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Gloucester 400 - A Quadricentennial Celebration

​First R is proud to participate in the celebrations surrounding Gloucester 400. The Gloucester 400th anniversary honors New England's oldest seaport established in 1623. Throughout the year, First R will be introducing local authors to the kids of Cape Ann in honor of this special anniversary. 

Click here for Gloucester 400 details and calendar of events. Also, you can read fascinating stories chronicling Gloucester's people, places and history. ​

countdown to kindergarten

​First R is pleased to be involved with "Countdown to Kindergarten" each year. Our fantastic affiliates Gloucester Education Foundation, Pathways for Children and Gloucester public schools collaborate to make going back to school fun. First R gives each incoming kindergartner a free copy of Richard Scarry’s “Best Little Word Book Ever.” 

COUNTDOWN TO KINDERGARTEN 2023:

Thursday, August 17, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Gloucester High School Field House
Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930

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