Summer ECE Events flyer with a beach-themed blue background promoting free early childhood literacy and family activities in Grand Marais and Tofte. Learning Opportunities Through Stories (LOTS): Engaging story time, a simple craft, and literacy activities for children and caregivers. Each child receives a copy of the featured book to help build a home library and continue learning at home. Friend Family Neighbor (FFN): A welcoming playgroup where children and caregivers can play, connect, and build community. Intended for friends, family, and neighbor caregivers, but open to all families and caregivers. Locations and Schedule: Grand Marais: Cook County Schools. Enter through the main entrance and follow the signs. Tuesdays, June 30–August 10 10:00–10:45 a.m. LOTS 10:45 a.m.–Noon FFN Tofte: Birch Grove Community School, next to the pavilion. Wednesdays, July 1–August 11 3:15–4:00 p.m. LOTS 4:00–5:15 p.m. FFN Presented by Cook County Community Education and generously funded by the North Shore Collaborative and the Northland Foundation. For questions, contact Lacey Smith at lsmith@isd166.org or 218-387-2271 ext. 408. Logos for Cook County Community Education, North Shore Collaborative, and Northland Foundation appear at the bottom of the flyer.

Summer ECFE Events

Cook County Schools

July 1, 2026

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