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Happy 250th birthday U.S.A!!!
\nCome to our summer reading kick-off\/birthday party!
\nAll are welcome to drop-in between 5:30pm and 7:30pm to grab their summer reading bags and join in the fun! We will have crafts, ice cream, a scavenger hunt, and games on our front lawn! We are also having special guests from the Harwinton Historical Society bring some real artifacts that the kids can explore and touch, including a butter churn and an old clothes washing station.
\nNo registration needed. For all ages!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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