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Got Science?: Polymers

Grades 4-5

2024-11-18 16:00:00 2024-11-18 17:00:00 America/Chicago Got Science?: Polymers Learn about polymers by making slime and DIY bouncy balls. R Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Monday, November 18
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-18 16:00:00 2024-11-18 17:00:00 America/Chicago Got Science?: Polymers Learn about polymers by making slime and DIY bouncy balls. R Main Library - Youth Activity Room

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Youth Activity Room

Learn about polymers by making slime and DIY bouncy balls. R

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Got Science?: Polymers

Grades 4-5

Monday, November 184:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library

Main Library

Upcoming Events

Monday, November 18
4:00pm - 5:00pm