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Crafty Kids

Insects in Amber Slime
2026-07-15 16:30:00 2026-07-15 17:30:00 America/Chicago Crafty Kids Create your own slime using everyday household materials. Trussville - Cahaba Room

Wednesday, July 15
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-15 16:30:00 2026-07-15 17:30:00 America/Chicago Crafty Kids Create your own slime using everyday household materials. Trussville - Cahaba Room

Trussville

Cahaba Room

Create your own slime using everyday household materials.

Add some toy insects to recreate what would happen when they were caught in tree resin and fossilized. 

Open to elementary ages.

Space is limited. Registration Required.

AGE GROUP: | Upper Elementary (3rd-5th) | Lower Elementary (K-2nd) | Elementary (K-5th) |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Craft | Children’s Program |

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Trussville
Phone: (205) 655-2022
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Tue, Jun 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 19 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 20 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Jun 21 Closed
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