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CANCELLED – Toddler Tales at John Rylands Library

Sarah Gaffney-Lang, Families Editor

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Toddler Tales

John Rylands Research Institute and Library, City Centre
5 March-4 June 2020
Date
Time
Session Features
05 Mar 2020
11:00 am-11:45 am
02 Apr 2020
11:00 am-11:45 am
07 May 2020
11:00 am-11:45 am
04 Jun 2020
11:00 am-11:45 am

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

Free
Children sat on cushions in Toddler Tales session
The University of Manchester Library
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John Rylands Library might not seem like an obvious place to entertain toddlers but it’s architecture and atmosphere will have most kids mesmerised.

These monthly sessions invite you to pull up a cushion and join in playtime, creating a story world of your own.

No need to book, just drop in.
For children 5 years old and under.

Accessibility

  • Parent and Baby

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