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Firefly Family Theatre Presents: Spark's Snow Day
2025-01-30 10:30:00 2025-01-30 11:15:00 America/Chicago Firefly Family Theatre Presents: Spark's Snow Day Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Thursday, January 30
10:30am - 11:15am

Add to Calendar 2025-01-30 10:30:00 2025-01-30 11:15:00 America/Chicago Firefly Family Theatre Presents: Spark's Snow Day Join Spark the Firefly as she goes sledding, ice skating, and more on her very first snow day! Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Highland Park Public Library

Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Join Spark the Firefly as she goes sledding, ice skating, and more on her very first snow day!

Features original music, puppetry, and interactive movement. Recommended age: 2-7 years. Firefly Family Theatre Presents: Spark's Snow Day is sponsored by The Friends of the Library.

AGE GROUP: | Kids | Family |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytimes | Books & Authors |

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