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Rainbow Underground: What does Pride mean to you?

Grades 7-12

2025-06-12 17:00:00 2025-06-12 18:00:00 America/Chicago Rainbow Underground: What does Pride mean to you? Niles-Maine District Library - Teen Underground

Thursday, June 12
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-12 17:00:00 2025-06-12 18:00:00 America/Chicago Rainbow Underground: What does Pride mean to you? Niles-Maine District Library - Teen Underground

Niles-Maine District Library

Teen Underground

Join us in a supportive space to explore LGBTQIA+ themed crafts, discussions, and community-building! All teens are welcome to celebrate and share their unique identities!

Niles-Maine District Library
books@nileslibrary.org
Phone: 847-663-1234
Hours
Mon, Jun 16 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Jun 17 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Jun 18 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Jun 19 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Jun 20 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Jun 21 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 22 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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