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Pollinator Power - Keep Columbus Beautiful

Summer Reading Challenge
2026-07-14 15:00:00 2026-07-14 16:00:00 America/New_York Pollinator Power - Keep Columbus Beautiful Discover the magic of pollinators like bees and butterflies through fun games, crafts, and planting activities that promote biodiversity and environmental stewardship. Groups call ahead. Parsons -

Tuesday, July 14
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-14 15:00:00 2026-07-14 16:00:00 America/New_York Pollinator Power - Keep Columbus Beautiful Discover the magic of pollinators like bees and butterflies through fun games, crafts, and planting activities that promote biodiversity and environmental stewardship. Groups call ahead. Parsons -

Discover the magic of pollinators like bees and butterflies through fun games, crafts, and planting activities that promote biodiversity and environmental stewardship. Groups call ahead.

AGE GROUP: | 7 - 11 years |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading Challenge | School Age |

Parsons
Phone: 614-645-2275
Branch manager
Heather
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Mon, Jun 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 19 Closed
Sat, Jun 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 21 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Thu, Jun 18, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
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Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Benefits and Resources - Social Work Intern
Wed, Jun 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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Wed, Jun 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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Mon, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Summer Lunch - Summer Reading Challenge
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Tue, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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