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Unbooked Kids | Poetry Kits
2026-04-24 18:00:00 2026-04-24 20:00:00 America/Chicago Unbooked Kids | Poetry Kits April is National Poetry Month!  Design a miniature poetry kit to carry with you anywhere, all year long. Main Library - Nate & Lillie Story Room

Friday, April 24
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-24 18:00:00 2026-04-24 20:00:00 America/Chicago Unbooked Kids | Poetry Kits April is National Poetry Month!  Design a miniature poetry kit to carry with you anywhere, all year long. Main Library - Nate & Lillie Story Room

Main Library

Nate & Lillie Story Room

April is National Poetry Month!  Design a miniature poetry kit to carry with you anywhere, all year long.

School age kids and families can drop in Friday evenings for crafts and activities that inspire wonder and imagination!

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Unbooked Kids! | April 2026
Fridays, 6 pm

• Apr 3, Daffodil Craft

• Apr 10, Plastic Egg Characters

• Apr 17, Narwhal and Jelly

• Apr 24, Poetry Kits

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AGE GROUP: | School age | All ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Social | Activity |

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