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At the Library: Storytime for Little Ones, Puppet Show for Families

"Queen Glitter" will make an appearance at Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg.

Leslie Johnson, Neighbor
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There are plenty of activities to keep the little ones engaged this week at libraries serving the Stone Mountain area, including morning and evening programs today, Monday June 27:

Hairston Crossing:

Monday, June 27, 10 am-10:45 am:  For ages 3-5 years.  Described as “storytime fun from around the world for the preschool set! “ The program includes songs and stories. Open to first 15 participants.

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Redan-Trotti:

Monday, June, 27, 5-6 pm. Puppeteers Peter and Mary Ann Hart put on an international puppet show, which includes marionettes to muppet-style to an 18-foot parade dragon. The interactive show is for families, all ages welcome. Open to first 60 participants.

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Wednesday, June 29:

  • 10-10:45 am: For ages 0-2, the program is an introduction for parents and young children to development-enhancing activities and materials. Every parent is required to participate, and each child needs an adult lap. No groups, please.
  • 11-11:45 am: Children ages 3-5 will listen to stories based on the One World, Many Stories summer theme. After the stories, kids do a theme-related craft. Open to first 24 participants.

Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg:

Tuesday, June 28, 11-11:45 am: Queen Glitter brings her magic to the library, including stories from Glitterland. Guest storyteller Kathy Bennett will entertain kids ages 3-5.

Normal hours of operation: The three libraries serving Stone Mountain -- Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg, Redan-Trotti, and Hairston Crossing -- are all closed on Sundays; open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. *Please note, Sunday, July 3, 2011 and Monday, July 4, 2011 libraries will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

Addresses and phone numbers:
•    Hairston Crossing, 4911 Redan Road, Stone Mountain, 30088
Phone: 404-508-7170
•    Redan-Trotti, 1569 Wellborn Road, Lithonia, 30058
Phone: 770-482-3821
•    Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg, 952 Leon Street, Stone Mountain, 30083
Phone: 770-413-2020

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