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Dr. Vivian A. Palladoro Performing Arts Series: Eastman ...

Occurs on February 13 Dr. Vivian A. Palladoro Performing Arts Series

Join the Eastman Community Music School for a family-friendly performance followed by a question-and-answer session with the musicians. Each performance lasts approximately 20 minutes and […]

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February 13, 2026

Dr. Vivian A. Palladoro Performing Arts Series: Eastman Evenings

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Time 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location Adams Atrium
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Mon

23

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Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Groove and Giggle

Occurs on February 23 Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Groove and Giggle

Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on select Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and be whisked away on literary adventures […]

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February 23, 2026

Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Groove and Giggle

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Time 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location Adams Atrium
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Mon

02

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Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Exploration Station

Occurs on March 2 Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Exploration Station

Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on select Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and be whisked away on literary adventures as part […]

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March 02, 2026

Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Exploration Station

Recurring Event
Time 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location Adams Atrium
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Mon

09

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Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Exploration Station

Occurs on March 9 Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Exploration Station

Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on select Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and be whisked away on literary adventures as part […]

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March 09, 2026

Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Exploration Station

Recurring Event
Time 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location Adams Atrium
[Get Full Details]

Sat

14

The window in Adams Atrium with the Eastman Community Music School Logo

Dr. Vivian A. Palladoro Performing Arts Series: Eastman ...

Occurs on March 14

Join the Eastman Community Music School for a family-friendly performance followed by a question-and-answer session with the musicians. Each performance lasts approximately 20 minutes and is free […]

View Event Details
March 14, 2026

Dr. Vivian A. Palladoro Performing Arts Series: Eastman Evenings

Time 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location Adams Atrium
[Get Full Details]

Mon

16

Storytime Club Logo featuring two happy kids and four books

Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Exploration Station

Occurs on March 16 Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Exploration Station

Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on select Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and be whisked away on literary adventures as part […]

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March 16, 2026

Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Exploration Station

Recurring Event
Time 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location Adams Atrium
[Get Full Details]

Mon

23

Storytime Club Logo featuring two happy kids and four books

Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Exploration Station

Occurs on March 23 Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Exploration Station

Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on select Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and be whisked away on literary adventures as part […]

View Event Details
March 23, 2026

Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Exploration Station

Recurring Event
Time 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location Adams Atrium
[Get Full Details]

Mon

06

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Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowersâ ...

Occurs on April 6 Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers 

Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on select Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and be whisked away on literary adventures as part […]

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April 06, 2026

Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers 

Recurring Event
Time 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location Adams Atrium
[Get Full Details]

Fri

10

The window in Adams Atrium with the Eastman Community Music School Logo

Dr. Vivian A. Palladoro Performing Arts Series: Eastman ...

Occurs on April 10

Join the Eastman Community Music School for a family-friendly performance followed by a question-and-answer session with the musicians. Each performance lasts approximately 20 minutes and is free […]

View Event Details
April 10, 2026

Dr. Vivian A. Palladoro Performing Arts Series: Eastman Evenings

Time 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location Adams Atrium
[Get Full Details]

Mon

13

Storytime Club Logo featuring two happy kids and four books

Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowersâ ...

Occurs on April 13 Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers 

Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on select Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and be whisked away on literary adventures as part […]

View Event Details
April 13, 2026

Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers 

Recurring Event
Time 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location Adams Atrium
[Get Full Details]

Mon

20

Storytime Club Logo featuring two happy kids and four books

Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowersâ ...

Occurs on April 20 Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers 

Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on select Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and be whisked away on literary adventures as part […]

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April 20, 2026

Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers 

Recurring Event
Time 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location Adams Atrium
[Get Full Details]

Mon

27

Storytime Club Logo featuring two happy kids and four books

Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowersâ ...

Occurs on April 27 Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers 

Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on select Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and be whisked away on literary adventures as part […]

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April 27, 2026

Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers 

Recurring Event
Time 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location Adams Atrium
[Get Full Details]

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