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Paint a Pumpkin!

(Grades 6-12)
2026-10-27 15:30:00 2026-10-27 17:00:00 America/New_York Paint a Pumpkin! Stop by to paint a miniature pumpkin or gourd. Take one home, leave one here for decoration! Reading Public Library - Children's Program Room, Outdoor Patio, Library Lawn

Tuesday, October 27
3:30pm - 5:00pm

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Reading Public Library

Children's Program Room, Outdoor Patio, Library Lawn

Stop by to paint a miniature pumpkin or gourd. Take one home, leave one here for decoration!

Registration is encouraged but not required.

Teens in grades 6-12 can sign up to paint miniature pumpkins. This program will take place outside, and our rain location will be in Community Rooms A&B. Dress for a mess!

Thank you to the Friends of the Reading Public Library for generously sponsoring this event.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Performances & Special Events | In-Person Event | Friends Sponsored Program | Brochure |

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Phone: 781-944-0840
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