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Friends Forever

Friendship Bracelets for Beginners
2025-07-30 10:00:00 2025-07-30 11:00:00 America/New_York Friends Forever Bracelets with beads. Main Library - Griffin Room

Wednesday, July 30
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-07-30 10:00:00 2025-07-30 11:00:00 America/New_York Friends Forever Bracelets with beads. Main Library - Griffin Room

Main Library

Griffin Room

Bracelets with beads.

Create colorful friendship bracelets to wear or trade with friends! Perfect for early elementary skill level.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafting |

TAGS: | Summer Reading |

Main Library
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Mon, Jun 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 Closed
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