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Name: Holiday Tree Decorating Contest
Start: 2024-10-28
End: 2024-11-27
Location: Newport Branch

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Holiday Tree Decorating Contest

All Day 10/28 - 11/27

Newport Branch

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Library Branch: Newport Branch

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Our annual holiday tree decorating contest is starting. Trees can be picked up starting Monday October 28th.

Holiday Wreath Decorating Contest

All Day 10/28 - 11/27

Carleton Branch

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Library Branch: Carleton Branch

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Our annual holiday wreath decorating contest is starting. Wreaths can be picked up starting Monday October 28th.

Silent Library Challenge

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Library at Maybee Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Maybee Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: General

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Seats Remaining: 15

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Tweens and teens are invited to the library to participate in a Silent Library challenge! Can you keep quiet in the library? What about while completing various food and action challenges from around the world?

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Food Allergens

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.

Color Me Happy

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Educational, Storytime & Playgroups

Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading.

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This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Anne of Green Gables Hearth Warming Craft Party

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 37

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Gather your kindred spirits as we create whimsical crafts inspired by a certain iconic red-haired heroine from Prince Edward Island. Participants will enjoy making seasonal crafts inspired by characters from the classic book series by L. M.

Weekend Parent & Child Play Group

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

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Join us for an hour of interaction through play, creating art, singing and reading. This program is for children 0- 5 years of age and their caregiver.

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Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Weather Closing Statement

If area schools are closed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs will be canceled that day.

If schools are delayed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs scheduled after the delay period will take place at their regular times.

If in doubt, always feel free to touch base with your local branch to see what events are taking place.

Lego Fun

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Maybee Branch

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Library Branch: Maybee Branch

Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: General

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Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm. Lego building fun for the whole family

Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Community Room at Bedford Branch

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Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Gaming

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Seats Remaining: 0

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Teams compete to see who can finish a puzzle first. Every team is given the same 500 piece puzzle. Each team can be up to four people. Only register the team captain and then put the names of team members in the notes.

Color Me Happy

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Educational, Storytime & Playgroups

Required

Seats Remaining: 16

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Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

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9 am		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. New Bedford Academy 9:15am - 11:15am Children, Tweens, Teens Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Bookmobile The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading. Disclaimer(s) Weather Closing Statement If area schools are closed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs will be canceled that day. If schools are delayed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs scheduled after the delay period will take place at their regular times. If in doubt, always feel free to touch base with your local branch to see what events are taking place.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Parent & Child Play Group 9:15am - 10:15am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Dundee Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Dundee Branch Room: Downstairs Programming Area Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for an hour of interaction through play, creating art, singing and reading. This program is for children 0- 5 years of age and their caregiver. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Parent & Child Play Group 9:15am - 10:15am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Dundee Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Dundee Branch Room: Downstairs Programming Area Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for an hour of interaction through play, creating art, singing and reading. This program is for children 0- 5 years of age and their caregiver. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.
10 am		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Toddler Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children South Rockwood Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch Room: Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Tai Chi for Health 10:30am - 11:30am All Ages, Seniors Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: This is a soft movement class designed for those who have wanted to try Tai Chi and those who understand the principle. Each class will be divided into three parts including warm up, senior form, and yang form. This is a very beneficial	This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Illustrator's Workshop 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool, Children Ida Branch Registration Open Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Ida Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Join us each week as we explore the word of art in children's books. We'll learn about different artists and how they make the art that they do. Then, we'll try out their techniques for ourselves! Disclaimer(s) Weather Closing Statement If area schools are closed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs will be canceled that day. If schools are delayed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs scheduled after the delay period will take place at their regular times. If in doubt, always feel free to touch base with your local branch to see what events are taking place. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Moving & Grooving 10:00am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Dorsch Memorial Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch Room: Upstairs Library Space Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Event Details: Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. Join us at the Dorsch branch to shake out our sillies, share a book and do some sensory play. It's fun for everyone! Disclaimer(s) Weather Closing Statement If area schools are closed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs will be canceled that day. If schools are delayed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs scheduled after the delay period will take place at their regular times. If in doubt, always feel free to touch base with your local branch to see what events are taking place. This event is in the "Preschool" group. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool Bedford Branch Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Required Seats Remaining: 22 Event Details: Library Storytime are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. Please join us for books, crafts, fun, and more! This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Play Dough & Play Dates 10:00am - 12:00pm All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Dundee Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Dundee Branch Room: Downstairs Programming Area Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General, Storytime & Playgroups Event Details: Spend a morning in the comfort of the library for open play dough play! Toddler, preschool, and elementary age children are invited for open play dough play. Stations will rotate to encourage creativity. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.	This event is in the "Preschool" group. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool Bedford Branch Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Required Seats Remaining: 22 Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Storytime for Under Fives Winter Session 10:00am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Ida Branch Registration Open Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Ida Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Required Seats Remaining: 25 Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. Disclaimer(s) Weather Closing Statement If area schools are closed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs will be canceled that day. If schools are delayed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs scheduled after the delay period will take place at their regular times. If in doubt, always feel free to touch base with your local branch to see what events are taking place. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Mini Movers 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children South Rockwood Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch Room: Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Playgroup 10:30am - 12:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Dorsch Memorial Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch Room: Upstairs Library Space Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Event Details: Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. This Play Group is for Children from Birth to School Age with parents or caregivers accompanying. We will be spending time for everyone to interact through playing, sharing, climbing, caring and story reading! Come join the fun!!		This event is in the "Children" group. Lego Challenge 10:00am - 11:00am Children Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Library Age Group: Children Program Type: General Event Details: Saturdays are for fun...right? Join us on the first Saturday each month for our Lego building challenge. Participants will be given a specific challenge activity to create each meeting.
11 am				This event is in the "Adults" group. Just the Facts Book Club 11:00am - 12:30pm Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Room C Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you. If you like to read thought-provoking non-fiction books, join us for Just the Facts book club on the last Wednesday of each month at 11:00 am.			This event is in the "Children" group. Read and Create Program - An Early Literacy/STEM program 11:30am - 12:30pm Children Bedford Branch Registration Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Storytime & Playgroups Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: This program will take place on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month and is specifically geared towards 4 -6 year old kids who are just starting their reading adventure.
12 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. Totally Awesome Preschool Box Drop Off 12:15pm - 12:30pm Children Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Children Program Type: Bookmobile	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Changing Matter: A STEM Challenge 12:30pm - 1:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Dundee Branch Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Dundee Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Join us in a STEM challenge in making 'something' into an edible treat in an hour or less! Each week we explore what happens when we take matter and change is form into a treat! Week 1: Ice Cream Week 2: Flavored Slushies Disclaimer(s) Food Allergens We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.		This event is in the "Adults" group. American Red Cross Blood Drive 12:00pm - 5:00pm Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Organizations using the Library Event Details: Help us save lives by donating blood at your library today!
1 pm				This event is in the "Preschool" group. Preschool Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Preschool Bedford Branch Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Pre-School book club is designed for children going to Kindergarten in the Fall of 2025. Being part of a book club allows children to be introduced to new vocabulary in an engaging and exciting way.	This event is in the "Preschool" group. Preschool Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Preschool Bedford Branch Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Pre-School book club is designed for children going to Kindergarten in the Fall of 2025. Being part of a book club allows children to be introduced to new vocabulary in an engaging and exciting way.
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Cards and Coffee 2:30pm - 4:30pm Adults, Seniors Summerfield – Petersburg Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Room: History Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Love to play cards? Then stop by and enjoy various card games. Coffee and cards will be provided, unless you prefer to bring your own. Bring some friends and have some fun!	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Friends of the Bedford Library Meeting 2:30pm - 4:30pm All Ages Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Meetings Event Details: Join our Friends for their monthly meeting where they'll discuss past, current, and future fundraising activities and vote on supporting programming at the Bedford Branch Library. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Color Creators 2:45pm - 3:45pm Tweens, Teens Bedford Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Organizations using the Library Event Details: All tween and teens are welcome to come be creative with us after school each Tuesday! Come and draw with us. No registration required.			This event is in the "Teens" group. Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford 2:30pm - 5:00pm Teens Bedford Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming
3 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. 1st Grade Book Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children Bedford Branch Registration Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Miss Karen's monthly book club for 1st Graders! Meeting on the 4th Sunday of each month, Sep 2024 - May 2025 Why join a book club? · It promotes a love of reading	This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Yoga with Dianne 3:00pm - 4:30pm All Ages, Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: “Yoga with Diane” A FREE, one hour community Yoga class. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this class is designed for all levels, all ages.
4 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group. 80s VHS Aerobics 4:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Get ready to step back in time and get your heart pumping with our all-new 80s themed VHS Aerobics class! Join us every Sunday at 4 PM for a nostalgic journey that will have you sweating to the oldies in no time.		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Build and Create with Legos and Blocks 4:00pm - 5:30pm Children, Family Bedford Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: General Event Details: Come and enjoy an open build event with Lego's and other building blocks. Children of all ages are welcome! We'll provide the blocks, you provide the imagination! No registration necessary.	This event is in the "Family" group. Exploring with Paint 4:00pm - 6:00pm Family Robert A. Vivian Branch This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Looking for something new to do? Join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 4pm – 6pm at the Vivian Branch Library. We will explore your hidden talents with paint! All supplies will be provided.
5 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. We Read Banned Books! Book Club 5:30pm - 6:30pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join a book club for rebellious readers! We will discuss a different banned or challenged book each month. Readers ages 16 and up are welcome! Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month, 5:30-6:30pm Book List
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Northwest Ohio Southeast Michigan eBay Resellers 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Organizations using the Library Event Details: Welcome to the NW Ohio SE Michigan eBay Resellers meeting! Whether you're a seasoned eBay pro or just getting started, join us for a fun and informative gathering.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Not So YA Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults South Rockwood Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Love Young Adult Literature? So do we. Come hang out and talk YA lit with us. Discussions will be on the last Monday of the month at 7:00 pm via Zoom.

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