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Railroad to Reading: All Aboard for School Readiness!

Community Event for Families at Advocate Children's Hospital

2019-09-14 09:30:00 2019-09-14 12:00:00 America/Chicago Railroad to Reading: All Aboard for School Readiness! Advocate Children's Hospital - Children's Outpatient Pavilion

Saturday, September 14
9:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-09-14 09:30:00 2019-09-14 12:00:00 America/Chicago Railroad to Reading: All Aboard for School Readiness! Advocate Children's Hospital - Children's Outpatient Pavilion

Advocate Children's Hospital

Children's Outpatient Pavilion

Learn about the skills children ages 0-5 need to be ready for Kindergarten. Plus, meet librarians & ask pediatric experts about child development. Enjoy giveaways, snacks, & a concert by Miss Carole!

Celebrate National Library Card Sign up month with Advocate Children’s Hospital and seven local libraries at our collaborative event Railroad to Reading…on track for school success!

The events take place at Advocate Children’s Hospital, 1675 Dempster Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Registration is required. For more information, contact Kathy Smart MS RN at 847-723-9484.

 

FAQs

1. What are my parking options at the event?

Main Visitor Parking Garage at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Free

1775 Dempster Street

Park Ridge, IL 60068

Center for Advanced Care Parking Garage - Free

1700 Luther Lane

Park Ridge, IL 60068

Follow the Railroad Crossing signs to your destination!

 

2. How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Kathy Smart MS RN

kathryn.smart@advocatehealth.com

847-723-9484

Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm

 

3. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No. Just check in at the registration table when you arrive.

Do you have school-aged kids? Join us for our afternoon session, too:

Back on Board for School Success!
1 – 2:30 pm
This lecture and panel discussion teaches parents of children in grades K- 8 strategies they can do at home to help their kids succeed at school.

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