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Literacy | Polar Express Night
2025-12-15 18:00:00 2025-12-15 19:00:00 America/New_York Literacy | Polar Express Night Come celebrate the holiday season! Library staff will read "The Polar Express" by Chris Van Allsburg. Festive crafting to follow the storytime! Pajamas are welcomed and encouraged! Five Forks Branch -

Monday, December 15
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-15 18:00:00 2025-12-15 19:00:00 America/New_York Literacy | Polar Express Night Come celebrate the holiday season! Library staff will read "The Polar Express" by Chris Van Allsburg. Festive crafting to follow the storytime! Pajamas are welcomed and encouraged! Five Forks Branch -

Come celebrate the holiday season! Library staff will read "The Polar Express" by Chris Van Allsburg. Festive crafting to follow the storytime! Pajamas are welcomed and encouraged!

Join us for a special evening as library staff read The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg then make fun winter-themed crafts! Wear your pajamas for what is sure to be a cozy holiday time for the whole family!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Literacy |

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