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Craft of the Month: Back to School Backpack
2025-09-03 12:00:00 2025-09-03 20:00:00 America/New_York Craft of the Month: Back to School Backpack Drop in activity for all ages. September 3 - 30. Cottam Branch -

Wednesday, September 03
12:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-03 12:00:00 2025-09-03 20:00:00 America/New_York Craft of the Month: Back to School Backpack Drop in activity for all ages. September 3 - 30. Cottam Branch -

Drop in activity for all ages. September 3 - 30.

Make a back pack craft at the library to get ready for school. All ages, drop in craft for the month. 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Other | Craft |

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