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Book Explorers with First Lady Dominique Johnson
2025-08-23 10:30:00 2025-08-23 12:00:00 America/Chicago Book Explorers with First Lady Dominique Johnson Set out on a reading adventure! Each week First Lady Johnson will share one of her favorite books and invite children to share theirs in a special book show-and-tell. Center Street Branch -

Saturday, August 23
10:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-23 10:30:00 2025-08-23 12:00:00 America/Chicago Book Explorers with First Lady Dominique Johnson Set out on a reading adventure! Each week First Lady Johnson will share one of her favorite books and invite children to share theirs in a special book show-and-tell. Center Street Branch -

Set out on a reading adventure! Each week First Lady Johnson will share one of her favorite books and invite children to share theirs in a special book show-and-tell.

This program invites kids to explore books, build confidence, and enjoy reading together. Caregivers are invited to stay for a quick session led by special guests to learn simple ways to support reading at home.

Additional dates and locations:

  • Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., July 12 and July 26
  • Atkinson Branch, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., July 19 and August 9
  • Center Street Branch, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., August 2 and August 23
  • Good Hope Branch, 7715 Good Hope Rd., August 16

AGE GROUP: | Young Children (0-5) | Elementary (6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Story Time |

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Center Street Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Mary Lopez
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