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Happy Noon Year Party

Rakow Branch
2024-12-30 11:30:00 2024-12-30 12:15:00 America/Chicago Happy Noon Year Party Can't stay up until midnight? Bring in the New Year early with stories, songs, and activities! Rakow Branch -

Monday, December 30
11:30am - 12:15pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-30 11:30:00 2024-12-30 12:15:00 America/Chicago Happy Noon Year Party Can't stay up until midnight? Bring in the New Year early with stories, songs, and activities! Rakow Branch -

Can't stay up until midnight? Bring in the New Year early with stories, songs, and activities!

Dress in your fancy outfits if you'd like!  Please add a guest for every person that will attend the event.

If you are unable to attend the event, please cancel your registration so a child on the waitlist can join the event.  

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Rakow Branch
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