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Family Art Blast

Let's paint!
2026-07-08 18:00:00 2026-07-08 19:00:00 America/New_York Family Art Blast Let your imagination go wild with fun art projects for the whole family (with kids ages 4 -18). We'll be painting tonight, so wear clothes you can get messy in! Maplewood Memorial Library - Children's Program Room

Wednesday, July 08
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-08 18:00:00 2026-07-08 19:00:00 America/New_York Family Art Blast Let your imagination go wild with fun art projects for the whole family (with kids ages 4 -18). We'll be painting tonight, so wear clothes you can get messy in! Maplewood Memorial Library - Children's Program Room

Maplewood Memorial Library

Children's Program Room

Let your imagination go wild with fun art projects for the whole family (with kids ages 4 -18). We'll be painting tonight, so wear clothes you can get messy in!

For families with kids ages 4 and up.
Bring your friends & your family ... and make new friends! 

Let's paint together tonight!  This is a messy activity, so bring an apron or wear clothes suitable for a painting activity. 

Thank you to the Friends of the Maplewood Library for making this program possible!

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Family (all ages) | Elementary school age |

EVENT TYPE: | Creative Arts/Crafts |

Maplewood Memorial Library
Phone: 973-762-1688
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