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Online Event: Villain Tales
2021-10-06 17:00:00 2021-10-06 17:30:00 America/New_York Online Event: Villain Tales Join us virtually for a spooky, scary storytime as told by our storybook villains! Space is limited for this online event. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. All ages. Coconut Grove Branch -

Wednesday, October 06
5:00pm - 5:30pm

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Join us virtually for a spooky, scary storytime as told by our storybook villains! Space is limited for this online event. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. All ages.

AGE GROUP: | Tween (8-12) | Families | Early Childhood (0-5) | Children (6-11) | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Sensory Friendly | Reading & Literacy | Online | Holiday | Education |

TAGS: | Virtual Program | Storytelling | Online | Literacy | Family |

Coconut Grove Branch
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Phone: 305-442-8695
Branch manager
Jennifer Hernandez
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Mon, Oct 19 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 20 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 21 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 22 9:30AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 23 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 24 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 25 Closed
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Jennifer Hernandez
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2875 McFarlane Road
Miami, FL 33133
Tel: 305-442-8695

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LEGO® Club
Tue, Dec 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Participate in a LEGO® STEM challenge and let your imagination run wild. We supply the blocks, and you supply the creativity! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-8695 or hernandezje@mdpls.org. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.
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Fri, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Sat, Dec 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Unleash your creativity in a fun and supportive environment! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, this group welcomes all skill levels. Bring your own materials and enjoy a relaxed, collaborative space where you can create, learn and share your love of art. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-8695 or hernandezje@mdpls.org. All ages.
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