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Brave & Bright: Creating My Resilient Self
2025-06-16 18:00:00 2025-06-16 19:00:00 America/New_York Brave & Bright: Creating My Resilient Self Ages 6-9. Join Registered Psychotherapist Bria Wannamaker to explore resilience through creativity as kids create self-portraits reflecting a joyful and a challenging moment from the past school year. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Monday, June 16
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-16 18:00:00 2025-06-16 19:00:00 America/New_York Brave & Bright: Creating My Resilient Self Ages 6-9. Join Registered Psychotherapist Bria Wannamaker to explore resilience through creativity as kids create self-portraits reflecting a joyful and a challenging moment from the past school year. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Calvin Park Branch

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Ages 6-9. Join Registered Psychotherapist Bria Wannamaker to explore resilience through creativity as kids create self-portraits reflecting a joyful and a challenging moment from the past school year.

Registration required. All supplies included. 

Caregivers of children under the age of 7 must remain in the program space; caregivers of children ages 7-9 must remain in the library during the program.

This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Library. 

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Entertainment |

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Calvin Park Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
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