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Citizen Kids

Grades 3-5
2026-11-03 15:30:00 2026-11-03 16:30:00 America/New_York Citizen Kids Act Local, Think Local, Impact Worldwide Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room

Tuesday, November 03
3:30pm - 4:30pm

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Reading Public Library

Children's Program Room

Act Local, Think Local, Impact Worldwide

A six week series where kids plan and execute a project of their choice to make a difference in the community!  This program is based on Roots & Shoots, a youth action program from the Jane Goodall Institute.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Series | In-Person Event | Friends Sponsored Program | Brochure |

Reading Public Library
rdg@noblenet.org
Phone: 781-944-0840
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Mon, Sep 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 01 1:00PM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 04 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the Library

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To ask questions about accessibility or request accommodations, please contact the library at rdgadmin@noblenet.org.

If the Reading Public schools are closed due to snow, all Children's programming will be canceled.

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