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Children's Author: Robin Preiss Glasser
- Date: 04/15/2023 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Children's Room
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, California 92660
Calling all ballet dancers! Join us for an interactive event with Robin Preiss Glasser, bestselling illustrator of the internationally renowned Fancy Nancy series. Be sure to wear your favorite Fancy Nancy/ballet outfits!
Participants will have the opportunity to meet the author, listen to a reading of her new book, Gloria's Promise, partake in some ballet exercises, and enjoy a ballet themed craft! Books will be available for purchase. Ages 12 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is free and registration is recommended.
Register for Children's Author: Robin Preiss Glasser
Funding is generously provided by the Friends of the Library.