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PA Day : Magnet Mania
2026-01-30 10:30:00 2026-01-30 11:15:00 America/New_York PA Day : Magnet Mania For ages 6 and up. Explore the magic of magnets through playful experiments, magnetic building, & even create your own magnet to take home. It's science, it's fun, and it's all about magnetic play! Central Branch - Friends of the Library Gather Space

Friday, January 30
10:30am - 11:15am

Add to Calendar 2026-01-30 10:30:00 2026-01-30 11:15:00 America/New_York PA Day : Magnet Mania For ages 6 and up. Explore the magic of magnets through playful experiments, magnetic building, & even create your own magnet to take home. It's science, it's fun, and it's all about magnetic play! Central Branch - Friends of the Library Gather Space

Central Branch

Friends of the Library Gather Space

For ages 6 and up. Explore the magic of magnets through playful experiments, magnetic building, & even create your own magnet to take home. It's science, it's fun, and it's all about magnetic play!

This program requires free registration.

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. Thank you.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology & Making | Arts & Entertainment |

TAGS: | PA Day |

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Phone: 613-549-8888
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