Last storyhour in children's area

Sabrina, Chelsea, and Oliver playing together. Sort of.

We're going to miss this cutie-pie!  Toronto!  Brrrr!

Kiley is very pleased to hear that ... I don't know what. Clapping is always fun.           

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