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June 6, 2025

Celebrate Barbara Bush's 100th Birthday With Us Tomorrow at Family Storytimes!

Saturday, June 7 | 11 AM - Noon
All HPL locations

We're honoring former First Lady Barbara Bush’s 100th birthday and Family Literacy Day with storytimes and activities featuring some of her most cherished children’s books, including:

• Winnie the Poohby A.A. Milne
• The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen
• The classic folktale Jack and the Beanstalk
• The Good Egg by Jory John and Pete Oswald
• Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney
• The beloved Babar series by Jean de Brunhoff

These classic, heartwarming tales reflect Barbara Bush’s love of storytelling and imagination. Featured books are available for checkout in person at our locations and online through our digital collections.

Stick around after the storytime for crafts, games, and other engaging activities!

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