Name: Balloon Twisting Storytime
Start: 2026-07-29T10:30
End: 2026-07-29T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Wilbraham Public Library

Balloon Twisting Storytime

2026-07-29 10:30:00 2026-07-29 12:00:00 America/New_York Balloon Twisting Storytime Join Brie's Balloons for a creative and fun balloon twisting experience! Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Wednesday, July 29
10:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-29 10:30:00 2026-07-29 12:00:00 America/New_York Balloon Twisting Storytime Join Brie's Balloons for a creative and fun balloon twisting experience! Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Wilbraham Public Library

Brooks Room

Join Brie's Balloons for a creative and fun balloon twisting experience!

Come one, come all to a balloon twisting storytime . There will be exciting stories, a craft, and balloon magic! Fun for all ages, but suggested for children 3-8 years old. Brie will be doing balloon twisting for attendees at the end!

AGE GROUP: | Children |

Wilbraham Public Library

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

We're closed Friday July 03 due to Closed for Independence Day (observed)

We're closed Saturday July 04 due to Closed for Independence Day

Mon, Jun 29	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 30	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 01	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 02	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Jul 03	Closed
(Closed for Independence Day (observed))
Sat, Jul 04	Closed
(Closed for Independence Day)
Sun, Jul 05	Closed

this week

About the branch

The Wilbraham Public Library provides resources and opportunities for community learning, recreation, and making connections.

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Tue, Jul 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Tue, Jul 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

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Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

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Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

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Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

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Teen Mosaic Coaster Workshop - with Paint Sip Fun

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Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

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Transform simple tiles into beautiful, functional art, and create mosaic coasters with Erin from Paint Sip Fun!

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