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DIY Terrarium
2026-07-16 16:00:00 2026-07-16 17:00:00 America/Denver DIY Terrarium Create your own tiny garden to take home with you. Supplies provided. APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Boston Community Room

Thursday, July 16
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-16 16:00:00 2026-07-16 17:00:00 America/Denver DIY Terrarium Create your own tiny garden to take home with you. Supplies provided. APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - MLK Boston Community Room

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

MLK Boston Community Room

Create your own tiny garden to take home with you. Supplies provided.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults (21+) | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | General Interest | Arts and Crafts |

APL Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Phone: 303.739.1940
Branch manager
Myra Alvey
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Sat, May 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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