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Planet Circus Show with Pocket Circus
Jun 13th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Creative Songwriting with the Old Town School of Folk Music
Jun 13th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Instrument Experimentation + Craft: Punk Jackets
Jun 13th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
History and Song: The Beatles
Jun 13th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Kids at CPL
New in Kids Books: May 2024
Like to stay on trend? Here are the kids books we are most excited to read this month.
Represent: Books for AANHPIM for Kids 2024
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Month with these books for kids.
Kids' Books to Celebrate Food Allergy Awareness Month
Each May we celebrate Food Allergy Awareness Month. Check out these books that promote awareness of food allergies and anaphylaxis.
Kids at CPL
From book recommendations to events at your neighborhood location to online resources, view everything CPL has to offer for kids!
Teens at CPL
Teen Staff Picks (May 2024)
Check out our latest staff favorites for teen reading.
Represent: Books for AANHPIM for Teens 2024
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Month with these books for teens.
Teen Graphic Novels for Free Comic Book Day
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with these new graphic novels for teens.
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