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Pumpkinpalooza

with Professional Carver Andy Manoloff

2025-10-08 16:00:00 2025-10-08 17:00:00 America/New_York Pumpkinpalooza Professional pumpkin carver, Andy Manoloff will demonstrate his carving techniques while you decorate your own pumpkin to take home. Light snacks will be provided. Ages 12 - 18. Western Branch - Western Meeting Room

Wednesday, October 08
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-08 16:00:00 2025-10-08 17:00:00 America/New_York Pumpkinpalooza Professional pumpkin carver, Andy Manoloff will demonstrate his carving techniques while you decorate your own pumpkin to take home. Light snacks will be provided. Ages 12 - 18. Western Branch - Western Meeting Room

Western Branch

Western Meeting Room

Professional pumpkin carver, Andy Manoloff will demonstrate his carving techniques while you decorate your own pumpkin to take home. Light snacks will be provided. Ages 12 - 18.

From Andy: An avid Halloween enthusiast, I have loved carving pumpkins since childhood, initially using the patterns in the Pumpkin Masters carving books before developing my own designs. In 2009, I created my first realistic pumpkin carving of Iron Man, sparking a journey of increasingly intricate and detailed carvings. My work has been recognized with a grand prize win at the Pumpkin Masters carving contest featuring a portrait of my dog, Sophie. Additionally, I’ve had the honor of creating multiple pumpkin carvings for Netflix Family, continuously challenging myself each year to come up with something bigger, better, and more fun!

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Food & Drink | Crafts & Hobbies | Art & Photography |

Western Branch
t.lax@sjcpl.org
Phone: 574-282-4639
Branch manager
Tamika Lax
Hours
Mon, Aug 25 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 Closed
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