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Fakemon Crafternoon (Grades 6-12)
2026-07-08 14:00:00 2026-07-08 15:00:00 America/Chicago Fakemon Crafternoon (Grades 6-12) Use air dry clay to make versions of your favorite Pokemon or make your own fan Pokemon! Main Library - Studio 270

Wednesday, July 08
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Studio 270

Use air dry clay to make versions of your favorite Pokemon or make your own fan Pokemon!

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