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Family STEAM

Physics Fun
2026-09-12 13:00:00 2026-09-12 14:00:00 America/Denver Family STEAM Explore and Learn with hands-on science. Whitmore - Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)

Saturday, September 12
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-09-12 13:00:00 2026-09-12 14:00:00 America/Denver Family STEAM Explore and Learn with hands-on science. Whitmore - Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)

Whitmore

Whitmore Meeting Room (Capacity 92)

Explore and Learn with hands-on science.

AGE GROUP: | General Audience |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM | Drop-In Activity | Arts & Crafts |

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Whitmore
Phone: 801-943-4636
Branch manager
Maggie Mills
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