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FREE
Arts & Crafts
Kids Crafternoon
Join us every Wednesday for kids Crafternoon. Drop in crafts every week, always a new craft. All are welcome!
Wed, Oct 21at3:00pm
Leelanau Township Library, 119 E Nagonaba St, Northport
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"Anyone have a pediatric dentist rec?"
My 4-year-old hates cleanings — looking for someone patient.
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Cherry Bay Pediatric Dentistry — they let my daughter pick a tiara before the cleaning.
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Dr. Hauser. She talks them through every step, and the office has a fish tank that bought us 10 quiet minutes.
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We see the team at Northwest Pediatric — they did the 'tell-show-do' approach and it changed everything.
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7-12 grade
Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group
All teen writers are welcome. Writer Jacqueline Burke and other guest authors will share their enthusiasm and skills. This season we will be focusing on FanFiction! We will be using public domain stories and works published by the Twisted Quills. Learn about the history of FanFiction and create your own short story using elements of published works. Registration ensure space and supplies for all interested teens. There will be snacks and beverages to keep your ideas flowing. This program is part of "Teen After School" and open to all 7-12 grade students. Twisted Quills - Making Pigs Fly with Words
Wed, Oct 21at4:00pm
Traverse Area District Library (Main + branches)
Weekly
Build & Create
Join us for fun with LEGO© bricks and other engineering challenges, like Magnatiles, Fort Builders, Marble Runs and more. Build something tall, moveable or stable, and challenge yourself to build & create.
Wed, Oct 21at4:00pm
Traverse Area District Library
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