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Farm Day

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2025-05-17 12:00:00 2025-05-17 14:00:00 America/New_York Farm Day Join Newhall Fields and Harvard Alpaca Ranch for a Farm Day at RPL! RPL Ground Floor - RPL Ground Floor

Saturday, May 17
12:00pm - 2:00pm

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RPL Ground Floor

RPL Ground Floor

Join Newhall Fields and Harvard Alpaca Ranch for a Farm Day at RPL!

At 12 PM, Harvard Alpaca Ranch will be out on the library lawn teaching kids all about their farm and the special relationship of therapy animals. Featuring an alpaca-sized special guest!

At 1 PM, Newhall Fields and six New England farmers will present different stations for kids to learn and try different plantings including lima beans, sunflowers, herbs, and more!

This program is supported by grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Children | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Performances & Special Events | Brochure |

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