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Registration opens:
November 02nd, 2026

Little Chef: Apples and Pumpkins

Ages 8-12
2026-11-23 16:00:00 2026-11-23 17:00:00 America/New_York Little Chef: Apples and Pumpkins Come to the Makerspace and make some baked apple treats and a pumpkins dessert. Please register. Please inquire for potential allergens. Jackson Branch - Makerspace

Monday, November 23
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Jackson Branch

Makerspace

Come to the Makerspace and make some baked apple treats and a pumpkins dessert. Please register. Please inquire for potential allergens.

Please register.

Please inquire for potential allergens.

Ages 8-12

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Jackson Branch
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Sensory Space
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Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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Storytime Room
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