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Books & Storytelling Free Holidays MLK Day

Tween Thursdays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Craft! at Back of the Yards Branch

January 16 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/Marcio Silva

Location

Back of the Yards Branch, Chicago Public LIbrary

2111 W. 47th St.

Chicago, IL 60609

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Description

Ages 10-18 can join the Back of the Yards Branch to learn history and create crafts in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 4-5 p.m. Jan. 16, 2025

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 312-747-9641

Website: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/67741c32f347846dfed860b9

Age recommendation: Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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