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Adults with Special Challenges

Groundhog's Day Craft
2025-02-03 10:30:00 2025-02-03 11:30:00 America/New_York Adults with Special Challenges Join us for a fun craft to celebrate Groundhog's Day! Jackson Branch - Jackson Quiet Study Room

Monday, February 03
10:30am - 11:30am

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Jackson Branch

Jackson Quiet Study Room

Join us for a fun craft to celebrate Groundhog's Day!

Join us to create a fun craft for Groundhog's Day. Caregivers must be present. Please register. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | DIY/Craft | Diversability |

TAGS: | Sensory Space |

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