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Kids' Game Night

2023-11-28 18:30:00 2023-11-28 19:30:00 America/Chicago Kids' Game Night Attention board gamers: come to this drop-in event to play Pokémon and other role-playing games. Bring your cards to play or trade. We will also bring out board games and chess. For grades 3-8. Main Library - Youth Center - South

Tuesday, November 28
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-11-28 18:30:00 2023-11-28 19:30:00 America/Chicago Kids' Game Night Attention board gamers: come to this drop-in event to play Pokémon and other role-playing games. Bring your cards to play or trade. We will also bring out board games and chess. For grades 3-8. Main Library - Youth Center - South

Main Library

Youth Center - South

Attention board gamers: come to this drop-in event to play Pokémon and other role-playing games. Bring your cards to play or trade. We will also bring out board games and chess. For grades 3-8.

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | Elementary School |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

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