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Day of Play

October 01, 2016 - October 02, 2016 @ 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Location

Harold Washington Library Center

400 S. State St.

Chicago, IL 60605

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Description

The Day of Play features picture book author and artist Antoinette Portis. The day also features the Global Cardboard Challenge: to build awesome creations out of cardboard. The library is supplying the cardboard--just bring your creative spark. Other play activities include Lego-building, group games, tinkering, books, puppets and costumes.

Event Cost: Free

Event times: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Additional Information

Neighborhood: Chicago

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