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Flasback Book Fair (Family Edition)
2026-05-02 11:00:00 2026-05-02 13:00:00 America/New_York Flasback Book Fair (Family Edition) A kid-friendly book fair with books, face painting, and family fun. No tickets needed. Main Library - Community Learning Center -

Saturday, May 02
11:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-02 11:00:00 2026-05-02 13:00:00 America/New_York Flasback Book Fair (Family Edition) A kid-friendly book fair with books, face painting, and family fun. No tickets needed. Main Library - Community Learning Center -

A kid-friendly book fair with books, face painting, and family fun. No tickets needed.

Who’s Invited: All Ages

Where: Main Library – Community Learning Center

Activities: Throwback games, free face painting, book browsing, and purchasing.

Tickets are not required for the Family event on Saturday morning.

Why It’s Special: Whether you’re reliving your childhood favorites or discovering new titles, there’s something for everyone.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Authors |

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