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This event is in the "Elementary School" group
Apr
6
2026
Mon
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
Apr
6
2026
Mon
Ugly Doll Sewing
1:00pm–2:30pm
Closed
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Library Branch:
Helen Plum Library
Room:
Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group:
Youth,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registered event for grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required.
Create an ugly doll out of felt and practice basic hand sewing skills.
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
Apr
6
2026
Mon
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
Apr
6
2026
Mon
Ugly Doll Sewing
2:45pm–4:15pm
Closed
Remaining seats
Remaining waitlist seats
Library Branch:
Helen Plum Library
Room:
Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group:
Youth,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registered event for grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required.
Create an ugly doll out of felt and practice basic hand sewing skills.
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
Apr
6
2026
Mon
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
Apr
6
2026
Mon
Evening Family Storytime
6:30pm–7:00pm
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Library Branch:
Helen Plum Library
Room:
Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group:
Youth,
Birth to Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.
Twinkle, twinkle, storytime! End your day with books and rhymes.
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
Apr
7
2026
Tue
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
Apr
7
2026
Tue
Family Storytime
9:30am–10:00am
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Remaining waitlist seats
Library Branch:
Helen Plum Library
Room:
Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group:
Youth,
Birth to Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime is for the whole family to enjoy.
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
Apr
7
2026
Tue
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
Apr
7
2026
Tue
Family Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
Remaining seats
Remaining waitlist seats
Library Branch:
Helen Plum Library
Room:
Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group:
Youth,
Birth to Preschool
Event Details:
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime is for the whole family to enjoy.
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