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Registration opens:
April 04th, 2026

PA Day - Boombastic Beats!
2026-04-17 10:30:00 2026-04-17 11:15:00 America/New_York PA Day - Boombastic Beats! For ages 6-9. Register for a fun, hands-on music session using Boomwhackers—colorful percussion tubes that make learning rhythm and melody exciting! No musical experience needed. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Friday, April 17
10:30am - 11:15am

Add to Calendar 2026-04-17 10:30:00 2026-04-17 11:15:00 America/New_York PA Day - Boombastic Beats! For ages 6-9. Register for a fun, hands-on music session using Boomwhackers—colorful percussion tubes that make learning rhythm and melody exciting! No musical experience needed. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Calvin Park Branch

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

For ages 6-9. Register for a fun, hands-on music session using Boomwhackers—colorful percussion tubes that make learning rhythm and melody exciting! No musical experience needed.

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: | Arts & Entertainment |

TAGS: | PA Day |

Calvin Park Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
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