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November 16 Monday

History's Mysteries

History's Mysteries

Step into the past and become a history detective! Explore fascinating mysteries, uncover surprising stories, and solve clues from long ago. Join us at the library for a fun adventure through history! Ages 6-12.

Date	Monday, November 16, 2026
Time	1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location	Main
Age Group	Children/Family
Category	Genealogy & History
Upcoming Occurrences	Monday, November 9, 2026 Monday, November 16, 2026 Monday, November 23, 2026 Monday, November 30, 2026 Monday, December 7, 2026 Monday, December 14, 2026 Monday, December 21, 2026 Monday, December 28, 2026 Monday, January 4, 2027 Monday, January 11, 2027 Monday, January 18, 2027 Monday, January 25, 2027 Monday, February 1, 2027 Monday, February 8, 2027

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