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Saturday, March 24, 2012 - Spades Park Branch Library Celebration - 1 to 4 pm

Individuals of all ages are invited to celebrate 100 years of service to the community by the Spades Park Branch, one of two remaining Carnegie libraries still operating in Indianapolis. Activities will include a presentation on the library's history by Marion County historian and current present of the Marion County Historical Society, Bill McNiece, magic show, face painting, a prize raffle, refreshments and visits by "Benjamin Franklin."

Schedule of Events:
1:00 – Magic Show with Don Miller of Familytime Entertainment
3:00 – History of the Library with Bill McNiece of the Marion County Historical Society
1:00-4:00 – face painting
1:00-3:00 – balloon animals
1:00-4:00 – appearance by Benjamin Franklin
1:00-3:00 – appearance by Digit (the library mascot)

For more information, please contact: Spades Park Branch, 1801 Nowland Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46201; phone (317) 275-4520