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Sat
14
Kids Reading Across Rhode Island Kick-Off Celebration
Saturday, May 14, 2011
12:00 PM-3:00 PM
Cost: Free
Rhode Island State House
Smith Street, Providence
Capital Hill
RI State House Celebration
Join us to celebrate Kids Reading Across Rhode Island at the State House! 
Schedule of the day:
12:00 - 3:00 - Summer Reading Fun & Games with RI Schools & Libraries
Try it! Exhibits & Activities from RIMOSA (RI Museum of Science & Art)
1:00 - Brown University Lion Dance Team Performs
1:30 - Grace Lin speaks! Governor's State Room
2:30 - Grace Lin speaks! Governor's State Room
FREE book!
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
(1 per family)
- Fortune cookies for all!
- Free parking available in the State lots.
- Book sale & signing with Grace Lin.
Join a discussion group or program at your local public library, June - August 2011!
http://krari.blogspot.com/p/krari-state-house-celebration.html
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