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America250: Boston Tea-n Party

2026-07-06 14:00:00 2026-07-06 15:00:00 America/Chicago America250: Boston Tea-n Party Come celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with a Revolutionary Tea Party. This event is for teens in Grades 7-12. Reddick Library -

Monday, July 06
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-06 14:00:00 2026-07-06 15:00:00 America/Chicago America250: Boston Tea-n Party Come celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with a Revolutionary Tea Party. This event is for teens in Grades 7-12. Reddick Library -

Come celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with a Revolutionary Tea Party. This event is for teens in Grades 7-12.

Toss your complaints in the harbor and prepare for a water pistol duel! We will meet outside in our green space on Fulton Street, weather permitting.

This event does not require prior registration; however, signing up will allow you to receive event reminders and notifications if the event is rescheduled or canceled.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Social | Games and Activities |

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Escape the Study Room Game: Bad Seed, Good Egg
Wed, Jul 08, All day
Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?
Monthly Kit: Summer
Wed, Jul 08, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Reddick Library
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Escape the Study Room Game: Bad Seed, Good Egg
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Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?
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Reddick Library
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Fri, Jul 10, All day
Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?
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Reddick Library
This month’s kit will contain summer recipes and a summery charm. Kits are available while supplies last and are limited to one per patron.
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Sat, Jul 11, All day
Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?
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Children's Department
The Bad Seed and his friends only have 45 minutes to puzzle out their confusing chores. Can you and your team solve the riddles in time to win a prize?
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Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reddick Library - Community Room
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