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Play Lilac Parade Bingo

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It's almost time for the 2024 Lilac Festival Parade! Have a little extra fun with our parade Bingo game.
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Upcoming Events

Family Winter Bingo

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages.
Let's play bingo! Bring the whole family to play and win prizes.

Family Winter Bingo

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages.
Let's play bingo! Bring the whole family to play and win prizes.

Cardboard Adventure

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages.
Drop in for an hour of free play stocked with loose parts like cardboard boxes, paper, tape, and more!

Cardboard Adventure

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages.
Drop in for an hour of free play stocked with loose parts like cardboard boxes, paper, tape, and more!

Cancelled UNO!™ Tournament

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

This event has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Registered event for grades 6-12.
Get ready to show your UNO!™ skills! Enjoy some friendly competition playing this classic card game.

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