Date: Sat, Aug 29, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Venue: Southgate Community Library, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Family
Join Marbles Kids Museum at the library for family play to help kids ages 3-5 get ready for school.
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“Arrive fifteen minutes early to secure a parking spot in the library lot.”
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Ready, Set, School Community Playdates runs Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM.
Southgate Community Library is at 1601-14 Cross Link Road, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.
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