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Registration opens:
August 22nd, 2025

Cartooning with Mark Anderson

Grades K-8
2025-09-10 15:30:00 2025-09-10 16:30:00 America/Chicago Cartooning with Mark Anderson Sometimes it’s hard to be plain black and white like a panda or a skunk. But don’t feel blue, we’ve cut through the red tape and gotten the green light to reimagine animal colors! Elk Grove Village Public Library - Kids Korner A

Wednesday, September 10
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-10 15:30:00 2025-09-10 16:30:00 America/Chicago Cartooning with Mark Anderson Sometimes it’s hard to be plain black and white like a panda or a skunk. But don’t feel blue, we’ve cut through the red tape and gotten the green light to reimagine animal colors! Elk Grove Village Public Library - Kids Korner A

Sometimes it’s hard to be plain black and white like a panda or a skunk. But don’t feel blue, we’ve cut through the red tape and gotten the green light to reimagine animal colors!

Are you ready for zebras with orange stripes? How about Polkadot dalmatians?! They’ll be tickled pink!

Required registration is limited to EGVPL cardholders and begins Friday, August 22, 9 am. If space is available, non-cardholders may register 3 days prior to the start of the program.

Please note: Parents/caregivers will not be able to remain in the room during the program. Please take this into consideration before registering your child. 

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Arts & Crafts |

Elk Grove Village Public Library
Phone: 847-439-0447
Hours
Mon, Aug 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Thu, Aug 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 15 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Aug 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 17 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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