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Learn It: The History of Halloween
2026-10-27 19:00:00 2026-10-27 20:30:00 America/Denver Learn It: The History of Halloween Learn about the history of Halloween both around the world and in the United States. Provo Library - Shaw Programming Room #260

Tuesday, October 27
7:00pm - 8:30pm

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Provo Library

Shaw Programming Room #260

Learn about the history of Halloween both around the world and in the United States.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Education |

TAGS: | Adults |

Provo Library
Phone: 801-852-6650
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Sat, Sep 26 9:00AM to 6:00PM
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