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Messy Art

Ages 2 to 6 Years
2025-10-24 10:00:00 2025-10-24 11:00:00 America/New_York Messy Art Kids and caregivers can drop in for a messy craft! Memorial Hall Library - Activity Room

Friday, October 24
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-10-24 10:00:00 2025-10-24 11:00:00 America/New_York Messy Art Kids and caregivers can drop in for a messy craft! Memorial Hall Library - Activity Room

Memorial Hall Library

Activity Room

Kids and caregivers can drop in for a messy craft!

Ages 2-6 years old and their caregivers can join us for a messy craft!

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Preschool |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Program--Children |

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