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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
2026 Bulk Trash Drop-off Service
All Day
1/9–1/12
Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot
Library Branch:
Renner Frankford Branch
Room:
Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Event Details:
In partnership with City of Dallas Code Compliance, District 12 Councilmember Mendelsohn’s office and the Dallas Public Library, Bulk Trash Dumpsters will be made available to residents of the City of Dallas throughout the 2026 calendar year. 
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This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Nov-Jan
2025
Booker T. High School Audition Workshops
Library Branch:
Community Events
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Walking Club
8:30am–9:30am
Mountain Creek - Lawn Area
Library Branch:
Mountain Creek Branch
Room:
Mountain Creek - Lawn Area
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Event Details:
Step into a healthier, happier routine—one stride at a time! Lace up and hit the scenic walking trail behind the library for relaxed strolls, stretch out stress, and enjoy friendly conversation while getting steps in.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
GED Classes with the Wilkinson Center
9:00am–1:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Library Branch:
Pleasant Grove Branch
Room:
Pleasant Grove - Classroom A & B
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
GED
Event Details:
Free adult high school equivalency and career readiness preparation class with the Wilkinson Center.
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This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Booker T. High School Audition Workshop -Theatre
10:00am–12:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Library Branch:
Bachman Lake Branch
Room:
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Dungeons & Dragons
10:00am–12:00pm
Forest Green - Study Room A
Library Branch:
Forest Green Branch
Room:
Forest Green - Study Room A
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Grab your dice and bag of tricks and stop by the Forest Green Branch Library's biweekly Dungeons and Dragons event!
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This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Booker T. High School Audition Workshop - Theatre
10:00am–12:00pm
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Library Branch:
Fretz Park Branch
Room:
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary!
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This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Booker T. High School Audition Workshop - Theatre
10:00am–12:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Library Branch:
Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room:
Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary!
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This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Booker T. High School Audition Workshop - Theatre
10:00am–12:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Library Branch:
Lochwood Branch
Room:
Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary!
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Free Math Tutoring K-12
10:00am–12:00pm
North Oak Cliff - In Library
Library Branch:
North Oak Cliff Branch
Room:
North Oak Cliff - In Library
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the North Oak Cliff Branch Library. Must register online to participate: https://intellichoice.org/ This program is hosted by IntelliChoice
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This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Booker T. High School Audition Workshop - Theatre
10:00am–12:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Library Branch:
Pleasant Grove Branch
Room:
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Loom Knitting / Telar Circular
10:00am–12:00pm
Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Library Branch:
Prairie Creek Branch
Room:
Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
| Learn a new skill, share patterns and socialize while knitting. |
Aprenda, practique y socialice mientras trabaja en un proyecto de punto.
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10
2026
Sat
White Rock Hills Rec Center Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
White Rock Hills Branch
Room:
White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting
A Community meeting for the design of the new White Rock Hills Recreation Center with CM Moreno and PBM Mondell.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Using Historic Newspapers to Learn More About Your German Ancestor
10:30am–12:00pm
Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Discover why historic newspapers are a genealogy goldmine! In this session, Baerbel K.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Taters and Tomaters Part 1: You say Potato
10:30am–12:00pm
Central Library - Classroom G (6th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Classroom G (6th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Can you dig it?! You won't have to! Learn how to grow potatoes in a laundry basket, hamper, box or bag. It's easy and we will show you how.
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This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Bilingual Storytime / Hora de cuentos bilingüe
10:30am–11:30am
Dallas West - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Dallas West Branch
Room:
Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Event Details:
Stories, songs and rhymes in English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read! Suggested ages: 5 years and younger ¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y ingles para niños que quieren leer!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Stitchin' Saturdays
10:30am–1:30pm
Mountain Creek - Study Room
Library Branch:
Mountain Creek Branch
Room:
Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Community & City Engagement
Event Details:
Stitch the stress away and get hooked on creativity! Bring yarn and needles or hooks for a cozy Saturday crafting circle perfect for knitters and crocheters of all levels.
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This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Toddler Storytime
10:30am–11:30am
Timberglen - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Timberglen Branch
Room:
Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Event Details:
Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Introduction to the Sewing Machine
11:00am–1:00pm
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Introduction to the Sewing Machine! Learn the basics of the sewing machine like how to wind and insert bobbins, thread the machine, and sew basic stitches.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Space Magic Show
11:00am–12:00pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Library Branch:
Forest Green Branch
Room:
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Orac the Alien through the world of sci-fi books! Magician Brett Roberts presents an interactive show filled with magic, science and puppetry.
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Saturday Craft: Cotton Ball Snowman
11:00am–12:00pm
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Library Branch:
North Oak Cliff Branch
Room:
North Oak Cliff - Auditorium
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Enjoy the winter snow inside with this adorable cotton ball snowman. This craft is designed with Elementary age children in mind.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
New Year, New Me
12:00pm–3:00pm
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room:
Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Ready for a New Year? Do you have goals or ideas for the New Year? Let's put them into action by creating a vision board for the year!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Crafturday: Tote Bag Painting
12:30pm–2:00pm
Skyline - Classroom
Library Branch:
Skyline Branch
Room:
Skyline - Classroom
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Unwind and craft away at BSK! Make-and-Take style crafts every second Saturday during select months. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own materials or in-progress projects!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Central Chess Club
1:00pm–3:45pm
Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Do you love chess and battling it out over the board? Or, maybe you never played before but want to learn how. Either way, mate, check out the Central Chess Club. It's every other Saturday at 1:00 PM on the 3rd floor.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Groove Guild
1:00pm–2:30pm
Central Library - Classroom A (6th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Classroom A (6th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
The Groove Guild is a new music club presented by Dallas Public Library, where we discuss and listen to music from our catalog.
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This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
🎶 Music, Movement & Me🎶
1:00pm–2:00pm
Dallas West - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Dallas West Branch
Room:
Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Event Details:
Bring your little one to a fun, interactive music class where dancing, singing, and learning go hand in hand!
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Fretz Park Branch's 50th Birthday Party
1:00pm–3:00pm
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Library Branch:
Fretz Park Branch
Room:
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Fretz Park Branch is turning 50!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Club de Tejidos / Knitting & Crochet Club
1:00pm–3:45pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A
Library Branch:
Grauwyler Park Branch
Room:
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature,
Seniors
Event Details:
¡Explore su lado creativo en nuestro club semanal de tejidos! Socialice, muestre sus proyectos, y reciba consejos. ¿Apenas está aprendiendo a tejer? No se preocupe—recibimos a tejedores de todos los niveles de conocimiento.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Digital Skills Training by The Cardboard Project
1:00pm–3:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Library Branch:
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room:
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Technology
Event Details:
Hands-on computer training, basic digital skills, resume building, and job coaching. The program also teaches practicing online safety and protecting personal information.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
NASA Astro Camp
1:00pm–3:00pm
Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Mountain Creek Branch
Room:
Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Blast off into a universe of fun and discovery! NASA Astro Camp lands for a family-friendly day packed with hands-on STEM activities that explore space, science, and technology.
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This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Teen (ages 13-17),
Adult (18+)
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Dungeons & Dragons
1:00pm–3:30pm
Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Library Branch:
Prairie Creek Branch
Room:
Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17),
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:
Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the month.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
2nd Annual Spelling Bee at Timberglen!
1:00pm–3:00pm
Timberglen - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Timberglen Branch
Room:
Timberglen - Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Celebrate National Nerd Word day by participating in a traditional style spelling bee. Last year we had so much fun with this that we thought we would do this again! We'll tell you the word, read the definition, and even use it in a sentence.
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This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
The Art of Shape
1:30pm–2:30pm
Arcadia Park - In Library
Library Branch:
Arcadia Park Branch
Room:
Arcadia Park - In Library
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Get ready to create, explore, and be inspired! The Nasher Sculpture Center will bring a fun, hands-on art program for all ages to the library.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
In Preparation for MLK Day: 🎬 Film Spotlight "Selma"
1:30pm–3:30pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Library Branch:
Bachman Lake Branch
Room:
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
As we approach Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let's return to one of the defining chapters of his journey — Selma, 1965.
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This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Yoga Storytime
1:30pm–2:15pm
Park Forest - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Park Forest Branch
Room:
Park Forest - Auditorium
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Stories, singing, sun salutations and savasana. Join us for Yoga Storytime presented by the Yogees Yoga 4 Kids. This event is sponsored by the Park Forest Library Friends.
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
True Crime Documentary Viewing
2:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)
Library Branch:
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room:
Central Library - Classroom D (6th Floor)
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
If you love talking about murder, listening to true crime podcasts, daydream about becoming a crime scene investigator, and always have a true crime show playing in the background, then this true crime documentary viewing is for you!
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This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Ghost Hunting 101
2:00pm–3:00pm
Lakewood - Auditorium
Library Branch:
Lakewood Branch
Room:
Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Ghosts in your library? More likely than you think! TexPart Paranormal will be at the Lakewood Branch to give a talk about how to ghost hunt and demonstrate some of their different equipment.
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This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Manga Book Club: Spy x Family
2:00pm–3:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A
Library Branch:
White Rock Hills Branch
Room:
White Rock Hills - Classroom A
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Love manga? Join other fans to read, discuss, and geek out over your favorite series! Each month we’ll explore a new title—from classic shōnen adventures to heartwarming slice-of-life stories.
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| 2:15pm |
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| 2:30pm |
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| 2:45pm |
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| 3:00pm |
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| 3:15pm |
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| 3:30pm |
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