Books Unbanned Storytime at Books are Magic [Smith St]
Join us at Books Are Magic for a Books Unbanned Storytime and Craft activity for ages 3-8 and their caregivers. As part of Brooklyn Public Library’s Books Unbanned initiative, we are celebrating every child’s freedom to read by sharing picture books that have been banned or challenged around the world. After Storytime kids and grown ups will get to use our button maker to create their own buttons celebrating their freedom to read! Book giveaway while supplies last.
Geared towards ages 3-8 but all are welcome! Please register- registration is not required to attend but helps us in preparing craft materials to bring along. Thank you!
This program is made possible through the generous funding of City’s First Readers, a New York City Council initiative.
Books Are Magic [Smith Street]
225 Smith St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
225 Smith St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
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09/26/2024 04:00 pm
09/26/2024 05:00 pm
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Books Unbanned Storytime at Books are Magic [Smith St]
<p><span>Join us at Books Are Magic for a Books Unbanned Storytime and Craft activity for ages 3-8 and their caregivers. As part of Brooklyn Public Library’s Books Unbanned initiative, we are celebrating every child’s freedom to read by sharing picture books that have been banned or challenged around the world. After Storytime kids and grown ups will get to use our button maker to create their own buttons celebrating their freedom to read! Book giveaway while supplies last. </span></p><p><em><span>Geared towards ages 3-8 but all are welcome! Please register- registration is not required to attend but helps us in preparing craft materials to bring along. Thank you! </span></em></p>
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