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Books + Storytelling Free

Family Story Time at Franklin Public Library

July 22, 2021 - July 29, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

This event occurs weekly,
on Thursdays

Location

32455 Franklin Rd

Franklin, MI 48025

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Description

Enjoy a story time designed especially for young children and their parents in the reading garden featuring a fireman and a doctor.

Event Cost: Free

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 248-851-2254

Website: https://www.franklin.lib.mi.us

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Preschool, Toddlers

Neighborhood: Oakland County

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