Fold origami shamrocks and four leaf clovers for St. Patrick’s Day at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue) on Saturday, March 11th. A session for teens will be held at 3:00 and a session for adults will be held at 4:00. Both sessions will be in the Teen Room on the second flood of the library. Space is limited, please call the library to register. 437-6001.
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