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Monster Mash Costume Party
2024-10-24 19:00:00 2024-10-24 20:30:00 America/Chicago Monster Mash Costume Party Join us for refreshments, dancing, activities and a chance to socialize while enjoying Halloween and 80s themed music, performed by the Jolly Ringwalds. R Main Library - Lake Cook Room

Thursday, October 24
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-24 19:00:00 2024-10-24 20:30:00 America/Chicago Monster Mash Costume Party Join us for refreshments, dancing, activities and a chance to socialize while enjoying Halloween and 80s themed music, performed by the Jolly Ringwalds. R Main Library - Lake Cook Room

Main Library

Lake Cook Room

Join us for refreshments, dancing, activities and a chance to socialize while enjoying Halloween and 80s themed music, performed by the Jolly Ringwalds. R

A costume is not required but appreciated. Costumes must be library-appropriate, child-friendly and mask-free.

The Jolly Ringwalds will perform from 7-8 pm. A signed waiver is required to participate in dancing. Waivers provided.

R = Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult |

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