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Star Spangled Stories

Unearth a Story: Ages 10-13

2026-06-30 14:00:00 2026-06-30 15:00:00 America/New_York Star Spangled Stories Dive into powerful stories that have shaped our nation and its people over the past 250 years. Celebrate with creative activities, hands-on crafts, and plenty of ways to show your patriotic spirit. Central Ridge Library - Community Room

Tuesday, June 30
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Central Ridge Library

Community Room

Dive into powerful stories that have shaped our nation and its people over the past 250 years. Celebrate with creative activities, hands-on crafts, and plenty of ways to show your patriotic spirit.

Citrus Libraries is celebrating the 250th birthday of America! Join library staff for a month of patriotic programming as we lead up to America's birthday on July 4, 2026. 
 
This program is intended for kids ages 10-13.

If you’re looking for more information on our Summer Reading Program and reading incentives, visit www.citruslibraries.org/summer. 

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM | Seasonal Event | Fun & Games | Books & Reading |

TAGS: | Summer Reading | Event | America250 |

Central Ridge Library
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We're closed Monday October 12 due to Staff Training Day
Mon, Oct 12 Closed
(Staff Training Day)
Tue, Oct 13 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 14 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Oct 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 17 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Oct 18 Closed
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About the branch

The Central Ridge Branch is located on the corner of Forest Ridge Blvd and Roosevelt Blvd in Beverly Hills. This location houses a community rooms, 2 study rooms and a computer lab.

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Wed, Oct 14, 4:45pm - 6:45pm
Lobby
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American MahJongg Learning Lab
Thu, Oct 15, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Quiet Area
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Community Room
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American MahJongg Learning Lab
Fri, Oct 16, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Quiet Area
Focus for players in this class is handling Charleston challenges, reading the card, skill building, and working with guided play. Bring a current NMJL card to class.
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Card Making - Ghost Bouquet Card
Fri, Oct 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room
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Fri, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Room
Bilingual storytime for children in Spanish and English.
Diamondizers! (Diamond Painting)
Fri, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
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Mon, Oct 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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