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Teen Book Club

Wonder by R.J. Palacio
2023-05-16 15:30:00 2023-05-16 16:30:00 America/Denver Teen Book Club Whether you love the book, hate the book, or only watched the movie, we want to know your opinion! Join us for a lively discussion and snacks. Millcreek - Millcreek Storytime Room

Tuesday, May 16
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-05-16 15:30:00 2023-05-16 16:30:00 America/Denver Teen Book Club Whether you love the book, hate the book, or only watched the movie, we want to know your opinion! Join us for a lively discussion and snacks. Millcreek - Millcreek Storytime Room

Millcreek

Millcreek Storytime Room

Whether you love the book, hate the book, or only watched the movie, we want to know your opinion! Join us for a lively discussion and snacks.

Summary: "Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunts and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student."

Extra copies of this book are available in the Teen Area.

AGE GROUP: | Teen (ages 12 to 18) |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Club |

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Mon, Dec 22, All day
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Mon, Dec 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Tue, Dec 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Millcreek LEGO® Club
Tue, Dec 23, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
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Tue, Dec 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Knitting Classes
Sat, Jan 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Mon, Jan 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Millcreek Meeting Room (Capacity 80)
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Millcreek Storytime Room
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Fri, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Millcreek Meeting Room (Capacity 80)
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Mitten Scavenger Hunt
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Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Millcreek Meeting Room (Capacity 80)
Enjoy a fun-filled puppet show with Utah Puppet Theater! This lively performance features colorful puppets, singing, and playful storytelling - perfect for kids and families.
Millcreek LEGO® Club
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Millcreek Meeting Room (Capacity 80)
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Fri, Jan 16, All day
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Sat, Jan 17, All day
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Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Millcreek Meeting Room (Capacity 80)
Bring your little ones to play with our toys and interact with others.
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Millcreek Meeting Room (Capacity 80)
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Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Millcreek Meeting Room (Capacity 80)
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Millcreek Meeting Room (Capacity 80)
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Millcreek Storytime Room
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Millcreek Storytime Room
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Millcreek Meeting Room (Capacity 80)
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Build and create with tons of our LEGO® bricks.
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Millcreek Meeting Room (Capacity 80)
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Wed, Mar 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Millcreek Meeting Room (Capacity 80)
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Millcreek Storytime Room
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Millcreek Meeting Room (Capacity 80)
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Come join our writing group! All writers are welcome to participate in this casual, inclusive meeting.
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