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Arts & Entertainment

Kids Corner: Story Time!

Need an excuse to leave the house? How about free stories?

Sure, we read all day at our house. But there's something exciting about getting out, enjoying some new surroundings, and being introduced to a new book. Here's a round up of free story times in our area.

Fox Tale Book Shoppe in Woodstock: Mondays and Saturdays at 11 a.m.

If you missed story time with Santa last week, don't despair! There's always a good book in the children's room at Fox Tale, not to mention a dance and movement portion followed by stickers and tattoos. If you have an older child, there's a Children's Book Club for ages 6 to 12 on the 2nd Friday of every month at 4:30 p.m. and a Young Adult Book Club on the 3rd Friday at 4:30 p.m.

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at North Point Mall: Tuesdays at 11am

Themed story time might involve games, crafts, and a special gift after five visits. Be sure to call first to confirm, (678) 624-0149.

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The Friends of the

Check out this link for story times geared toward specific ages from infants to five year olds, not to mention a LEGO club and the amazing Reading PAWS program for beginning and reluctant readers.

: Mondays and Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Story time is always free at PLAY, but you'll be hard pressed not to pay your entrance fee and stay awhile after your kids see the trampolines, moonwalks, foam pits, and specialty play areas.

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