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Code a Story
2023-02-22 16:00:00 2023-02-22 17:00:00 America/New_York Code a Story IN PERSON, REGISTERED Eastside Branch -

Wednesday, February 22
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-22 16:00:00 2023-02-22 17:00:00 America/New_York Code a Story IN PERSON, REGISTERED Eastside Branch -

IN PERSON, REGISTERED

Work with a partner to create a story, and then animate it using the coding platform Scratch.  For kids ages 8 to 12 years old.

Programmer: Christine

AGE GROUP: | Tween |

EVENT TYPE: | Tech and Tool Literacy |

TAGS: | Technology, social media and computer literacy |

Eastside Branch
Phone: 519-886-1310
Hours
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Mon, May 04 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 05 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 06 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 07 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 08 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, May 09 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, May 10 Closed
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Located at the RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex, the Eastside Branch boasts specialized creative spaces, quiet study areas, a nature education space and lots of natural light.

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Seniors Social Club
Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For ones ages 11 to 24 months old with a caregiver.
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Tue, May 05, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 1
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Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Tue, May 05, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 1
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Speak Up! Debate Games - for Tweens
Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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The AI Economy: Careers in AI, Tech and Entrepreneurship - with The Business & Education Partnership of Waterloo Region
Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For teens ages 13 to 19 years old and their caregiver(s).
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20s & 30s Social Club
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John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Intro to Piano Basics for Adults
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Baby Connections
Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Explore Play Learn
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Eastside Branch - Program Room
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Wed, May 06, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library
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Where the Wild Things Are
Wed, May 06, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Eastside Branch - Naturespace,Program Room
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Wed, May 06, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
McCormick Branch
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Main Library
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Kawaii Doodle Art
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John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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McCormick Branch
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John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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McCormick Branch
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20s & 30s Unfinished Objects (U.F.O.) Club
Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library
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2SLGBTQIA+ Reading Circle - in Partnership with SPECTRUM
Thu, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Fri, May 08, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
McCormick Branch
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Drop-In Tech Connect - Technology Help
Fri, May 08, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Main Library
Drop-in for help for technology questions
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Fri, May 08, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Main Library
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Saturday Stories
Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Nature Lab for Families
Sat, May 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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20s & 30s Catan & Coffee
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McCormick Branch
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
English Corner
Mon, May 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Newcomers
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Mon, May 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library
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Ones Exploring Nature
Mon, May 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Eastside Branch - Naturespace
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Baby Music
Mon, May 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
McCormick Branch
For babies birth to 14 months old with a caregiver. 
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Mon, May 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library
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Mon, May 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults
Number Ninjas - with United for Literacy
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John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room
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Media Literacy 101 - Challenging Mis/Dis/Mal Information
Mon, May 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Seniors Social Club
Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
Ones Exploring Science
Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For ones ages 11 to 24 months old with a caregiver.
Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Tue, May 12, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 1
Do you need help with technology? Let a Waterloo Public Library Tech Coach help you!
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Tech Connect Appointment - One-on-one Technology Help
Tue, May 12, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 1
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Creative Art Studio - for Adults
Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Open Mic Poetry Night
Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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An Evening with Kim Echlin and Ray Robertson - in partnership with Words Worth Books
Tue, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
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Seniors Social Club
Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
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Explore Play Learn
Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
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Majestic Tiles (Mahjong) Club
Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Hand Lettering Basics: Block Letters
Wed, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Digital Decluttering
Wed, May 13, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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English Conversation Circle - with YMCA Immigrant Services
Wed, May 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
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Make a Lucky Charm
Wed, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Learn Create Play
Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Explore Play Learn
Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
After School Maker Club
Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
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LEGO Lab
Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
Machines in Motion: Propulsion Physics
Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For tweens ages 7 to 11 years old.
Discover WPL's Seed Library
Thu, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
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Click Here Now: Sketch Comedy Revue - with Unwrap Theatre
Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults
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Saturday Stories
Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Outer Space Creations
Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old
Family LEGO Club
Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Families
Hive and Seek: Pollinator Survival - for World Bee Day
Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 7 to 12 years old.
Honey Tasting - in partnership with Backed By Bees
Sat, May 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Eastside Branch - Naturespace,Program Room
Everyone welcome
This event is full
Go and Gomoku
Sat, May 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
Everyone welcome
CLOSED Victoria Day
Mon, May 18, All day
All library locations
All library locations are CLOSED for Victoria Day.
Seniors Social Club
Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
Ones Exploring Science
Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For ones ages 11 to 24 months old with a caregiver.
Chess Club
Tue, May 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
Everyone welcome
A Discussion with Christine Fischer Guy and Antanas Sileika - in partnership with Words Worth Books
Tue, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Seniors Social Club
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For Older Adults
Chinese Conversation Circle
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults and Older Adults
Explore Play Learn
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Hand Lettering Basics: 3D Letters
Wed, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
Dinosaur Day
Wed, May 20, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver. 
Hive and Seek: Pollinator Survival - for World Bee Day
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Naturespace
For kids ages 7 to 12 years old.
English Conversation Circle - with YMCA Immigrant Services
Wed, May 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McCormick Branch
For Adults
Living with Loss Peer Support Group - with Hospice Waterloo Region
Wed, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Clay Lip Balm Caddy Keychains
Wed, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults and Teens (16+)
This event is full
Learn Create Play
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Explore Play Learn
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.
After School Maker Club
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids and tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.
Learn to Crochet
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 10 to 12 years old.
Planting for Pollinators - in celebration of World Bee Day
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Documentary Screening: The Librarians
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kitchener Public Library - Central Library
For AdultsRegister
Conversemos en Español - Let's Chat in Spanish
Thu, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
This event is full
Saturday Stories
Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Art History Super Sleuths
Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Families
Puzzle Swap
Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Reading Buddies - with United for Litearcy
Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
This event is full
Custom Snapback Social - for Teens
Sat, May 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
McCormick Branch
For teens ages 13 to 18 years old.
Nature Mindfulness Walk - for Mental Health Week
Mon, May 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Naturespace
For Older Adults
Majestic Tiles (Mahjong) Club
Mon, May 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults and Older Adults
Ukuleles & Lullabies
Mon, May 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For caregivers with accompanying babies up to 14 months old.
Making Music
Mon, May 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McCormick Branch
For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver. 
ESQ Spring STEM Explorers Club - Ages 6 to 9
Mon, May 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
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Create Your Own Eraser
Mon, May 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
Number Ninjas - with United for Literacy
Mon, May 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room
For kids ages 6 to 8 years old.
This event is full
Book Chat: All About Graphic Novels
Mon, May 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
20s & 30s Book Club
Mon, May 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
This event is full
Seniors Social Club
Tue, May 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
Global Dance Class
Tue, May 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Registration opens Tuesday, May 5 2026 at 7:00pm
Open Mic Music Night
Tue, May 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults and Teens (16+)
Registration opens Tuesday, May 5 2026 at 7:00pm
Menopause Café
Tue, May 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Seniors Social Club
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
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Explore Play Learn
Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
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Majestic Tiles (Mahjong) Club
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults and Older Adults
Registration opens Wednesday, May 6 2026 at 7:00pm
Hand Lettering Basics: Brush Calligraphy
Wed, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults
Registration opens Wednesday, May 6 2026 at 7:00pm
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Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
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McCormick Branch
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Clay Lip Balm Caddy Keychains
Wed, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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This event is full
Learn Create Play
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
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Explore Play Learn
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Eastside Branch - Program Room
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John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Silly Sun Science
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John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Eastside Branch - Program Room
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John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Reading Buddies - with United for Litearcy
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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Ukuleles & Lullabies
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McCormick Branch
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John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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Number Ninjas - with United for Literacy
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John M. Harper Branch - Discovery Room
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
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Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
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McCormick Branch
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John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
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