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STEAM for K-2: Pumpkin Science

Pickup Kit at Rakow Branch from October 19th to October 25th
2020-10-27 16:00:00 2020-10-27 16:30:00 America/Chicago STEAM for K-2: Pumpkin Science Let's have fun exploring this fall favorite! Virtual -

Tuesday, October 27
4:00pm - 4:30pm

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Let's have fun exploring this fall favorite!

This program has supplies to be picked up at the Rakow Branch drive-up window. All registered participants will receive an email with the class zoom login and instructions on picking up a kit for the program from the Rakow Branch drive-up window (2751 W. Bowes Rd.) from Monday, October 19th and Sunday, October 25th. 

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Kit from Library:  Worksheet, string

Supplies from Home:  Small pumpkin, pencil, Legos, and a Pot of water (Checking to see if it floats!)

AGE GROUP: | Elementary School |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

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Phone: 847-742-2411
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