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The Pen is Mightier - A Revolutionary Event

Celebrating America 250
2026-05-08 14:30:00 2026-05-08 15:30:00 America/Denver The Pen is Mightier - A Revolutionary Event Join us as we craft our own American Revolution style quill and ink desk set and learn the significance each had in the birth of our great nation. Bingham Creek - Bingham Creek Meeting Room (Capacity 48)

Friday, May 08
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-08 14:30:00 2026-05-08 15:30:00 America/Denver The Pen is Mightier - A Revolutionary Event Join us as we craft our own American Revolution style quill and ink desk set and learn the significance each had in the birth of our great nation. Bingham Creek - Bingham Creek Meeting Room (Capacity 48)

Bingham Creek

Bingham Creek Meeting Room (Capacity 48)

Join us as we craft our own American Revolution style quill and ink desk set and learn the significance each had in the birth of our great nation.

This program is intended for ages 8 and up, with a caring adult. Supplies are limited.

AGE GROUP: | General Audience |

EVENT TYPE: | Writing | Holiday | Drop-In Activity | Arts & Crafts |

TAGS: | #America250 |

Bingham Creek
Phone: 801-943-4636
Branch manager
Ann Marie Barrett
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Mon, Apr 13 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 14 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 15 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 16 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 19 Closed
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Bingham Creek Meeting Room (Capacity 48)
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Bingham Creek Meeting Room (Capacity 48)
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Bingham Creek Meeting Room (Capacity 48)
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Bingham Creek Meeting Room (Capacity 48)
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Bingham Creek Meeting Room (Capacity 48)
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Bingham Creek Meeting Room (Capacity 48)
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Bingham Creek Meeting Room (Capacity 48)
Join us as we craft our own American Revolution style quill and ink desk set and learn the significance each had in the birth of our great nation.
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Bingham Creek Meeting Room (Capacity 48)
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Bingham Creek Meeting Room (Capacity 48)
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Bingham Creek Meeting Room (Capacity 48)
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Bingham Creek Meeting Room (Capacity 48)
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Bingham Creek Meeting Room (Capacity 48)
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Bingham Creek Meeting Room (Capacity 48)
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Bingham Creek Meeting Room (Capacity 48)
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Bingham Creek Meeting Room (Capacity 48)
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Bingham Creek Meeting Room (Capacity 48)
Join us for a Dungeons and Dragons game for beginners! There are two sessions, one from 6-7 pm and one from 7-8 pm. Limited tickets will be available 30 minutes before each program.
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Thu, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bingham Creek Meeting Room (Capacity 48)
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Wed, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bingham Creek Meeting Room (Capacity 48)
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Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bingham Creek Meeting Room (Capacity 48)
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Bingham Creek Meeting Room (Capacity 48)
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Bingham Creek Meeting Room (Capacity 48)
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Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Wed, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bingham Creek Meeting Room (Capacity 48)
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