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Registration opens:
October 06th, 2026

Plant Lab

(Grades 3-5)
2026-10-20 15:30:00 2026-10-20 16:30:00 America/New_York Plant Lab Carving pumpkins. Reading Public Library - Outdoor Patio

Tuesday, October 20
3:30pm - 4:30pm

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Reading Public Library

Outdoor Patio

Carving pumpkins.

The best part of spooky season!

Thank you to The Friends of the Reading Public Library for generously supporting this program!

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Friends Sponsored Program | Brochure |

Reading Public Library
rdg@noblenet.org
Phone: 781-944-0840
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Tue, Sep 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 17 1:00PM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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If the Reading Public schools are closed due to snow, all Children's programming will be canceled.

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