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What's in a Name?
2026-09-15 13:00:00 2026-09-15 15:00:00 America/Chicago What's in a Name? With Heather Braoudakis Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2

Tuesday, September 15
1:00pm - 3:00pm

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With Heather Braoudakis

What’s in a name? Names are an important part of our lives.
They connect us to family. Names have meaning, our given names and nicknames. Celebrate names & sing favorites like
Sherry Baby, Run Around Sue, Mandy, Cathy’s Clown, Hello Mary Lou, Hit the Road Jack and more!Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Entertainment |

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3D Modeling in TinkerCAD - Tech Classes
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Stories for School Kids - Ages 5-10
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Dungeons & Dragons - Wednesdays - grades 6 and up
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Minecraft For Beginners Freeplay - Play Minecraft in Survival Mode. Staff monitored.
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3D Modeling in TinkerCAD - Tech Classes
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Library Genealogy Resources Workshop - Need Help?
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Dungeons & Dragons - Monday Quest - Teens & Adults
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Family Storytime - Ages 0-6
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Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
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Chair Yoga
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Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
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Puzzle Exchange Drop Off
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Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 3
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Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
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What's in a Name?
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Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2
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Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2
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Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1
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Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 2
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