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The Early Childhood Education Professional

For Educators and Parents
2025-07-28 18:30:00 2025-07-28 20:30:00 America/Chicago The Early Childhood Education Professional Niles-Maine District Library - Commons Meeting Room A&B

Monday, July 28
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-28 18:30:00 2025-07-28 20:30:00 America/Chicago The Early Childhood Education Professional Niles-Maine District Library - Commons Meeting Room A&B

Niles-Maine District Library

Commons Meeting Room A&B

Join us as Cheryl Joseph, a Professor of Early Childhood Education from Oakton College, leads us through a Gateways Accredited workshop on being an ECE professional. REGISTER

Registrants must include their Gateway ID if they want documentation of credits earned.

Niles-Maine District Library
books@nileslibrary.org
Phone: 847-663-1234
Hours
Mon, Jun 23 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Jun 24 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Jun 25 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Jun 26 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Jun 27 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Jun 28 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 29 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Stay-n-Make a Parade Fan
Sat, Jun 28, All day
Social Justice Reading Club - Due Date - Grades 7-12
Sat, Jun 28, All day
Online
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Itty Bitty Babies - Ages 0-12 Months with Caregiver
Sat, Jun 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
International Mud Day Celebration - All Ages
Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Excel: Formulas and Functions
Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Studio B
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Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Sat, Jun 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Sat, Jun 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
KidSpace
Trivia Takeover - Grades 7-12
Sat, Jun 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Sun, Jun 29, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
KidSpace
Stay-n-Make a Parade Fan
Mon, Jun 30, All day
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Mon, Jun 30, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Project Playbill - Grades 7-12
Mon, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Underground
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Mon, Jun 30, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
On-The-Spot: Professional Licensing Assistance with IDFPR
Mon, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Countdown to Kindergarten - For Emerging Kindergarteners
Mon, Jun 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Middle Ground
Registration is now closed
Stay-n-Make a Parade Fan
Tue, Jul 01, All day
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Tue, Jul 01, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Kids Lunch - USDA sponsored free lunch for children under 18
Tue, Jul 01, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Tue, Jul 01, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
Sewing Club: Reusable Makeup Remover Pads - Grades 7-12
Tue, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Underground
Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, Jul 01, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Stay-n-Make a Parade Fan
Wed, Jul 02, All day
Wee Wednesdays A - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 10:45am
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Wee Wednesdays B - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Project Playbill - Grades 7-12
Wed, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Wed, Jul 02, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
Writing Adventure Stories - Grades 4-6
Wed, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle Ground
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Armchair Astronomy - For Families
Wed, Jul 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
This event is full
Stay-n-Make a Parade Fan
Thu, Jul 03, All day
Toddling Thursdays - Ages 12-24 Months with Caregiver
Thu, Jul 03, 10:00am - 10:45am
Middle Ground
This event is full
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Kids Lunch - USDA sponsored free lunch for children under 18
Thu, Jul 03, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Thu, Jul 03, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
Inclusive Crafting: Hand-Painted Plant Pots - Grades 7-12
Thu, Jul 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Underground
This event is full
The Library is Closed Today
Fri, Jul 04, All day
Library
Tech Help
Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Studio B
Messy Art - For Families
Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
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Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Sat, Jul 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Sat, Jul 05, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
KidSpace
Make a Black Hole - Grades 3-5
Sat, Jul 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Middle Ground
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Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Sun, Jul 06, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
KidSpace
Parachute Play - Ages 1-3 with Caregiver
Sun, Jul 06, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
This event is full
Knit Wits
Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
Board Room
Musical Mondays - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Middle Ground
This event is full
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Mon, Jul 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Project Playbill - Grades 7-12
Mon, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Mon, Jul 07, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
Garden Helpers - Grades 7-12
Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Underground
Fused Glass Votive Candle Holder
Mon, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
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Polish Book Discussion
Mon, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Board Room
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Kids Lunch - USDA sponsored free lunch for children under 18
Tue, Jul 08, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Tue, Jul 08, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
Boba Tea + Anime Club - Grades 7-12
Tue, Jul 08, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Underground
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Unlock Your iPhone's Potential
Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio B
This event is full
Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Wee Wednesdays A - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:45am
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Wee Wednesdays B - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Project Playbill - Grades 7-12
Wed, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Kids Sewing Machines - Grade 4-7
Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Middle Ground
This event is full
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Wed, Jul 09, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
Tech Help
Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio B
Writing Adventure Stories - Grades 4-6
Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle Ground
Registration is now closed
Wordplay - Grades K-3 with Caregiver
Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Middle Ground
This event is full
Chair Yoga for Adults - VIRTUAL
Thu, Jul 10, 9:30am - 10:30am
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Kids Lunch - USDA sponsored free lunch for children under 18
Thu, Jul 10, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
3D Printing Basics
Thu, Jul 10, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Studio B
This event is full
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Thu, Jul 10, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
Opowiadania po Polsku - Polish Storytime
Thu, Jul 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
KidSpace Program Room
Rainbow Underground: PowerPoint Party - Grades 7-12
Thu, Jul 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Underground
Book Buddies Meetup - Big and Little Sharing Books
Thu, Jul 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
BookBites - Hello Beautiful
Thu, Jul 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rise and Shine Storytime - All Ages with Caregiver
Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Project Playbill - Grades 7-12
Fri, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Fri, Jul 11, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
Virtual Fridays
Fri, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Studio B
Art Exploration - Grades 3-8
Fri, Jul 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Itty Bitty Babies - Ages 0-12 Months with Caregiver
Sat, Jul 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Cuentos en Español - Spanish Storytime
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Sat, Jul 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
You In Space: Canva Bookmark
Sat, Jul 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Studio B
Show Me the Money! - Illinois Treasurer’s I-Cash team
Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Commons
Guinea Pig Appreciation Day - Ages 4-9
Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
This event is full
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Sat, Jul 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
KidSpace
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Sun, Jul 13, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
KidSpace
Excel Essentials
Sun, Jul 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Studio B
Polish Film: "Scarborn" - "Kos"
Sun, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Space Club Take & Make: Galaxy Popcorn - Second Floor
Mon, Jul 14, All day
Rescheduled
Watercolor Wonders: Bastille Day!
Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New date Monday, July 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Project Playbill - Grades 7-12
Mon, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Mon, Jul 14, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
Watercolor Wonders: Bastille Day!
Mon, Jul 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
This event is full
Google Docs 2 - Formatting Documents
Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio B
Space Club Take & Make: Galaxy Popcorn - Second Floor
Tue, Jul 15, All day
Pop-Up Storytime at NICO Park - All Ages
Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Kids Lunch - USDA sponsored free lunch for children under 18
Tue, Jul 15, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Tue, Jul 15, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
Trivia Takeover - Grades 7-12
Tue, Jul 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cosplay Collective - Grades 7-12
Tue, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Underground
Microsoft Word: Formatting Documents
Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio B
Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Wee Wednesdays A - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Wee Wednesdays B - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Book Buzz Discussion (Virtual & In-Person) - God of the Woods
Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Board Room
Project Playbill - Grades 7-12
Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Wed, Jul 16, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
Wordplay - Grades K-3 with Caregiver
Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Middle Ground
This event is full
Toddling Thursdays - Ages 12-24 Months with Caregiver
Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
Middle Ground
This event is full
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Kids Lunch - USDA sponsored free lunch for children under 18
Thu, Jul 17, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Thu, Jul 17, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
Make a Comet - Kids and Teens
Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle Ground
Book Buddies Meetup - Big and Little Sharing Books
Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rise and Shine Storytime - All Ages with Caregiver
Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Google Sheets Basics
Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Studio B
Project Playbill - Grades 7-12
Fri, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Fri, Jul 18, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
Tech Help
Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Studio B
Dog Days of Summer - All Ages
Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Teen Advisory Board - Grades 7-12
Sat, Jul 19, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Teen Underground
Sewing Workshop: Upcycled Starry-Lined Jean Tote
Sat, Jul 19, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio B
This event is full
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Sat, Jul 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
KidSpace
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Sun, Jul 20, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
KidSpace
Story Time From Space - Ages 3-7 with Caregiver
Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Project Playbill - Grades 7-12
Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Mon, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
Zine Workshop: Outerspace!
Mon, Jul 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Knit Wits
Mon, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Board Room
Pop-Up Storytime at NICO Park - All Ages
Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Kids Lunch - USDA sponsored free lunch for children under 18
Tue, Jul 22, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Tue, Jul 22, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
Origami Club - Grades 3-6
Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Middle Ground
This event is full
iOS Fix and Optimize
Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Studio B
Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Wee Wednesdays A - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Wee Wednesdays B - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Project Playbill - Grades 7-12
Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Wed, Jul 23, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
Tech Help
Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio B
Wordplay - Grades K-3 with Caregiver
Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Middle Ground
This event is full
AI Part 1- Introduction to Prompting Basics - How to Ask Questions That Work?
Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Chair Yoga for Adults - VIRTUAL
Thu, Jul 24, 9:30am - 10:30am
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Kids Lunch - USDA sponsored free lunch for children under 18
Thu, Jul 24, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
The Marvels of the Sun - Presented by NASA Solar System Ambassador
Thu, Jul 24, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Board Room
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Thu, Jul 24, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
3D Printing Basics
Thu, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Studio B
Sit & Stitch - Grades 7-12
Thu, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Underground
Book Buddies Meetup - Big and Little Sharing Books
Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rise and Shine Storytime - All Ages with Caregiver
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Project Playbill - Grades 7-12
Fri, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Fri, Jul 25, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
Virtual Fridays
Fri, Jul 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Studio B
Drama Club - Grades 3-8
Fri, Jul 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
This event is full
Itty Bitty Babies - Ages 0-12 Months with Caregiver
Sat, Jul 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
SAT Practice Test - Grades 9-12
Sat, Jul 26, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Digital Art Basics: Painting
Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 11:30am
Studio B
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Tiny Astronauts - Ages 1-3 with Caregiver
Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
This event is full
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Sat, Jul 26, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
KidSpace
Dungeons & Dragons - Grades 7-12
Sun, Jul 27, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Teen Underground
This event is full
Adaptive Hour - Kids and Teens
Sun, Jul 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
KidSpace
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Sun, Jul 27, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
KidSpace
Space Trash Art - Grades 1-3
Sun, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Social Justice Reading Club - Due Date - Grades 7-12
Mon, Jul 28, All day
Online
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Project Playbill - Grades 7-12
Mon, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Mon, Jul 28, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
The Early Childhood Education Professional - For Educators and Parents
Mon, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
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