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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Aug
19
2025
Tue
Hang & Play
9:30am–10:30am
Romeoville
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Library Branch:
Romeoville
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Children
Event Details:
"Hang and Play" in our toddler area. Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. All ages invited.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Aug
19
2025
Tue
Pinochle Club
9:30am–12:30pm
Romeoville
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Library Branch:
Romeoville
Room:
Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult
Event Details:
Drop in for Pinochle Club! New members are encouraged to join. Whether you play for fun or for the challenge, come enjoy this beloved card game. All skill levels are welcome, but players should have some familiarity with the game.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Aug
21
2025
Thu
Sensory Play & Explore
9:30am–10:30am
Romeoville
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Library Branch:
Romeoville
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Children
Event Details:
Dive into a world of textures, colors, and engaging experiences designed to stimulate young minds and encourage exploration. Our sensory play options offer a blend of fun and learning in a safe and interactive environment.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Aug
22
2025
Fri
Hang & Play
9:15am–11:15am
Crest Hill
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Library Branch:
Crest Hill
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Children
Event Details:
There are no Storytimes today, but that doesn't mean we aren't having fun! Hang and play with us! Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. All ages with a caregiver.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Aug
23
2025
Sat
ESL Conversation Class
9:30am–11:30am
Crest Hill
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Library Branch:
Crest Hill
Room:
Meeting Room C
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult
Event Details:
Is your first language Spanish, Polish, Hindi, French or anything but English? Would you like the opportunity to practice your newly-learned English skills in an informal, non-judgmental setting?
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Aug
19
2025
Tue
ESL Reading & Conversation Group
10:00am–12:00pm
Crest Hill
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Library Branch:
Crest Hill
Room:
Meeting Room C
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult
Event Details:
Is your first language Spanish, Polish, Hindi or anything but English? Would you like the opportunity to practice your newly-learned English skills in an informal, non-judgmental setting?
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Aug
19
2025
Tue
Sit & Stay Fit
10:30am–11:30am
Crest Hill
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Library Branch:
Crest Hill
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult
Improve flexibility, bone strength, circulation, heart health, and stability all while sitting down! We will take it nice and easy in this exercise program, as we gently guide you through simple movements that will loosen up your joints and muscles. Chair exercises are a great way to be social and get some exercise in - all while sitting down!
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
Preschool Storytime at Central Square
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Library Branch:
Lockport
Room:
Offsite
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Children
Event Details:
Join us for adventure at Preschool Storytime. Designed to spark curiosity and foster a love of reading, our interactive program blends stories, songs, and fun activities while creating an engaging learning experience for children ages 3-5.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Lockport
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Children
Event Details:
Join us after Central Square Storytime for a fun in-house craft based on the theme of our Central Square Storytime!
Disclaimer(s)
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Aug
22
2025
Fri
ESL Reading & Conversation Group
10:00am–12:00pm
Crest Hill
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Library Branch:
Crest Hill
Room:
Meeting Room C
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult
Event Details:
Is your first language Spanish, Polish, Hindi or anything but English? Would you like the opportunity to practice your newly-learned English skills in an informal, non-judgmental setting?
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Aug
23
2025
Sat
Sensory Explorers Play Group
10:30am–12:00pm
Crest Hill
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Library Branch:
Crest Hill
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Children
Event Details:
Presented by KIDDOS DAY OUT a group of early intervention OT, SLP, PT, and DT.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Aug
18
2025
Mon
ESL Reading & Conversation Group
11:00am–12:00pm
Romeoville
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Library Branch:
Romeoville
Room:
Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult
Event Details:
Is your first language Spanish, Polish, Hindi or anything but English? Would you like the opportunity to practice your newly-learned English skills in an informal, non-judgmental setting?
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Aug
19
2025
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Lockport
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Children
Event Details:
Join us in the Toddler area to hang out at the library. Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. All ages invited.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Lockport
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Children
Event Details:
After Preschool Story Craft, "Stay and Play" in our toddler area. Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. All ages invite
Disclaimer(s)
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
American Mahjong
12:30pm–2:30pm
Romeoville
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Library Branch:
Romeoville
Room:
Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult
Event Details:
Are you ready to embark on a journey into the captivating game of Mahjong? The library invites you to our open Mahjong club where you can learn, play, and have a great time with fellow enthusiasts! What to Expect:
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Aug
21
2025
Thu
Books & Blockbusters: News of the World
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Library Branch:
Lockport
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult
Event Details:
After watching a movie made from a book, do you ever ask yourself: was that as good as the book? Or, did they make the right casting choices, and if not, who would you have chosen to play those characters?
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Aug
21
2025
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Crest Hill
Room:
Meeting Room C
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult
Event Details:
Are you ready to embark on a journey into the captivating game of Mahjong? The library invites you to our open Mahjong club where you can learn, play, and have a great time with fellow enthusiasts! What to Expect:
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.
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This event is in the "Friends of the Library" group
Friends of the Library
Crest Hill
This event is in the "Friends of the Library" group
Aug
18
2025
Mon
Friends Of The Library Meeting
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Library Branch:
Crest Hill
Room:
Meeting Room C
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Aug
22
2025
Fri
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Library Branch:
Lockport
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Children
Event Details:
Show off your skill and create your own LEGO® design! Hang with friends or family and build together(ness)! We supply everything you need, we just need you to bring your creativity! All ages welcome!
Disclaimer(s)
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Aug
23
2025
Sat
The Reigning Belle of the Bluegrass Region with Rose Buckner
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Library Branch:
Lockport
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult
Event Details:
Based on actual events, The Reigning Belle of the Bluegrass Region, is the story of a Kentucky aristocrat, Olivia Buckner, who defied convention to marry a Japanese seminary student, Yutaka Minakuchi, in 1903 in Kentucky. The couple
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Aug
22
2025
Fri
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Library Branch:
Romeoville
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Children
Event Details:
Get ready to build, create, and imagine at our LEGO Club! Whether you're a master builder or just starting out, this is your chance to unleash your creativity with everyone’s favorite colorful bricks.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Aug
18
2025
Mon
Tween Book Club: Summer Vamp
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Library Branch:
Crest Hill
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Children
Event Details:
Come and chat about this heart-warming tale, Summer Vamp by Violet Chan Karim! Join other young readers for a thoughtful discussion about what you like and dislike about this book. All opinions are welcome!
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Crest Hill
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Children
Music in Motion is a musical journey filled with catchy tunes, dancing, and hands-on instrument exploration. Help your child foster a love for music while encouraging self-expression and confidence.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Crest Hill
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Children
Event Details:
After Music in Motion, Stay and Play with us! Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. This program is intended for children of all ages with a caregiver.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
Aug
18
2025
Mon
Fight Night: Super Smash Bros. Tournament
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Library Branch:
Crest Hill
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Adult,
Teen
Event Details:
Celebrate the Switch and all-things Nintendo at Fight Night: Super Smash Bros Tournament. Bring your own controller (or use the joy cons provided) and face off with your opponent in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.
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This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
Aug
19
2025
Tue
Teen Origami & Anime Night
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Library Branch:
Lockport
Room:
Meeting Room A
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Teen
Event Details:
Join us for a fun night of crafts and a show! During this event, come in and learn how to craft some origami while watching some of your favorite anime.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.
This program is intended for grades 6-12.
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Aug
19
2025
Tue
Keeping the Harvest: Freezing and Drying Food Preservation from Your Garden
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Library Branch:
Crest Hill
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult
Event Details:
Growing your own produce is great. But what happens when you have too much?
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.
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This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
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Library Branch:
Romeoville
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Teen
Earn service hours attending Teen Volunteer Night (TVN)! Have a say in what goes on at your library and help library staff with fun activities and tasks while enjoying a tasty snack and meeting other teens. What books, video games, DVDs, CDs, magazines, comics, or mangas, do you think we need to have in your library? What kinds of events and activities would you like your library to offer? Come ready to share your thoughts on these questions, and bring your own! Attendance counts for 2 community service hours, so bring your sheets to be signed by staff.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.
This program is intended for grades 6-12.
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This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
Aug
21
2025
Thu
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Library Branch:
Romeoville
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Teen
Event Details:
New and ongoing players are welcome! We are starting an all new campaign in which you can create your own character sheet or have one made for you. Please register with a valid phone number.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.
This program is intended for grades 6-12.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Aug
19
2025
Tue
ESL Reading & Conversation Group
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Lockport
Room:
Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult
Event Details:
Is your first language Spanish, Polish, Hindi or anything but English? Would you like the opportunity to practice your newly-learned English skills in an informal, non-judgmental setting?
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
Aug
20
2025
Wed
The History & Origins of Sea Monsters
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Library Branch:
Lockport
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult,
Teen
Event Details:
Cryptids are back! This time, we're doing a comprehensive deep "dive" on our favorite sea monsters--everyone from the Loch Ness Monster, to Champ, to the Beast of Busco, and more will be covered.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Aug
21
2025
Thu
Computer Class: eBooks with Hoopla & Libby
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Library Branch:
Lockport
Room:
Computer Lab
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult
The White Oak Library District is proud to offer two different eBook services (Hoopla and Libby) to our patrons so you can enjoy thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, movies, TV shows, documentaries, and more. Learn how to get started, browse your eLibrary, and check out some titles. Library staff will demonstrate both services, discuss the benefits of each, and help you become as familiar with your eLibrary as you are with the physical library.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
Aug
21
2025
Thu
Resurrection Mary, Chicago’s Most Beloved Spirit: Presented by Ray Johnson
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Library Branch:
Romeoville
Room:
Meeting Room A
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Adult,
Teen
Event Details:
Who is or was “Resurrection Mary” and what makes the Chicago version of this “Vanishing Hitchhiker” legend so special? Where did the story start? What are the facts? Are people still seeing Mary’s ghost today?
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.
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This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
Aug
22
2025
Fri
Teen After Hours: Video Games Come To Life!
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Romeoville
Room:
Meeting Room A
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Teen
Event Details:
Have you ever wished you could escape into the world of your favorite video game? Come to this after hours program to see if you have what it takes to survive in that world.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.
This program is intended for grades 6-12.
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