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It’s gruesome – and it’s great

Josiah and Michaela Hamburg of Maryknoll get into the spirit of holidays at the Gruesome and Gross activity session at the library. Josiah and Michaela Hamburg of Maryknoll get into the spirit of holidays at the Gruesome and Gross activity session at the library.

IT’S school holidays and the fun is on at Pakenham Library.
Space stories, revolting rhymes and a treasure hunt were highlights of the holiday program last week.
The fun continues today with a visit from Toddlepot the magical musical pixie and Grr, his funny, fantastic friend. On Thursday, children can meet bugs and other creepy crawlies in story and rhyme and make a bumblebee pencil.
There are stories for a walking adventure on Friday.
For more information about the holiday program, contact Pakenham Library on 5941 2036.

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