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Join us on the story trail!
Read a story, crafting and fun—
Sunday, Dec. 10 at 1:30 p.m.

We are getting so close—
Please help us to
CLOSE THE GAP!

Celebrate the Season on
the shortest day of the year!
Thursday, Dec. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Sign up now–these fill up fast
First AT Trail Hike of the season!
Sunday, Jan. 28 from 1–3 p.m.

Chasing Darkness:
Total Eclipses of the Sun
Thursday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m.

With Tri-State Astronomers
Learn from the experts!
Sat., March 2 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.