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The Peace Dragon

Presented by the South Bend Human Rights Commission

2026-07-28 14:00:00 2026-07-28 15:00:00 America/New_York The Peace Dragon Join a reading of the book THE PEACE DRAGON by Linda Ragsdale, a tale that encourages kids to always keep their eyes and our hearts open, followed by a coloring activity. Ages 5 to 7 are welcome. Main Library - Story House

Tuesday, July 28
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-28 14:00:00 2026-07-28 15:00:00 America/New_York The Peace Dragon Join a reading of the book THE PEACE DRAGON by Linda Ragsdale, a tale that encourages kids to always keep their eyes and our hearts open, followed by a coloring activity. Ages 5 to 7 are welcome. Main Library - Story House

Main Library

Story House

Join a reading of the book THE PEACE DRAGON by Linda Ragsdale, a tale that encourages kids to always keep their eyes and our hearts open, followed by a coloring activity. Ages 5 to 7 are welcome.

The Human Rights Commission will be sharing the book The Peace Dragon by Linda Ragsdale.  Following the reading, the staff from the Human Rights Commission will lead a coloring activity and conversation about the topics from the book.

AGE GROUP: | Children (6-11) |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Authors |

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