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Midsummer Outdoor Extravaganza!
2026-07-21 17:00:00 2026-07-21 19:00:00 America/New_York Midsummer Outdoor Extravaganza! Celebrate the halfway point of our Summer Reading Programs with a fun, outdoor event with Bubbles McGee, Trolley Dogs Food Truck, games, and more! Memorial Hall Library - Outside

Tuesday, July 21
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-21 17:00:00 2026-07-21 19:00:00 America/New_York Midsummer Outdoor Extravaganza! Celebrate the halfway point of our Summer Reading Programs with a fun, outdoor event with Bubbles McGee, Trolley Dogs Food Truck, games, and more! Memorial Hall Library - Outside

Celebrate the halfway point of our Summer Reading Programs with a fun, outdoor event with Bubbles McGee, Trolley Dogs Food Truck, games, and more!

Join us for a fun-filled evening of bubbles, music, great eats, and good vibes! Whether you're coming with friends, family, or just looking for something different to do, this event has something for everyone.

  • Bubbles McGee will dazzle with an amazing bubble show
  • Enjoy mouthwatering food and drinks from Trolley Dogs
  • We will have a variety of outdoor games, plus sidewalk chalk fun
  • Free popsicles
  • A pie baking contest

Hang out, grab a bite, and enjoy a fun evening at your public library.

This event is funded by the Friends of Memorial Hall Library. 

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Toddlers | Teens | Preschool | Older Elementary | Early Elementary | Babies | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Program--Tweens | Library Program--Teens | Library Program--Children | Library Program--Adults |

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