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Fidgets Are Nothing New!

Summer Reading Challenge
2026-06-09 14:00:00 2026-06-09 16:00:00 America/New_York Fidgets Are Nothing New! Think fidget toys are a modern trend? Think again! Explore the fascinating history of fidgets and discover classic gadgets that kept hands busy long before pop-its and spinners. Groups call ahead. Parsons -

Tuesday, June 09
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-09 14:00:00 2026-06-09 16:00:00 America/New_York Fidgets Are Nothing New! Think fidget toys are a modern trend? Think again! Explore the fascinating history of fidgets and discover classic gadgets that kept hands busy long before pop-its and spinners. Groups call ahead. Parsons -

Think fidget toys are a modern trend? Think again! Explore the fascinating history of fidgets and discover classic gadgets that kept hands busy long before pop-its and spinners. Groups call ahead.

AGE GROUP: | 7 - 11 years |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading Challenge | School Age |

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Parsons Avenue Outreach Team - South Side Thrive Collaborative
Mon, Jun 01, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
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Mon, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Tue, Jun 02, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
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Drop-In Activities - Summer Reading Challenge
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Thu, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Thu, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Parsons VolunTeen Orientation
Thu, Jun 04, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Summer Lunch - Summer Reading Challenge
Thu, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Fri, Jun 05, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
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Fri, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Summer Lunch - Summer Reading Challenge
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Mon, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Tue, Jun 09, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
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Tue, Jun 09, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
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Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop-In Activities - Summer Reading Challenge
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Fidgets Are Nothing New! - Summer Reading Challenge
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Summer Lunch - Summer Reading Challenge
Tue, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Summer Breakfast - Summer Reading Challenge
Wed, Jun 10, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
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Wed, Jun 10, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
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Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Summer Lunch - Summer Reading Challenge
Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Art for Wellness - Painting with Acrylics: Abstract Expressionism and Beyond
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Thu, Jun 11, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
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Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Summer Lunch - Summer Reading Challenge
Thu, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Fri, Jun 12, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
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Fri, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Summer Breakfast - Summer Reading Challenge
Sat, Jun 13, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Meeting Room 1
Drop-In Activities - Summer Reading Challenge
Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Summer Lunch - Summer Reading Challenge
Sat, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room 1
Drop-In Activities - Summer Reading Challenge
Sun, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Jun 15, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
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Mon, Jun 15, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
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Mon, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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