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Welcoming and Belonging Story Time

Sat, Sep 12

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Rooted Books & Gifts LLC

Join us for story time; this month, the focus is about belonging! We'll be reading The Day You Begin, and then we'll brainstorm words, phrases, and pictures we can draw on the sidewalk outside to let our neighbors know they belong here. This event is great for families and kids ages babies-9!

Welcoming and Belonging Story Time
Welcoming and Belonging Story Time

Time & Location

Sep 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Rooted Books & Gifts LLC, 315 N Locust St, Grand Island, NE 68801, USA

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Join us for story time; this month, the focus is about belonging! We'll be reading The Day You Begin, and then we'll brainstorm words, phrases, and pictures we can draw on the sidewalk outside to let our neighbors know they belong here. This event is great for families and kids ages babies-9!

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    Rooted Books & Gifts LLC, 315 N Locust St, Grand Island, NE 68801, USA
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