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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
We're closed Monday September 02 due to All ACPL Locations will be CLOSED for Holiday.
Mon, Sep 02 Closed
(All ACPL Locations will be CLOSED for Holiday. )
Tue, Sep 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 06 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 07 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 08 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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