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Amazing Animals

Summer at Your Library
2023-06-23 10:30:00 2023-06-23 11:15:00 America/New_York Amazing Animals Meet rare, threatened, and endangered species. Learn about interesting animals that can be found throughout different lands and animal conservation. Recommended for ages 0-12. Southwest Branch -

Friday, June 23
10:30am - 11:15am

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Meet rare, threatened, and endangered species. Learn about interesting animals that can be found throughout different lands and animal conservation. Recommended for ages 0-12.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Music - Movies - Live Performances | Animals & Pets |

TAGS: | summer-promo | summer-kids | beanstack | bb-childrens |

Southwest Branch
Phone: 407-835-7323
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Mon, Nov 02 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Nov 03 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Nov 04 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Nov 05 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Nov 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 08 Closed
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Southwest Branch opened on March 21, 1989 in a beautiful Mediterranean style building designed by Schweizer and Associates Architecture Firm, who also designed the Orlando Public Library. Serving the Dr. Phillips and Metrowest communities, Southwest is near International Drive and the attractions. Southwest is a popular place for local adults, children, students and tourists.

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