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Crafts Fourth of July Free

Star-Spangled Slime! at Sherman Park Branch Library in Chicago

July 02, 2022 - July 02, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/franckreporter

Location

5440 S. Racine Ave.

Chicago, IL 60609

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Description

Kids age 5-14 are invited to Sherman Park Branch Library to make star-spangled slime and learn and sing the Star Spangled Banner. Ages 11 and under need to be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 3-4 p.m. July 2, 2022

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 312-747-0477

Website: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/62a72dd771e747ea90bb9935

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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