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Hands on Nature
2026-04-23 11:00:00 2026-04-23 12:00:00 America/New_York Hands on Nature Come learn about pollinators in our gardens! Memorial Hall Library - Activity Room

Thursday, April 23
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-23 11:00:00 2026-04-23 12:00:00 America/New_York Hands on Nature Come learn about pollinators in our gardens! Memorial Hall Library - Activity Room

Memorial Hall Library

Activity Room

Come learn about pollinators in our gardens!

In our Pollinators program we will learn about the fabulous pollinators of New England! Discover the wonderful things our butterflies, bees and hummingbirds do to help our planet thrive. Learn who our pollinators are and how they help our planet, then enjoy a fun pollinator activity!  Especially for children ages 4 and up.  Thank you Friends of Memorial Hall Library for sponsoring this school vacation week program!  Please sign up children who will attend as space is limited.

AGE GROUP: | Older Elementary | Early Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Program--Children |

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