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iRead Book Fest

January 09, 2016 - January 10, 2016 @ 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Description

Meet outstanding and award-winning children's authors throughout the day as they talk about their books and sign copies. Books will be available for sale. Family entertainer Linda Gorham brings children's stories to life with his high-spirited and innovative performances with lots of audience participation. (10:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.). Throughout the day, teachers from School District 112 will be reading from their favorite books.

Event Cost: Free

Event times: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Additional Information

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

Things to Do with Kids

Guides

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Outdoors

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Indoors

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