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Stories on the Road

Lower Shawsheen Playground
2026-07-20 10:00:00 2026-07-20 10:30:00 America/New_York Stories on the Road Ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for an outdoor storytime! Please note: this program is held weather permitting. Memorial Hall Library -

Monday, July 20
10:00am - 10:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-07-20 10:00:00 2026-07-20 10:30:00 America/New_York Stories on the Road Ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for an outdoor storytime! Please note: this program is held weather permitting. Memorial Hall Library -

Ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for an outdoor storytime! Please note: this program is held weather permitting.

As part of our Summer Reading program, we'll be taking storytime on the road - this time, we'll be at Lower Shawsheen Playground!

Registration is not required. This program will be cancelled in the event of poor weather and our website's events calendar will be updated by 9:30AM the day of the program if we need to cancel.

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Preschool | Babies |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Program--Children |

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Memorial Hall Library
Phone: 978-623-8400
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