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Join the Hero Party: A Dav Pilkey Celebration
2025-11-03 16:00:00 2025-11-03 17:30:00 America/Chicago Join the Hero Party: A Dav Pilkey Celebration Drop in and join in the fun as we celebrate Dav Pilkey, his beloved books, and the upcoming release of Dog Man: Big Jim Believes! All part of Children’s Book Week! Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Monday, November 03
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-03 16:00:00 2025-11-03 17:30:00 America/Chicago Join the Hero Party: A Dav Pilkey Celebration Drop in and join in the fun as we celebrate Dav Pilkey, his beloved books, and the upcoming release of Dog Man: Big Jim Believes! All part of Children’s Book Week! Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Main Library

Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Drop in and join in the fun as we celebrate Dav Pilkey, his beloved books, and the upcoming release of Dog Man: Big Jim Believes! All part of Children’s Book Week!

Get ready for a heroic celebration of Dav Pilkey, his beloved books, and the upcoming release of Dog Man: Big Jim Believes!  Drop in and dive into hands-on activities, creative fun, and playful adventures with Dog Man, Cat Kid, Captain Underpants, and more. This special event is part of Children’s Book Week, making it the perfect time to celebrate reading, imagination, and the silly, heroic world Pilkey has created. Come join the fun and step into Planet Pilkey!

AGE GROUP: | Elementary School |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

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Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit
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Join the Hero Party: A Dav Pilkey Celebration
Mon, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Drop in and join in the fun as we celebrate Dav Pilkey, his beloved books, and the upcoming release of Dog Man: Big Jim Believes! All part of Children’s Book Week!
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