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Art of the African Diaspora Art Exhibit

Jan 11th - Feb 22nd | All day
Experience the 2026 Art of the African Diaspora exhibit at the King Library. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Family Storytime: Lunar New Year Cultural Celebration

Feb 19th | 10:30am - 11:45am
Join us for a special storytime as we celebrate and learn about the Lunar New Year through stories, songs, and more.

Crafternoons: 3d Printing Workshop

Feb 19th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens will learn the (very) basics of 3D printing, select a design, then schedule their print for later pick-up.

Chess Club for Kids

Feb 19th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Come learn to play chess, or just play a game!

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Program Partner: Gardening for Beginners Classes

In this 3 part series, you'll learn more about the Master Gardeners and the classes they offer!

Program Partner: Let's Meet the Cambrian Master Gardeners!

In this 3 part series, you'll learn more about the Master Gardeners and the classes they offer!

Happy Nowruz! (سال نو مبارک)

Nowruz ( نوروز ), also known as the Persian New Year, is an ancient festival that marks the beginning of spring.
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