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Trash-ketball
2026-03-16 16:00:00 2026-03-16 18:00:00 America/New_York Trash-ketball Celebrate March Madness at the library! Stop by the Children’s Department between 4–6 PM to shoot some paper “basketballs.” Sink 5 shots and win a small prize! Locust Grove Public Library - Meeting Room

Monday, March 16
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-16 16:00:00 2026-03-16 18:00:00 America/New_York Trash-ketball Celebrate March Madness at the library! Stop by the Children’s Department between 4–6 PM to shoot some paper “basketballs.” Sink 5 shots and win a small prize! Locust Grove Public Library - Meeting Room

Celebrate March Madness at the library! Stop by the Children’s Department between 4–6 PM to shoot some paper “basketballs.” Sink 5 shots and win a small prize!

Get ready to shoot, score, and celebrate March Madness- library style! Drop by the library anytime between 4 and 6 PM to play Trash-ketball, a fun paper-ball basketball challenge.

Kids will get a few “paper basketballs” to toss into our mini hoops. Make 5 baskets, and you’ll win a small prize!

It’s all about having fun, testing your aim, and getting into the March Madness spirit. No registration required—just bring your game face and your best shot!

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Games |

TAGS: | Writing | Fine Motor Skills |

Locust Grove Public Library
ginny.vanorsdale@henrylibraries.org
Phone: 678-432-5353, ext. 4
Branch manager
Ginny VanOrsdale
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Celebrate March Madness at the library! Stop by the Children’s Department between 4–6 PM to shoot some paper “basketballs.” Sink 5 shots and win a small prize!
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