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Annual Pumpkin Painting
2026-10-27 16:00:00 2026-10-27 17:30:00 America/New_York Annual Pumpkin Painting Join us for another fun tradition of pumpkin painting. Bring your own pumpkin and we will supply the paint. Leave your creation for the teachers to judge for a prize. All will receive a free book! South Salem Branch - In the Library

Tuesday, October 27
4:00pm - 5:30pm

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South Salem Branch

In the Library

Join us for another fun tradition of pumpkin painting. Bring your own pumpkin and we will supply the paint. Leave your creation for the teachers to judge for a prize. All will receive a free book!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Family Fun |

TAGS: | all ages |

South Salem Branch
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons
Hours
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Mon, Sep 21 3:00PM to 6:00PM
Tue, Sep 22 3:00PM to 6:00PM
Wed, Sep 23 3:00PM to 6:00PM
Thu, Sep 24 3:00PM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 25 Closed
Sat, Sep 26 Closed
Sun, Sep 27 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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The South Salem Branch, located in Buckskin Elementary, offers storytimes and programming to the students at the school, and also offers walk-in hours for the general public. Public services include books and movies, computer access, free WiFi, and programs for all ages.

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