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Special Storytimes at Captain Leonard Destin Park this Summer

For Summer Reading 2022, the Destin Library will host a special series of Cuddlers and Toddlers storytimes at Captain Leonard Destin Park. The theme for summer reading this year is Oceans of […]

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For Summer Reading 2022, the Destin Library will host a special series of Cuddlers and Toddlers storytimes at Captain Leonard Destin Park.

The theme for summer reading this year is Oceans of Possibilities, where kids will hear stories about ocean monsters, ocean wildlife, and other aquatic marvels.

There will also be fingerplays, stretching, and ocean-themed yoga fun.
Feel free to bring a blanket or mat to participate.

Storytimes at the Park will be held every other Thursday on June 9^th, June 23^rd, July 7^th, and July 21^st at 10:30 a.m. On the other Thursdays, storytimes will be held at the library, as usual.

Captain Leonard Destin Park is located at 101 Calhoun Avenue, less than half a mile from the library. These storytimes are targeted to ages 0-3, but are open to all children.

If you have any questions, please contact the library at 850-837-8572 or library@cityofdestin.com.

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