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Peace Day Paper Cranes
2025-08-06 15:30:00 2025-08-06 16:30:00 America/New_York Peace Day Paper Cranes Fold, Fly, and Remember. Main Library -

Wednesday, August 06
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-06 15:30:00 2025-08-06 16:30:00 America/New_York Peace Day Paper Cranes Fold, Fly, and Remember. Main Library -

Fold, Fly, and Remember.

Learn about the significance of peace, resilience, and hope through the story of Hiroshima, and discover the art of origami by creating your very own paper cranes. Designed for grades 3-5.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafting |

TAGS: | Summer Reading |

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