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Allendale Library Hosts Dual Story Hour Sessions for Young Children

Allendale's AHJ library branch is running two Story Hour sessions today, at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., giving young children two chances to participate.

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Allendale Library Hosts Dual Story Hour Sessions for Young Children
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The Allendale branch of the AHJ (Allendale–Hampton–Jasper) regional library system is offering young children two bites at the apple today, with back-to-back Story Hour sessions scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

Rather than a single session, the branch structured the day around identical programming at 10:30 a.m. and again at 3:30 p.m., a format that accommodates families with different schedules, whether that means a morning drop-in before noon naps or an afternoon visit after a preschool day wraps up.

The dual-session approach reflects a practical understanding of how caregivers in Allendale County move through their days. A five-hour gap between offerings gives families flexibility that a single midday slot would not, widening access to programming that supports early literacy at no cost through a public institution.

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The AHJ system, which serves Allendale, Hampton, and Jasper counties through its regional network, holds the Allendale branch as a consistent community anchor for families with young children. Story Hour programs of this kind are among the most attended youth services public libraries offer, building foundational reading readiness through shared books, songs, and structured listening in a group setting.

For families who missed the morning session, the 3:30 p.m. offering remains available today at the Allendale branch.

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