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Hands-On History

Mark Twain
2025-02-24 13:30:00 2025-02-24 15:00:00 America/New_York Hands-On History Cumming Library - Cumming Meeting Room

Monday, February 24
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-24 13:30:00 2025-02-24 15:00:00 America/New_York Hands-On History Cumming Library - Cumming Meeting Room

Cumming Library

Cumming Meeting Room

This month, Hands-On History will dive into literature! We'll cover author Mark Twain, learning about his life and the era he lived in. We'll also do activities inspired by his life and works, including a mini river rafting competition. 

Open to families. No registration required.

Image Credit: Forsyth County Public Library

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