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Comic Quest

The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza by Mac Barnett
2025-10-08 16:00:00 2025-10-08 17:00:00 America/New_York Comic Quest Read the graphic novel at home, then join us at the library for a fun, hands-on activity inspired by the book! Locust Grove Public Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, October 08
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-08 16:00:00 2025-10-08 17:00:00 America/New_York Comic Quest Read the graphic novel at home, then join us at the library for a fun, hands-on activity inspired by the book! Locust Grove Public Library - Meeting Room

Read the graphic novel at home, then join us at the library for a fun, hands-on activity inspired by the book!

Suit up for a space-tastic adventure! Read The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza by Mac Barnett at home, then report to the library for your next mission: a galaxy-sized activity inspired by the book!

We’ll talk about the book, then jump into our own out-of-this-world challenge. Will you help complete the mission?

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AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Yarn & Crafts | Social | Book Clubs |

TAGS: | Homeschool |

Locust Grove Public Library
ginny.vanorsdale@henrylibraries.org
Phone: 678-432-5353, ext. 4
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Ginny VanOrsdale
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Comic Quest - The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza by Mac Barnett
Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Read the graphic novel at home, then join us at the library for a fun, hands-on activity inspired by the book!
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