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Sticks and Stories

(Ages 3-5 with a Caregiver)
2025-05-19 10:00:00 2025-05-19 10:30:00 America/New_York Sticks and Stories Nature exploration and storytime at Mattera Cabin! Mattera Cabin - 1481 Main St, Reading, MA 01867

Monday, May 19
10:00am - 10:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-05-19 10:00:00 2025-05-19 10:30:00 America/New_York Sticks and Stories Nature exploration and storytime at Mattera Cabin! Mattera Cabin - 1481 Main St, Reading, MA 01867

Mattera Cabin

1481 Main St, Reading, MA 01867

Nature exploration and storytime at Mattera Cabin!

Preschooler-paced hike, stories, and more! There is no such thing as bad weather, dress for outside exploration!

This program meets at Mattera Cabin 1481 Main Street in Reading.

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Reading Public Library. Thank you, Friends!

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytimes | STEAM | Friends Sponsored Program |

Reading Public Library
rdg@noblenet.org
Phone: 781-944-0840
Hours
We're closed Sunday August 03 due to Closed on Sundays during the summer
Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 1:00PM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 Closed
(Closed on Sundays during the summer)
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About the Library

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To ask questions about accessibility or request accommodations, please contact the library at rdgadmin@noblenet.org.

If the Reading Public schools are closed due to snow, all Children's programming will be canceled.

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