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Afterschool Explorers

Big Blue Blocks
2023-05-30 16:00:00 2023-05-30 17:00:00 America/New_York Afterschool Explorers Kendallville Public Library - Art Gallery

Tuesday, May 30
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-05-30 16:00:00 2023-05-30 17:00:00 America/New_York Afterschool Explorers Kids in grades k-5 are invited to stop by and build with our big blue blocks. We'll meet up in the art gallery. Kendallville Public Library - Art Gallery

Kids in grades k-5 are invited to stop by and build with our big blue blocks. We'll meet up in the art gallery.

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

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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: | Games & Recreation |

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Mon, May 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, May 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 09 9:00AM to 3:00PM
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All Branches
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