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No travel plans for spring break? No worries! You can find fantastic fun right here at the library! Whether you’re looking to wiggle, craft, or discover something new, you’ll find something for everyone in our jam-packed schedule full of family-friendly programs — no plane tickets required! 

Fire and Ice: Presented by Mad Science 

Best for ages 5-11 with an adult 
Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. 
This spectacular show will thrill and chill audiences with amazing dry ice experiments! Sponsored by the Library Foundation. Registration required. 

Family Concert: Miss Jamie’s Farm 

Best for ages 3-7 with their families 
Monday, March 23, 10 a.m. 
Sing, dance, laugh, and learn about life down on the farm with Miss Jamie and her puppet animal friends! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. No registration required. 

Star Wars Party  

Best for ages 4-11 with their families 
Monday, March 23, 3:30-5 p.m. 
Celebrate Star Wars in your own galaxy! This out-of-this-world program is full of exciting activities for everyone whether you’re a Jedi, Sith, youngling, droid, or another friend from far, far, away. No registration required. 

Ooey-Gooey Creature Creation 

Best for ages 6-11 
Tuesday, March 24, 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. 
We’ll create exciting new life forms with fun ingredients. Registration required. 

Creation Station: Decorative Birdhouses  

Best for ages 3 and older with their families 
Tuesday, March 24, 6 p.m. 
Wednesday, March 25, 9:30 a.m. 
Saturday, March 28, 9:30 a.m. 
Craft and create with us! Decorate a mini birdhouse to give a cute pompom bird a home. No registration required. 

Family Fun: Terrariums  

Best for ages 3-11 with an adult 
Wednesday, March 25, 1 p.m.3 p.m.5 p.m. 
Registration required. 

The Magical World of Balloons: Presented by Smarty Pants  

Best for ages 3-9 with their families 
Thursday, March 26, 10 a.m. 
Get ready for more of Smarty’s fun with a new show full of amazing magic, hilarious laugh-out-loud comedy and of course, his award-winning, world’s biggest balloon props. Registration required. 

Pokémon Bingo  

Best for ages 3-11 with an adult 
Thursday, March 26, 2 p.m.3:30 p.m.6 p.m. 
Stop by for a quick game of bingo featuring all your favorite Pokémon characters! Registration required. 

Gather and Play at Pocket Park 

Best for ages 11 and younger with their families 
Friday, March 27, 10 a.m. 
Let’s celebrate the start of spring outdoors! Stop by Pocket Park for art, games, bubbles, chalk, and more. No registration required. 

Celebrate Eid al-Fitr 

Best for ages 11 and younger with their families 
Saturday, March 28, 3 p.m.
Eid al-Fitr is a joyful festival that marks the end of Ramadan. All are welcome to learn and celebrate together with a special story, craft, and other activities. Registration required.

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