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Across the U.S.A

Picture book and activity program
2026-01-22 16:30:00 2026-01-22 17:00:00 America/New_York Across the U.S.A Learn about other states through books and activities! Memorial Hall Library - Activity Room

Thursday, January 22
4:30pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-22 16:30:00 2026-01-22 17:00:00 America/New_York Across the U.S.A Learn about other states through books and activities! Memorial Hall Library - Activity Room

Memorial Hall Library

Activity Room

Learn about other states through books and activities!

Kids ages 5-8 can learn about individual states each month at this *NEW* after school/weekend program.  Each month we'll share a picture book about one state and do an activity that represents that state.  Please sign up the child only and sign up each month.  Space is limited!  The program will also be repeated on one Saturday afternoon per month so please check the dates when signing up.

AGE GROUP: | Early Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Program--Children |

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