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November 09th, 2026

Tween Thursdays

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2026-11-12 16:15:00 2026-11-12 17:00:00 America/Denver Tween Thursdays Calling all Tweens! Join us each Thursday for a program just for you! For kids ages 9-12. Provo Library - Story Room

Thursday, November 12
4:15pm - 5:00pm

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Provo Library

Story Room

Calling all Tweens! Join us each Thursday for a program just for you! For kids ages 9-12.

Create your own optical illusion toy, one of the first forms of animation!

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AGE GROUP: | Ages 9-12 |

EVENT TYPE: | Kids | Afterschool |

TAGS: | Tweens |

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Tue, Oct 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Fri, Oct 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Oct 10 9:00AM to 6:00PM
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Do you know your oaks from your maples? Come to the Children's Department to identify autumn leaves and "leaf" with a small prize!
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Fri, Oct 09, All day
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Sat, Oct 10, All day
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Do you know your oaks from your maples? Come to the Children's Department to identify autumn leaves and "leaf" with a small prize!
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Sat, Oct 10, 2:45pm - 3:30pm
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LEGO Crew - Cake
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10:45 a.m. Children's Creative Dance Class
Sat, Oct 17, 10:45am - 11:30am
Provo Library - Story Room
FOR KIDS AGES 3-6 Come join us for a free creative dance class taught by qualified instructors from Wasatch Contemporary Dance Company! Wear comfortable clothing; formal dance attire is not required.
Registration opens Monday, October 12 2026 at 9:00am
11:30 a.m. Children's Creative Dance Class
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Provo Library - Story Room
FOR KIDS AGES 3-6 Come join us for a free creative dance class taught by qualified instructors from Wasatch Contemporary Dance Company! Wear comfortable clothing; formal dance attire is not required.
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Can you match your pumpkins to their matching faces around the Children's Library? Find their match then return to the Children's Desk for a prize.
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Can you match your pumpkins to their matching faces around the Children's Library? Find their match then return to the Children's Desk for a prize.
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