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Meet a Pirate!
2022-11-18 11:00:00 2022-11-18 11:45:00 America/Chicago Meet a Pirate! Join us for a storytelling performance with Captain Quigley the Pirate! Hear all about his pirate adventures, then stay to take a photo with him. Best for ages 3-6. Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Friday, November 18
11:00am - 11:45am

Add to Calendar 2022-11-18 11:00:00 2022-11-18 11:45:00 America/Chicago Meet a Pirate! Join us for a storytelling performance with Captain Quigley the Pirate! Hear all about his pirate adventures, then stay to take a photo with him. Best for ages 3-6. Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Main Library

Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Join us for a storytelling performance with Captain Quigley the Pirate! Hear all about his pirate adventures, then stay to take a photo with him. Best for ages 3-6.

Please register each child individually.

AGE GROUP: | Preschool | Family |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytimes | Activity |

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