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Long Beach Storytimes

by Rachel Orfila

November 11, 2008

There are many good things about storytime at the library. It's free, and you don't have to register, so you can decide to go (or not) on the spur of the moment. You can preview books before checking them out. Hearing stories read aloud helps kids learn to love books, and it also prepares them for the sitting-still-and-listening in preschool and kindergarten.   When my daughter was  Read more...

Book Nooks for Tots

by Rachel Orfila

October 10, 2008

I'm addicted to books, and I hope that one day my daughter will be a little bookworm too. To that end, we've clocked a lot of hours at the library together, starting off with lots of Eric Carle and Spot , then graduating to current faves like Best Friends for Frances and The Gruffalo . The children's section at the Cerritos Library is one of our favorite  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in long beach

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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