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Book Buddies
2026-12-03 16:00:00 2026-12-03 16:45:00 America/New_York Book Buddies A Story & Craft Club for Early Readers! Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Thursday, December 03
4:00pm - 4:45pm

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A Story & Craft Club for Early Readers!

Calling all Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders!

Ready for a reading adventure? Join the Book Buddies! Each session, we’ll dive into a great story, share favorite moments, and enjoy a tasty snack. We’ll explore a vibrant picture book or a fun early reader story as a group. Then, we will wrap up the fun with a creative project inspired by the day's book!

Whether your child is just learning to sound out words or is already zooming through early chapter books, they will love exploring stories and making new friends.

Open to all students in Kindergarten through 2nd Grade. Space is limited, secure your spot today.

Sponsored by Wilbraham Friends of the Library.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime and Early Literacy | Book group | Arts & Crafts |

Wilbraham Public Library
Phone: 413-596-6141
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We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Nov 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Nov 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 07 9:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Nov 08 Closed
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Tue, Nov 17, 9:30am - 10:15am
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Tue, Nov 24, 9:30am - 10:15am
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Gather your team and race to be the fastest puzzlers in town!
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