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After School Explorers - Color your own Pencil Bag!
2026-08-18 16:00:00 2026-08-18 16:45:00 America/New_York After School Explorers - Color your own Pencil Bag! Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room

Tuesday, August 18
4:00pm - 4:45pm

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Kendallville Public Library

Youth Program Room

Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join us in decorating a canvas pencil bag! Come and get creative and leave with a cool pouch.

This program is intended for kids in grades K-5. In an effort to be courteous to our patrons and waitlisted registrants:

  • Register all attendees
  • Please arrive prior to the program’s start time.  Registering for a program will not hold your seat after the program’s designated start time
  • If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration online or by calling 260-343-2010

AGE GROUP: | Children (Grades K-5) |

EVENT TYPE: | DIY, Crafting, & How-To |

TAGS: | gradeschool | explorers | afterschool |

Kendallville Public Library
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Phone: 260-343-2010
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Fri, Jul 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 18 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jul 19 Closed
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