Name: Cotton Candy Science Show for Children of All Ages: Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up Event
Start: 2026-07-31T11:00:00-04:00
Location: Dexter District Library

Dexter District Library

11:00 am – 12:00 pm 
Children of All Ages 
Drop-In Program
Check out the sweetest science show around and discover the delicious
 science of cotton candy. Learn how it’s made, who invented it, see some
 fun experiments done with this wonderful, sugary treat, and have an 
opportunity to try some at the end of the show. Children of all ages 
will enjoy this fascinating program.  Registration is not required.Contact: Ruth Jansen rjansen@dexter.lib.mi.us

Local Event: Cotton Candy Science Show for Children of All Ages: Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up Event

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Kids in grades K through 8 are invited to spend an afternoon making 
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Registration is not required.
contact: Ruth Jansen – rjansen@dexter.lib.mi.us

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No registration required.Contact: Ruth Jansen rjansen@dexter.lib.mi.us

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Registration is not required.
Contact: Ruth Jansen rjansen@dexter.lib.mi.us

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