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Cardboard Creations Challenge

Create a Stage for Your Stuffie’s Big Show (Grades K-5)
2026-05-06 16:00:00 2026-05-06 17:00:00 America/Chicago Cardboard Creations Challenge Bring your favorite stuffed animal and create a custom cardboard stage for their big show. Decorate a backdrop and design the perfect performance space! Registration Required. Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Wednesday, May 06
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-06 16:00:00 2026-05-06 17:00:00 America/Chicago Cardboard Creations Challenge Bring your favorite stuffed animal and create a custom cardboard stage for their big show. Decorate a backdrop and design the perfect performance space! Registration Required. Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Main Library

Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Bring your favorite stuffed animal and create a custom cardboard stage for their big show. Decorate a backdrop and design the perfect performance space! Registration Required.

Registration opens March 15 at 6 AM. Please register each child separately. 

Bring your favorite stuffed animal and design a one-of-a-kind performance stage just for them! Using cardboard, paper, and craft supplies, kids will create a mini stage complete with backdrops, curtains, and decorations. Will your stuffie perform in a concert, magic show, talent show, or something totally unique? Let your imagination take the spotlight in this creative, hands-on building challenge. Grades K-5.

A Spanish-speaking staff member will be available to assist families, if needed.

Habrá un miembro del personal que habla español disponible para asistir a las familias, si es necesario.

Registration Required.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary School |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

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