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Candy Crush

(Entering Grades 4-7)
2026-07-23 15:30:00 2026-07-23 16:30:00 America/New_York Candy Crush Part science, part sugar, and a whole lot of experiments! Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room

Thursday, July 23
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-23 15:30:00 2026-07-23 16:30:00 America/New_York Candy Crush Part science, part sugar, and a whole lot of experiments! Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room

Reading Public Library

Children's Program Room

Part science, part sugar, and a whole lot of experiments!

Think you know candy? Think again. Join us for a hands-on lab where we put your favorite sweets to the test. 

This program involves food with specific ingredients. Allergies cannot be accommodated.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of Reading Public Library-thank you, Friends! 

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | STEAM | In-Person Event | Friends Sponsored Program | Classes & Workshops | Brochure |

Reading Public Library
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Phone: 781-944-0840
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Tue, Jun 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 25 1:00PM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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