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Crafts Free Lunar New Year

Family Fun: Dragon Puppet Craft at McKinley Park Branch

January 25 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/korhil65

Location

McKinley Park Branch, Chicago Public Library

1915 W. 35th St.

Chicago, IL 60609

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Description

Come out to McKinley Park Branch to create a dragon puppet craft in celebration of the Lunar New Year. For all ages.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 2-4 p.m. Jan. 25, 2025

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 312-747-6082

Website: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/67742dc2b4127941005dcc1b

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Toddlers

Neighborhood: Chicago

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