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Outdoor Storytime
2022-07-07 10:30:00 2022-07-07 11:00:00 America/Chicago Outdoor Storytime Betty Russell Community Park -

Thursday, July 07
10:30am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2022-07-07 10:30:00 2022-07-07 11:00:00 America/Chicago Outdoor Storytime Storytime in the great outdoors! Betty Russell Community Park -

Storytime in the great outdoors!

Drop by Betty Russell Community Park in Gurnee to share stories, rhymes, songs, and fun!  Families are encouraged to bring a blanket to sit on.  For children ages birth – 5 years and their families.  Registration is not required.

Brought to you in partnership with the Gurnee Park District.

Betty Russell Community Park is located at 5300 Pinewood Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031.

AGE GROUP: | Preschool | Family |

EVENT TYPE: | Youth Program/Class | Storytimes & Early Learning |

TAGS: | Preschool | Literacy |

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