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Homeschool Friday
May
17

Homeschool Friday

Calling all homeschoolers, unschoolers, self-directed learners of all kinds! We'll take over the library to play, explore, and exchange learning ideas and pathways. We'll host special guests, play outside, create artwork, and read books. This program is for homeschooling kids of all ages and their caregivers (not a drop off program). Each week there will be a free play activity offered with caregiver support, and a more structured activity facilitated by MG. 

This week's guided activity: Music Making in the Pollinator Garden

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D&D Campaign
May
23

D&D Campaign

Adventurers ages 12-18 must come prepared with completed character sheet, ready for fast-paced and focused game play. Some DND campaign experience required.  
 
New or younger players and lovers of side quests are invited to join D&D: Side Quest, downstairs in the Story Room. Email Youth Services Librarian with questions: mgaier@lebanonctlibrary.org  
 
The world needs heroes! What courageous souls would dare to fight horrific monsters, evade traps, solve puzzles, and quest for treasure? Who among you shall free realms from the tyrannical rule of a dragon? To fight for peoples of a fantastical, magical world, and become their champions? Do you hear the call to be an adventurer? In the amazing worlds of Dungeons and Dragons, your imagination is your greatest weapon!

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D&D Side Side Quest
May
23

D&D Side Side Quest

Are you a new Dungeons & Dragons player? Do you want to build your character and explore magical worlds? Join D&D's band of new adventurers and lovers of side quests!

Here you may learn how to construct a character sheet or put finishing touches on one you've already begun, practice world building basics, explore the Player's Handbook, and work your imagination muscles. When your skills are sharp, your interest is piqued for structured game play, and your mentor deems you ready, you'll be invited to join the fast-paced and focused D&D campaign. Ages 10+. This week, meet in Community Room.

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Homeschool Friday
May
24

Homeschool Friday

Calling all homeschoolers, unschoolers, self-directed learners of all kinds! We'll take over the library to play, explore, and exchange learning ideas and pathways. We'll host special guests, play outside, create artwork, and read books. This program is for homeschooling kids of all ages and their caregivers (not a drop off program). Each week there will be a free play activity offered with caregiver support, and a more structured activity facilitated by MG. 

This week's guided activity: Last meet-up before summer break, dress for outside play!

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Cartooning with Bill Dougal on Zoom
May
27

Cartooning with Bill Dougal on Zoom

Students create their own cartoon characters. Learn techniques for drawing heads and bodies, starting with typical proportions, and proceeding with creative variations. Put the figures in action poses and humorous situations. Designed for ages 7-12.
 
Register online at https://forms.gle/Me4grdfpDno873668 and join on Zoom Mondays at 4:00 pm.
 
For more info, email childrenslibrarian@lebanonctlibrary.org


*Note: The library will be closed for Memorial Day, but you can still join Cartooning on Zoom.

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D&D Campaign
May
30

D&D Campaign

Adventurers ages 12-18 must come prepared with completed character sheet, ready for fast-paced and focused game play. Some DND campaign experience required.  
 
New or younger players and lovers of side quests are invited to join D&D: Side Quest, downstairs in the Story Room. Email Youth Services Librarian with questions: mgaier@lebanonctlibrary.org  
 
The world needs heroes! What courageous souls would dare to fight horrific monsters, evade traps, solve puzzles, and quest for treasure? Who among you shall free realms from the tyrannical rule of a dragon? To fight for peoples of a fantastical, magical world, and become their champions? Do you hear the call to be an adventurer? In the amazing worlds of Dungeons and Dragons, your imagination is your greatest weapon!

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D&D Side Side Quest
May
30

D&D Side Side Quest

Are you a new Dungeons & Dragons player? Do you want to build your character and explore magical worlds? Join D&D's band of new adventurers and lovers of side quests!

Here you may learn how to construct a character sheet or put finishing touches on one you've already begun, practice world building basics, explore the Player's Handbook, and work your imagination muscles. When your skills are sharp, your interest is piqued for structured game play, and your mentor deems you ready, you'll be invited to join the fast-paced and focused D&D campaign. Ages 10+. This week, meet in Community Room.

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Cartooning with Bill Dougal
Jun
3

Cartooning with Bill Dougal

Students create their own cartoon characters. Learn techniques for drawing heads and bodies, starting with typical proportions, and proceeding with creative variations. Put the figures in action poses and humorous situations. Designed for ages 7-12.
 
Register online at https://forms.gle/Me4grdfpDno873668 and join on Zoom Mondays at 4:00 pm.
 
For more info, email childrenslibrarian@lebanonctlibrary.org

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D&D Side Quest
Jun
6

D&D Side Quest

Are you a new Dungeons & Dragons player? Do you want to build your character and explore magical worlds? Join D&D's band of new adventurers and lovers of side quests!

Here you may learn how to construct a character sheet or put finishing touches on one you've already begun, practice world building basics, explore the Player's Handbook, and work your imagination muscles. When your skills are sharp, your interest is piqued for structured game play, and your mentor deems you ready, you'll be invited to join the fast-paced and focused D&D campaign. Ages 10+. This week, meet in Community Room.

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D&D Campaign
Jun
6

D&D Campaign

Adventurers ages 12-18 must come prepared with completed character sheet, ready for fast-paced and focused game play. Some DND campaign experience required.  
 
New or younger players and lovers of side quests are invited to join D&D: Side Quest, downstairs in the Story Room. Email Youth Services Librarian with questions: mgaier@lebanonctlibrary.org  
 
The world needs heroes! What courageous souls would dare to fight horrific monsters, evade traps, solve puzzles, and quest for treasure? Who among you shall free realms from the tyrannical rule of a dragon? To fight for peoples of a fantastical, magical world, and become their champions? Do you hear the call to be an adventurer? In the amazing worlds of Dungeons and Dragons, your imagination is your greatest weapon!

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Cartooning with Bill Dougal
Jun
10

Cartooning with Bill Dougal

Students create their own cartoon characters. Learn techniques for drawing heads and bodies, starting with typical proportions, and proceeding with creative variations. Put the figures in action poses and humorous situations. Designed for ages 7-12.
 
Register online at https://forms.gle/Me4grdfpDno873668 and join on Zoom Mondays at 4:00 pm.
 
For more info, email childrenslibrarian@lebanonctlibrary.org

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D&D Side Quest
Jun
13

D&D Side Quest

Are you a new Dungeons & Dragons player? Do you want to build your character and explore magical worlds? Join D&D's band of new adventurers and lovers of side quests!

Here you may learn how to construct a character sheet or put finishing touches on one you've already begun, practice world building basics, explore the Player's Handbook, and work your imagination muscles. When your skills are sharp, your interest is piqued for structured game play, and your mentor deems you ready, you'll be invited to join the fast-paced and focused D&D campaign. Ages 10+. This week, meet in Community Room.

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D&D Campaign
Jun
13

D&D Campaign

Adventurers ages 12-18 must come prepared with completed character sheet, ready for fast-paced and focused game play. Some DND campaign experience required.  
 
New or younger players and lovers of side quests are invited to join D&D: Side Quest, downstairs in the Story Room. Email Youth Services Librarian with questions: mgaier@lebanonctlibrary.org  
 
The world needs heroes! What courageous souls would dare to fight horrific monsters, evade traps, solve puzzles, and quest for treasure? Who among you shall free realms from the tyrannical rule of a dragon? To fight for peoples of a fantastical, magical world, and become their champions? Do you hear the call to be an adventurer? In the amazing worlds of Dungeons and Dragons, your imagination is your greatest weapon!

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Cartooning with Bill Dougal
Jun
17

Cartooning with Bill Dougal

Students create their own cartoon characters. Learn techniques for drawing heads and bodies, starting with typical proportions, and proceeding with creative variations. Put the figures in action poses and humorous situations. Designed for ages 7-12.
 
Register online at https://forms.gle/Me4grdfpDno873668 and join on Zoom Mondays at 4:00 pm.
 
For more info, email childrenslibrarian@lebanonctlibrary.org

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D&D Campaign
Jun
20

D&D Campaign

Adventurers ages 12-18 must come prepared with completed character sheet, ready for fast-paced and focused game play. Some DND campaign experience required.  
 
New or younger players and lovers of side quests are invited to join D&D: Side Quest, downstairs in the Story Room. Email Youth Services Librarian with questions: mgaier@lebanonctlibrary.org  
 
The world needs heroes! What courageous souls would dare to fight horrific monsters, evade traps, solve puzzles, and quest for treasure? Who among you shall free realms from the tyrannical rule of a dragon? To fight for peoples of a fantastical, magical world, and become their champions? Do you hear the call to be an adventurer? In the amazing worlds of Dungeons and Dragons, your imagination is your greatest weapon!

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D&D Side Quest
Jun
20

D&D Side Quest

Are you a new Dungeons & Dragons player? Do you want to build your character and explore magical worlds? Join D&D's band of new adventurers and lovers of side quests!

Here you may learn how to construct a character sheet or put finishing touches on one you've already begun, practice world building basics, explore the Player's Handbook, and work your imagination muscles. When your skills are sharp, your interest is piqued for structured game play, and your mentor deems you ready, you'll be invited to join the fast-paced and focused D&D campaign. Ages 10+. This week, meet in Community Room.

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Cartooning with Bill Dougal
Jun
24

Cartooning with Bill Dougal

Students create their own cartoon characters. Learn techniques for drawing heads and bodies, starting with typical proportions, and proceeding with creative variations. Put the figures in action poses and humorous situations. Designed for ages 7-12.
 
Register online at https://forms.gle/Me4grdfpDno873668 and join on Zoom Mondays at 4:00 pm.
 
For more info, email childrenslibrarian@lebanonctlibrary.org

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D&D Campaign
Jun
27

D&D Campaign

Adventurers ages 12-18 must come prepared with completed character sheet, ready for fast-paced and focused game play. Some DND campaign experience required.  
 
New or younger players and lovers of side quests are invited to join D&D: Side Quest, downstairs in the Story Room. Email Youth Services Librarian with questions: mgaier@lebanonctlibrary.org  
 
The world needs heroes! What courageous souls would dare to fight horrific monsters, evade traps, solve puzzles, and quest for treasure? Who among you shall free realms from the tyrannical rule of a dragon? To fight for peoples of a fantastical, magical world, and become their champions? Do you hear the call to be an adventurer? In the amazing worlds of Dungeons and Dragons, your imagination is your greatest weapon!

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D&D Side Quest
Jun
27

D&D Side Quest

Are you a new Dungeons & Dragons player? Do you want to build your character and explore magical worlds? Join D&D's band of new adventurers and lovers of side quests!

Here you may learn how to construct a character sheet or put finishing touches on one you've already begun, practice world building basics, explore the Player's Handbook, and work your imagination muscles. When your skills are sharp, your interest is piqued for structured game play, and your mentor deems you ready, you'll be invited to join the fast-paced and focused D&D campaign. Ages 10+. This week, meet in Community Room.

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D&D Side Side Quest
May
16

D&D Side Side Quest

Are you a new Dungeons & Dragons player? Do you want to build your character and explore magical worlds? Join D&D's band of new adventurers and lovers of side quests!

Here you may learn how to construct a character sheet or put finishing touches on one you've already begun, practice world building basics, explore the Player's Handbook, and work your imagination muscles. When your skills are sharp, your interest is piqued for structured game play, and your mentor deems you ready, you'll be invited to join the fast-paced and focused D&D campaign. Ages 10+. This week, meet in Community Room.

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D&D Campaign
May
16

D&D Campaign

Adventurers ages 12-18 must come prepared with completed character sheet, ready for fast-paced and focused game play. Some DND campaign experience required.  
 
New or younger players and lovers of side quests are invited to join D&D: Side Quest, downstairs in the Story Room. Email Youth Services Librarian with questions: mgaier@lebanonctlibrary.org  
 
The world needs heroes! What courageous souls would dare to fight horrific monsters, evade traps, solve puzzles, and quest for treasure? Who among you shall free realms from the tyrannical rule of a dragon? To fight for peoples of a fantastical, magical world, and become their champions? Do you hear the call to be an adventurer? In the amazing worlds of Dungeons and Dragons, your imagination is your greatest weapon!

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Yoga Play
May
14

Yoga Play

Enjoy yoga, mindful movement, and most importantly, play with your family and community! This is an all ages, all levels, not-so-quiet wild rumpus yoga program with MG. Never done this before? Perfect! A beginner's mind is a gift.

A few tips: arrive ten minutes early, wear comfortable clothes, bring your yoga mat and a blanket. Registration required via googleform https://forms.gle/7cQ6VdAuAzGxbN619 or calling us at the library (860) 642-7763.

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Homeschool Friday
May
10

Homeschool Friday

Calling all homeschoolers, unschoolers, self-directed learners of all kinds! We'll take over the library to play, explore, and exchange learning ideas and pathways. We'll host special guests, play outside, create artwork, and read books. This program is for homeschooling kids of all ages and their caregivers (not a drop off program). Each week there will be a free play activity offered with caregiver support, and a more structured activity facilitated by MG. 

This week's guided activity: Cardboard Creations and Origami

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D&D Side Side Quest
May
9

D&D Side Side Quest

Are you a new Dungeons & Dragons player? Do you want to build your character and explore magical worlds? Join D&D's band of new adventurers and lovers of side quests!

Here you may learn how to construct a character sheet or put finishing touches on one you've already begun, practice world building basics, explore the Player's Handbook, and work your imagination muscles. When your skills are sharp, your interest is piqued for structured game play, and your mentor deems you ready, you'll be invited to join the fast-paced and focused D&D campaign. Ages 10+. This week, meet in Community Room.

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D&D Campaign
May
9

D&D Campaign

Adventurers ages 12-18 must come prepared with completed character sheet, ready for fast-paced and focused game play. Some DND campaign experience required.  
 
New or younger players and lovers of side quests are invited to join D&D: Side Quest, downstairs in the Story Room. Email Youth Services Librarian with questions: mgaier@lebanonctlibrary.org  
 
The world needs heroes! What courageous souls would dare to fight horrific monsters, evade traps, solve puzzles, and quest for treasure? Who among you shall free realms from the tyrannical rule of a dragon? To fight for peoples of a fantastical, magical world, and become their champions? Do you hear the call to be an adventurer? In the amazing worlds of Dungeons and Dragons, your imagination is your greatest weapon!

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Cartooning with Bill Dougal
May
6

Cartooning with Bill Dougal

Students create their own cartoon characters. Learn techniques for drawing heads and bodies, starting with typical proportions, and proceeding with creative variations. Put the figures in action poses and humorous situations. Designed for ages 7-12.
 
Register online at https://forms.gle/Me4grdfpDno873668 and join on Zoom Mondays at 4:00 pm.
 
For more info, email childrenslibrarian@lebanonctlibrary.org

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Homeschool Friday
May
3

Homeschool Friday

Calling all homeschoolers, unschoolers, self-directed learners of all kinds! We'll take over the library to play, explore, and exchange learning ideas and pathways. We'll host special guests, play outside, create artwork, and read books. This program is for homeschooling kids of all ages and their caregivers (not a drop off program). Each week there will be a free play activity offered with caregiver support, and a more structured activity facilitated by MG. 

This week's guided activity: yoga inside, yard games outside.

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D&D Side Side Quest
May
2

D&D Side Side Quest

Are you a new Dungeons & Dragons player? Do you want to build your character and explore magical worlds? Join D&D's band of new adventurers and lovers of side quests!

Here you may learn how to construct a character sheet or put finishing touches on one you've already begun, practice world building basics, explore the Player's Handbook, and work your imagination muscles. When your skills are sharp, your interest is piqued for structured game play, and your mentor deems you ready, you'll be invited to join the fast-paced and focused D&D campaign. Ages 10+. This week, meet in Community Room.

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D&D Campaign
May
2

D&D Campaign

Adventurers ages 12-18 must come prepared with completed character sheet, ready for fast-paced and focused game play. Some DND campaign experience required.  
 
New or younger players and lovers of side quests are invited to join D&D: Side Quest, downstairs in the Story Room. Email Youth Services Librarian with questions: mgaier@lebanonctlibrary.org  
 
The world needs heroes! What courageous souls would dare to fight horrific monsters, evade traps, solve puzzles, and quest for treasure? Who among you shall free realms from the tyrannical rule of a dragon? To fight for peoples of a fantastical, magical world, and become their champions? Do you hear the call to be an adventurer? In the amazing worlds of Dungeons and Dragons, your imagination is your greatest weapon!

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Meditation, Yes!
May
1

Meditation, Yes!

Make some space to reclaim your peace. Join Youth Services Librarian and Hatha Yoga Teacher, MG, for gentle yoga practice to prepare your body and mind for silent meditation. Never done this before? Perfect! A beginner's mind is a gift. A few tips: arrive ten minutes early, wear comfortable clothes, bring your yoga mat and a blanket.

Registration required via googleform https://forms.gle/3A46WkNLmzWRJU95A or calling us at the library (860) 642-7763.

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Homeschool Friday
Apr
26

Homeschool Friday

Calling all homeschoolers, unschoolers, self-directed learners of all kinds! We'll take over the library to play, explore, and exchange learning ideas and pathways. We'll host special guests, play outside, create artwork, and read books. This program is for homeschooling kids of all ages and their caregivers (not a drop off program). Each week there will be a free play activity offered with caregiver support, and a more structured activity facilitated by MG. 

This week's guided activity:

My Garden of a Thousand Bees Documentary and craft.

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D&D Campaign
Apr
25

D&D Campaign

Adventurers ages 12-18 must come prepared with completed character sheet, ready for fast-paced and focused game play. Some DND campaign experience required.  
 
New or younger players and lovers of side quests are invited to join D&D: Side Quest, downstairs in the Story Room. Email Youth Services Librarian with questions: mgaier@lebanonctlibrary.org  
 
The world needs heroes! What courageous souls would dare to fight horrific monsters, evade traps, solve puzzles, and quest for treasure? Who among you shall free realms from the tyrannical rule of a dragon? To fight for peoples of a fantastical, magical world, and become their champions? Do you hear the call to be an adventurer? In the amazing worlds of Dungeons and Dragons, your imagination is your greatest weapon!

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D&D Side Side Quest
Apr
25

D&D Side Side Quest

Are you a new Dungeons & Dragons player? Do you want to build your character and explore magical worlds? Join D&D's band of new adventurers and lovers of side quests!

Here you may learn how to construct a character sheet or put finishing touches on one you've already begun, practice world building basics, explore the Player's Handbook, and work your imagination muscles. When your skills are sharp, your interest is piqued for structured game play, and your mentor deems you ready, you'll be invited to join the fast-paced and focused D&D campaign. Ages 10+. This week, meet in Community Room.

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Earth Day Celebration
Apr
22

Earth Day Celebration

Join songwriter and music therapist, Maya Rogers Sherman, for an interactive musical performance of her original story about the power of believing in ourselves, our hopes, and our dreams. Enjoy seeing orchestral instruments up close, plus learn some fun and simple ways to use music to boost mental and emotional wellbeing. The concert will include an art making activity inspired by our collective hopes and dreams. 

This concert is free and is made possible with the support of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of the Arts.

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Cartooning with Bill Dougal
Apr
22

Cartooning with Bill Dougal

Students create their own cartoon characters. Learn techniques for drawing heads and bodies, starting with typical proportions, and proceeding with creative variations. Put the figures in action poses and humorous situations. Designed for ages 7-12.
 
Register online at https://forms.gle/Me4grdfpDno873668 and join on Zoom Mondays at 4:00 pm.
 
For more info, email childrenslibrarian@lebanonctlibrary.org

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Homeschool Friday
Apr
19

Homeschool Friday

Calling all homeschoolers, unschoolers, self-directed learners of all kinds! We'll take over the library to play, explore, and exchange learning ideas and pathways. We'll host special guests, play outside, create artwork, and read books. This program is for homeschooling kids of all ages and their caregivers (not a drop off program). Each week there will be a free play activity offered with caregiver support, and a more structured activity facilitated by MG. 

This week's guided activity:

Portraits and Poems—bring a photo of beloved pet or human being you'd like to draw and we will write poems about the subjects of our portraits. Art supplies provided.

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D&D Campaign
Apr
18

D&D Campaign

Adventurers ages 12-18 must come prepared with completed character sheet, ready for fast-paced and focused game play. Some DND campaign experience required.  
 
New or younger players and lovers of side quests are invited to join D&D: Side Quest, downstairs in the Story Room. Email Youth Services Librarian with questions: mgaier@lebanonctlibrary.org  
 
The world needs heroes! What courageous souls would dare to fight horrific monsters, evade traps, solve puzzles, and quest for treasure? Who among you shall free realms from the tyrannical rule of a dragon? To fight for peoples of a fantastical, magical world, and become their champions? Do you hear the call to be an adventurer? In the amazing worlds of Dungeons and Dragons, your imagination is your greatest weapon!

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D&D Side Side Quest
Apr
18

D&D Side Side Quest

Are you a new Dungeons & Dragons player? Do you want to build your character and explore magical worlds? Join D&D's band of new adventurers and lovers of side quests!

Here you may learn how to construct a character sheet or put finishing touches on one you've already begun, practice world building basics, explore the Player's Handbook, and work your imagination muscles. When your skills are sharp, your interest is piqued for structured game play, and your mentor deems you ready, you'll be invited to join the fast-paced and focused D&D campaign. Ages 10+. This week, meet in Community Room.

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