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Silly Safari, Inc.

Science Alive Stage Show

2022-02-05 11:30:00 2022-02-05 12:00:00 America/New_York Silly Safari, Inc. Learn more about your favorite animals. Join us for two stage shows starring “Ryan the Lion.” Main Library - Community Learning Center - Auditorium Lobby, Leighton Auditorium

Saturday, February 05
11:30am - 12:00pm

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Main Library - Community Learning Center

Auditorium Lobby, Leighton Auditorium

Learn more about your favorite animals. Join us for two stage shows starring “Ryan the Lion.”

Masks and social distancing are required. When filling out registration for the event online, please include all members of your party.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Science & Technology |

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