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Family Fun at the Library

Craft Fest
2024-08-22 19:00:00 2024-08-22 20:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Family Fun at the Library Main Library - Children's Program Room

Thursday, August 22
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-22 19:00:00 2024-08-22 20:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Family Fun at the Library Activities for families with children of all ages to enjoy! Main Library - Children's Program Room

Main Library

Children's Program Room

Activities for families with children of all ages to enjoy!

It's been a fun summer and now we're ready to wrap it up with a craft room closet clean-out! Who knows what wonders await. Come get crafty with us and create some amazing masterpieces!

Space is limited: register in advance to reserve your spot and receive reminders. Registration will guarantee your seat until the event begins. Accessibility needs? Please contact ask@acpl.info as soon as possible - we’d love to help.

Main Library
Phone: 260.421.1200
Hours
Mon, Oct 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 31 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 01 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 02 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 03 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the library

The Main Library includes six public meeting rooms, a theater, art gallery, underground parking garage, the Genealogy Center, and the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research. Parking at the main library is free if you have a valid library card. If you do not have a library card, parking costs $1/hour with a maximum charge of $7 for the day. Parking tickets must be taken inside the main library for validation and/or payment.  

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