Children’s storytime in the park - Rocks Riverside Park, Seventeen Mile Rocks
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Experience the magic of storytime with your child during a First 5 Forever storytime session in the park at the Pop-up Library. This interactive session includes stories and songs for young children. Ideal for children from birth to five years and their parents or carers. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
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Rocks Riverside Park, Seventeen Mile Rocks
Rocks Riverside Park, 5 Counihan Road, Seventeen Mile Rocks
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