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Fairy Doors & Goblin Gates

Grades 2-5
2026-02-18 12:00:00 2026-02-18 13:00:00 America/New_York Fairy Doors & Goblin Gates Create miniature magic! Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room

Wednesday, February 18
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-18 12:00:00 2026-02-18 13:00:00 America/New_York Fairy Doors & Goblin Gates Create miniature magic! Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room

Reading Public Library

Children's Program Room

Create miniature magic!

Drop-in to decorate an enchanted Fairy Door or a mischievous Goblin Gate. You'll construct a tiny entryway to invite fantastical creatures into your world.

Thank you to the Friends of the Reading Public Library for supporting this series.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Friends Sponsored Program | Brochure |

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