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Kaydee Puppets

"The Ugly Duckling" + "The Princess and the Pea"
2022-08-09 11:00:00 2022-08-09 11:40:00 America/New_York Kaydee Puppets Kaydee Puppets presents a double feature based on the stories of Hans Christian Anderson Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Outdoors

Tuesday, August 09
11:00am - 11:40am

Add to Calendar 2022-08-09 11:00:00 2022-08-09 11:40:00 America/New_York Kaydee Puppets Kaydee Puppets presents a double feature based on the stories of Hans Christian Anderson Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Outdoors

Kaydee Puppets presents a double feature based on the stories of Hans Christian Anderson

One of Barrett's favorite summer shows is back with a double feature: "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Princess and the Pea."
Ages 2+

Summer Quest events may be cancelled or changed to a virtual event in the case of inclement weather. Changes to this event will be made by 6pm the day before and details will be posted on this page. Please check back or call the Barrett Branch at (703) 746-1710  for updates.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Ages 0-5 |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Quest | Performer | Children |

TAGS: | Summer Quest | puppets |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
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