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Babies & Toddlers,
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Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Special Events
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Library Card Sign-Up Month
All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Special Events
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Library Location:
Special Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September with Springfield City Library and the American Library Association!
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This event is in the "Children" group.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
10/01/2024 @ 10:00am - 10/23/2024 @ 3:00pm
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
I Spy a Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt
10/01/2024 @ 10:00am - 10/23/2024 @ 3:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
I Spy with my little eye a pumpkin. Find all the decorated pumpkins in the Children's Room on the clue sheet provided and receive a raffle ticket to win one of the pumpkins and score a treat. Happy Haunting!
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
1
2024
Tue
Budding Bookworms Storytime
10:30am - 11:30am
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Come listen to your new favorite stories and songs followed by free play with new pals!
Every Tuesday morning. Geared toward children pre-k and under with accompanying adults, but older siblings welcome!
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
Central Library
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Oct
1
2024
Tue
Stompers Storytime
10:30am - 11:30am
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Wee Ones is a special storytime developed for toddlers that encourages interaction through stories, music and play. Come have fun while building early literacy and social skills. For children and their caregivers.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
Central Library
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Oct
3
2024
Thu
Wiggle Worms Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Join us each week for a quiet and sensory friendly storytime for babies and toddlers who are not yet walking. Siblings welcome!
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Oct
3
2024
Thu
Circle Time Fun
10:30am - 11:30am
Sixteen Acres Branch
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Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Join us for songs, rhymes and a story or two at Circle Time Fun.
Come join us for education fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup! An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children. No registration required, just drop in. Birth to 5 years, siblings welcome.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Oct
3
2024
Thu
Tiny Tots Sensory Fun
10:30am - 11:15pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Bring your little ones for some sensory fun this fall and let us worry about cleaning up the mess!
Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly sensory activities to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but siblings welcome. Weather permitting, this program will be held on the children's patio!
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Oct
4
2024
Fri
Home City Families Baby & Me Playgroup
10:00am - 11:15am
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Do you have an infant under 12 months (pre-walker)? Join us for some fun and socializing. Developmentally appropriate toys and materials available for you to use with your child.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Central Library
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
5
2024
Sat
Super Saturday Storytime
11:00am - 11:45am
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Join us Saturday mornings for an all ages, themed family storytime. Each week we'll read books, get silly, and do an activity, all about a special theme. Costumes and toys are encouraged!
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
4
2024
Fri
Home City Families Playgroup
1:30pm - 2:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.
No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Sixteen Acres Branch
At Capacity
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct
5
2024
Sat
Learn to Draw
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
At Capacity
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Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
16
Event Details:
Learn how to draw in this three-session workshop that covers the tools of the trade and how to work with shape and volume.
Have you always wanted to draw pictures with pencils, but weren't sure where to start? Join us for one or more sessions to learn basic skills with lines, curves, and tools. No art experience required.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Optional
Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Sep
30
2024
Mon
Code Builders 2.0
2:00pm - 4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Technology
Event Details:
Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!
This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct
1
2024
Tue
Open Studio Tuesdays
2:00pm - 4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Technology
Event Details:
Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct
2
2024
Wed
Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In
2:00pm - 4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Technology
Event Details:
From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn.
Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct
3
2024
Thu
Sew Fun! Drop-In
2:00pm - 5:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Drop-in for our weekly studio session. From sewing a button or hemming pants, to following a pattern to construct a garment using a sewing machine, our sewing volunteer can help you get started!
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Children,
Tweens
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Oct
1
2024
Tue
Creative Tuesdays
3:00pm - 4:30pm
East Springfield Branch
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Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Stop by for an afternoon of crafting fun at the library! We bring the supplies and snacks, you bring the creativity.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Children,
Tweens
Indian Orchard Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Oct
1
2024
Tue
Lego Questers of Indian Orchard
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
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Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Are you up to the LEGO Challenge? Join other LEGO Questers in building our Challenge of the month, or build your own. Tuesdays, 3-5 pm. Indian Orchard branch. For ages 5 and up.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct
1
2024
Tue
Music of the West African Kora with Sean Gaskell
3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Performances
Event Details:
Sean Gaskell will present an educational performance on the kora, a 21-stringed West African harp. Many songs featured on the kora preserve an 800 year history dating back to the founding of the Mande empire.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
2
2024
Wed
Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting
3:30pm - 5:15pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166
Disclaimer(s)
Non-Library Event
This is a non-library-sponsored event.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
3
2024
Thu
Meet Me at the Library
3:00pm - 4:45pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
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Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
It's an afterschool playdate at the library! Stop by between 3:00 - 4:45 for plenty of family friendly fun.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
3
2024
Thu
Freestyle Lego Club
3:30pm - 4:45pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Children,
Tweens
Brightwood Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Oct
3
2024
Thu
After School Café / Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Brightwood Branch
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Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Come and browse from a sample of English and Spanish titles waiting for you to check and read. We'll highlight Latino authors as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Indian Orchard Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct
4
2024
Fri
Switch Gaming On Fridays
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
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Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Room:
IO Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games.
On Fridays we will play Mario Kart, Mario Party and Super Smash Bros Ultimate, on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games. 3-5pm.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Central Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
30
2024
Mon
Chess Knights
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Family friendly chess club for kids to come learn and sharpen their skills in a supportive environment.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Indian Orchard Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct
2
2024
Wed
Wednesday Crafternoons for All Ages
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
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Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Get crafty! Let's make something together.
Join Meg as we do a different craft every week on Wednesday afternoons. Tissue Paper Painting, Watercolor painting, finger painting, and floral book marks are some of the crafts we will be exploring.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Children,
Tweens
Central Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Oct
3
2024
Thu
Art Explorers
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Thursdays this fall, get messy and make some art! Artists will explore different materials and styles, learn some art history, and most importantly get their hands dirty and have fun! Recommended for art lovers 6-11, no art experience required.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Sep
30
2024
Mon
Pajama Storytime
6:00pm - 6:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Get your cozy pajamas on and bring your favorite stuffie to a special pajama storytime. We will read books, sing songs and dance our sillies out. For ages birth to 5 years old.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Brightwood Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct
3
2024
Thu
Music of the West African Kora with Sean Gaskell
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brightwood Branch
At Capacity
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Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Room:
BW Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Sean Gaskell will present an educational performance on the kora, a 21-stringed West African harp. Many songs featured on the kora preserve an 800 year history dating back to the founding of the Mande empire.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Optional
Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
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