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Read to Me Jamboree

Early Childhood Learning Festival
2025-08-16 12:00:00 2025-08-16 16:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Read to Me Jamboree Play, sing, laugh and dance at the Read to Me Jamboree, Early Childhood Learning Festival! Clark Pleasant Branch - Adult Learning Center, CPB Community Room, CPB STEAM Zone, CPB Youth Program Room

Saturday, August 16
12:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-16 12:00:00 2025-08-16 16:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Read to Me Jamboree Play, sing, laugh and dance at the Read to Me Jamboree, Early Childhood Learning Festival! Clark Pleasant Branch - Adult Learning Center, CPB Community Room, CPB STEAM Zone, CPB Youth Program Room

Clark Pleasant Branch

Adult Learning Center, CPB Community Room, CPB STEAM Zone, CPB Youth Program Room

Play, sing, laugh and dance at the Read to Me Jamboree, Early Childhood Learning Festival!

Everyone is invited to meet award-winning children's author Janna Matthies, international children's recording artists Nathalia, and enjoy snacks and activities as you learn how to enhance your child's learning experience. You do not have to be a Johnson County resident to attend this free event at the Clark Pleasant Branch Library. Caregivers will learn about Every Child Ready to Read early literacy practices and activities that they can do at home.

  • A special musical performance by Nathalia
  • Storytimes with Indiana author Janna Matthies
  • Get your picture taken with a costume character
  • Enjoy early literacy activities
  • Face painting, food and fun

AGE GROUP: | Preschoolers | Families | Babies & Toddlers |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

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Clark Pleasant Branch
CPL_Ref@jcplin.org
Phone: (317) 535-6206
Branch manager
Davin Kolderup
Hours
Mon, Jul 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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