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How To Be a Pirate
2025-09-17 16:30:00 2025-09-17 17:00:00 America/Chicago How To Be a Pirate Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Wednesday, September 17
4:30pm - 5:00pm

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Ahoy Mateys!

To celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day this week, come learn how to be a pirate, with games, activities, stories, and some pirate grub. Have fun--or be forced to walk the plank! Prepackaged food will be served, with ingredient labels provided. Parents may stay with their children if they wish. Ages 5-8. No registration.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Holiday |

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