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Family Fort Night
2025-01-24 17:30:00 2025-01-24 19:30:00 America/Chicago Family Fort Night Build your reading fort! Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2

Friday, January 24
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-24 17:30:00 2025-01-24 19:30:00 America/Chicago Family Fort Night Build your reading fort! Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2

Hiawatha Public Library

Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2

Build your reading fort!

Family Fort Night is back and better than ever! Gather your pillows, blankets, and all your fort-building gear for an unforgettable evening of reading and fun in the library after hours! Enjoy pizza, dessert, and drinks while creating cozy reading nooks with your family. Don't miss out—registration is required and begins on December 20!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Literature | Food and Drink |

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