLOSED

    December 25, 2023, All Day

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  3. New Year's Even Celebration

    December 31, 2023, 9:00 PM - January 1, 2024, 12:00 AM
    @

    Sunset Park (230 W 4th Avenue)

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Community Building Calendar

  1. Christmas with Chris Ruggiero

    December 15, 2023, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    @
    Community Building

    PBS-TV star Chris Ruggiero’s new Christmas show features fan favorites from his hit Christmas album such as “Sleigh Ride,” “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” as well as songs from his 4 albums, all delivered in Chris’s own classic style. Chris has been touring the country breathing new life into vintage rock and roll tunes, working with the same arranger who created all the hits for Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons and selling out shows from New York to Vegas. His most recent tour hit 37 cities and this will be the second time his Christmas tour is stopping in Mount Dora! Whether you’re a teenager of the 1960s or just love good music, don’t miss one of the most energetic and fun-filled holiday rock and roll shows you’ll ever see from one of today’s fastest-rising stars.

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  2. Dean Martin Christmas Show

    December 16, 2023, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    @
    Community Building

    K&D Unique Entertainment Presents: The Dean Martin Christmas Show.

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Community Events Calendar

  1. Christmas with Chris Ruggiero

    December 15, 2023, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    @
    Auditorium

    PBS-TV star Chris Ruggiero’s new Christmas show features fan favorites from his hit Christmas album such as “Sleigh Ride,” “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” as well as songs from his 4 albums, all delivered in Chris’s own classic style. Chris has been touring the country breathing new life into vintage rock and roll tunes, working with the same arranger who created all the hits for Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons and selling out shows from New York to Vegas. His most recent tour hit 37 cities and this will be the second time his Christmas tour is stopping in Mount Dora! Whether you’re a teenager of the 1960s or just love good music, don’t miss one of the most energetic and fun-filled holiday rock and roll shows you’ll ever see from one of today’s fastest-rising stars.

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  2. 5K Race for Mount Dora Half Marathon & 5K

    December 16, 2023, 7:45 AM - 9:30 AM
    @
    Donnelly Park

    Join us the morning of Saturday December 16th for a festive holiday 5K. Complete with a finish line DJ, live entertainment, race photos, participant t-shirts, finisher medals, chip timing, and age group awards. Post race celebration with refreshments, entertainers and vendors. Register online at MountDoraHalf.com This is one event you want to add to your holiday bucket list.

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  3. 12th Annual Mount Dora Half Marathon

    December 17, 2023, 7:00 AM - 10:25 AM
    @
    Elizabeth Evans Park

    Join us for the 12th running of the Mount Dora Half Marathon! Run through the rolling hills of Mount Dora, surrounded by the ancient oaks and twinkling holiday lights. Complete with a finish line DJ, live entertainment, race photos, participant t-shirts, finisher medals, chip timing, and age group awards. Register online at MountDoraHalf.com You do not want to miss Florida's Most Festive Holiday Race.

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Library - Adult Calendar

  1. Drop-In Crochet Class

    December 11, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    @
    Archives Room

    Make new friends in this drop-in class for all skill levels. Class members will need to bring a “size J” crochet hook, medium weight yarn, and scissors. No registration required.

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  2. Chair Yoga

    December 12, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    @
    Community Room

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  3. Coloring for Adults

    December 12, 2023, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    @
    Archives Room

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  4. Beginning Ukulele

    December 12, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    @
    Community Room

    All ukulele skill levels (adults) welcome! Pick one of our FREE classes: Beginner & Intermediate: 2nd Tuesday @ 6:00pm Beginner & Intermediate: 4th Saturday @ 10:30am Intermediate only 3rd Tuesday @ 6:00pm Please bring your own ukulele to class or borrow one of the Library’s (twelve concert ukuleles are now available!). Sheet music is provided in class. The Intermediate class is for those who know their chords.

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  5. Genealogy Basics

    December 13, 2023, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    @
    Technology Lab

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  6. Lakes Storytelling Community

    December 13, 2023, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    @
    Simpson Farm House

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  7. English Conversation

    December 13, 2023, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    @
    Archives Room

    Practice your English at the library with friendly volunteers! No registration is required for this free weekly class and all languages are welcome.

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  8. Classic Film

    December 13, 2023, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    @
    Community Room

    Enjoy free popcorn and curated classic films every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. The program starts at 7:00pm, with a brief synopsis of what makes it a classic film (pre-1970), followed by a traditional movie cartoon before the feature. Titles are subject to change and are not listed on this calendar. To learn the film scheduled for particular week, please call the Circulation Desk (352) 735-7180 (option 5). No registration is required for this free program.

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  9. Needle Arts Group

    December 14, 2023, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    @
    Simpson Farm House

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  10. Basic Android

    December 14, 2023, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    @
    Technology Lab

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  11. SHINE - Medicare Help

    December 14, 2023, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    @
    Archives Room

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  12. English Conversation

    December 15, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    @
    Archives Room

    Practice your English at the library with friendly volunteers! No registration is required for this free weekly class and all languages are welcome.

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  13. Podcast Basics

    December 15, 2023, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    @
    Technology Lab

    Are you curious about how to find and listen to interesting podcasts? Using your cellphone and/or tablet, learn the basics about podcasts, including: What are podcasts and why are they so popular? Where can you find and download podcasts you’re interested in? How can you subscribe to podcasts and play them on your device(s)? What are some of the most popular podcasts people listen to? Every 3rd Friday of February, April, June, August, October, & December

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  14. Golden Triangle Stamp Club

    December 15, 2023, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    @
    Community Room

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  15. Smoking Cessation Program

    December 15, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    @
    Simpson Farm House

    If you're ready to quit tobacco, help is FREE! Register for the Florida Department of Health in Lake County's Tobacco Prevention Program 5-class series by calling 1-877-252-6094. Free nicotine replacement patches, gum and lozenges provided while supplies last and if medically appropriate.

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  16. Wood Carvers Club

    December 16, 2023, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    @
    Simpson Farm House

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  17. Classic Christmas Music with Mollie Magee

    December 16, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    @
    Community Room

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  18. Play Scrabble!

    December 16, 2023, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    @
    Simpson Farm House

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  19. Big Band Christmas Concert

    December 17, 2023, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    @
    Community Room

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  20. Writers Group

    December 17, 2023, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    @
    Archives Room

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  21. Mental Health Support Group

    December 17, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
    @
    Simpson Farm House

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  22. Drop-In Crochet Class

    December 18, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    @
    Archives Room

    Make new friends in this drop-in class for all skill levels. Class members will need to bring a “size J” crochet hook, medium weight yarn, and scissors. No registration required.

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  23. Chair Yoga

    December 19, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    @
    Community Room

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  24. Advanced Ukulele

    December 19, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    @
    Community Room

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  25. Meditation Workshop

    December 19, 2023, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
    @
    Simpson Farm House

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  26. English Conversation

    December 20, 2023, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    @
    Archives Room

    Practice your English at the library with friendly volunteers! No registration is required for this free weekly class and all languages are welcome.

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  27. Storytellers of Lake County

    December 20, 2023, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    @
    Community Room

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  28. Needle Arts Group

    December 21, 2023, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    @
    Simpson Farm House

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  29. Microsoft Word: Basics

    December 21, 2023, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    @
    Technology Lab

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  30. Group Meditation

    December 21, 2023, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    @
    Simpson Farm House

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  31. English Conversation

    December 22, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    @
    Archives Room

    Practice your English at the library with friendly volunteers! No registration is required for this free weekly class and all languages are welcome.

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  32. Beginning Ukulele

    December 23, 2023, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    @
    Community Room

    All ukulele skill levels (adults) welcome! Pick one of our FREE classes: Beginner & Intermediate: 2nd Tuesday @ 6:00pm Beginner & Intermediate: 4th Saturday @ 10:30am Intermediate only 3rd Tuesday @ 6:00pm Please bring your own ukulele to class or borrow one of the Library’s (twelve concert ukuleles are now available!). Sheet music is provided in class. The Intermediate class is for those who know their chords.

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  33. Chess Club

    December 23, 2023, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    @
    Simpson Farm House

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  34. Poetry Group

    December 24, 2023, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    @
    Simpson Farm House

    Poetry is creative at every level - it creates new experiences for the readers and new avenues of inspiration for the writer. It is a plastic, moldable art, one that adapts to the times, and reflects the history of our times, in both personal and social ways. Adults are invited to join this monthly group, which will consist of reading and thoughtful critique of each other's work. No registration is required for this free monthly group.

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  35. Mental Health Support Group

    December 24, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
    @
    Simpson Farm House

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  36. Drop-In Crochet Class

    December 25, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    @
    Archives Room

    Make new friends in this drop-in class for all skill levels. Class members will need to bring a “size J” crochet hook, medium weight yarn, and scissors. No registration required.

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  37. Mount Dora Genealogy Group

    December 26, 2023, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    @
    Community Room

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  38. Coloring for Adults

    December 26, 2023, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    @
    Archives Room

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  39. Classic Film

    December 26, 2023, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    @
    Community Room

    Enjoy free popcorn and curated classic films every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. The program starts at 7:00pm, with a brief synopsis of what makes it a classic film (pre-1970), followed by a traditional movie cartoon before the feature. Titles are subject to change and are not listed on this calendar. To learn the film scheduled for particular week, please call the Circulation Desk (352) 735-7180 (option 5). No registration is required for this free program.

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  40. English Conversation

    December 27, 2023, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    @
    Archives Room

    Practice your English at the library with friendly volunteers! No registration is required for this free weekly class and all languages are welcome.

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  41. Needle Arts Group

    December 28, 2023, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    @
    Simpson Farm House

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  42. SHINE - Medicare Help

    December 28, 2023, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    @
    Archives Room

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  43. Taylor Swift Par-TAY

    December 29, 2023, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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    Community Room

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  44. Wood Carvers Club Showcase

    December 30, 2023, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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    Community Room

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  45. Mental Health Support Group

    December 31, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
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    Simpson Farm House

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Library - Youth Calendar

  1. Bibliobop

    December 11, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

    Story time for preschoolers with dancing, music, movement, singing and fun. Please like us on Facebook!

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  2. Story Birds Story Time

    December 12, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    This story time offers stories, puppets, songs and rhymes for preschoolers, with a focus on outdoors and the natural world. Age appropriate science-based discovery and learning occurs after story time, and usually takes place in our Butterfly Garden. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Please like us on Facebook!

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  3. Toddler Time

    December 13, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

    Grow your early readers at the Library! Ages birth to 2 1/2 are welcome to gather and enjoy music, stories, puppets and bubbles. Please like us on Facebook!

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  4. PAWS Therapy Dogs

    December 13, 2023, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Children of all ages can practice their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Like us on Facebook!

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  5. Preschool Story Time Stay & Play

    December 14, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Grow your early readers at the Library! Preschoolers and their younger siblings are welcome to gather and enjoy music, stories & puppets. Hang out with us after story time to Stay & Play with educational toys and activities. Please like us on Facebook!

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  6. Sweet Peas Baby Story Time

    December 15, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    A special story time for babies up to 15 months as well as expectant parents. Meet other caregivers while supporting your baby’s early development needs. Infant story times are structured differently because the needs of babies are so different! Parents and babies are welcome to stay for play and explore following the story time. Please like us on Facebook!

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  7. Bibliobop

    December 18, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

    Story time for preschoolers with dancing, music, movement, singing and fun. Please like us on Facebook!

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  8. Story Birds Story Time

    December 19, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    This story time offers stories, puppets, songs and rhymes for preschoolers, with a focus on outdoors and the natural world. Age appropriate science-based discovery and learning occurs after story time, and usually takes place in our Butterfly Garden. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Please like us on Facebook!

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  9. Toddler Time

    December 20, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

    Grow your early readers at the Library! Ages birth to 2 1/2 are welcome to gather and enjoy music, stories, puppets and bubbles. Please like us on Facebook!

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  10. LEGO Club

    December 20, 2023, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Join us every 1st & 3rd Wednesday afternoon to design and construct your own unique LEGO masterpiece. Ages 12 & under. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Please like us on Facebook!

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  11. Preschool Story Time Stay & Play

    December 21, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Grow your early readers at the Library! Preschoolers and their younger siblings are welcome to gather and enjoy music, stories & puppets. Hang out with us after story time to Stay & Play with educational toys and activities. Please like us on Facebook!

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  12. Sweet Peas Baby Story Time

    December 22, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    A special story time for babies up to 15 months as well as expectant parents. Meet other caregivers while supporting your baby’s early development needs. Infant story times are structured differently because the needs of babies are so different! Parents and babies are welcome to stay for play and explore following the story time. Please like us on Facebook!

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  13. Christmas Cookie Decorating

    December 22, 2023, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

    Free drop-in program for children ages 12 & under. No registration required. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Please like us on Facebook!

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  14. Story Birds Story Time

    December 26, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    This story time offers stories, puppets, songs and rhymes for preschoolers, with a focus on outdoors and the natural world. Age appropriate science-based discovery and learning occurs after story time, and usually takes place in our Butterfly Garden. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Please like us on Facebook!

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  15. Toddler Time

    December 27, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

    Grow your early readers at the Library! Ages birth to 2 1/2 are welcome to gather and enjoy music, stories, puppets and bubbles. Please like us on Facebook!

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  16. PAWS Therapy Dogs

    December 27, 2023, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Children of all ages can practice their reading skills by reading to a licensed therapy dog. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Like us on Facebook!

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  17. Preschool Story Time Stay & Play

    December 28, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Grow your early readers at the Library! Preschoolers and their younger siblings are welcome to gather and enjoy music, stories & puppets. Hang out with us after story time to Stay & Play with educational toys and activities. Please like us on Facebook!

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  18. Sweet Peas Baby Story Time

    December 29, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    A special story time for babies up to 15 months as well as expectant parents. Meet other caregivers while supporting your baby’s early development needs. Infant story times are structured differently because the needs of babies are so different! Parents and babies are welcome to stay for play and explore following the story time. Please like us on Facebook!

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