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Rock Painting

Teen Rock Painting

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Community Room at Main Branch

Event Details:

Join us for a rockin' afternoon of rock painting and a short walk to follow! Each participant will receive two rocks to paint - one to take home and one to leave behind! After pain...

Open

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Craft, Program

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a rockin' afternoon of rock painting and a short walk to follow! Each participant will receive two rocks to paint - one to take home and one to leave behind!

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12 pm
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2 pm
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