Where memories are mountain made.
Where memories are mountain made.
TARANTULAS!!!
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Wed, July 16th 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
GALAX PUBLIC LIBRARY SESSION ONE (Last names A-M)
This is an educational and entertaining program with live tarantulas!!! Due to the expected crowds for this program, we ask that all families attend at only one library and (if able) at the designated time: last names beginning A-M, please attend at 11am. Last names beginning N-Z, please attend at 2pm. Galax Public Library will host this event on July 16th; Carroll County Public Library on July 24th.
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