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Nov 6–8, 202684 eventsKids and family events in Charlotte this weekend
Every listing here is marked family-friendly in our feed: 54 of them run in Charlotte between Friday, Nov 6 and Sunday, Nov 8.
Friday, Nov 6
Baby Storytime
Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. Engage your little one with new sights and sounds through books, songs, and rhymes. Want to be notified about future events? Subscribe to our newsletter here .
When Oct 13 – Wed, Nov 25 · 35 dates
Where Spangler Library Staff · 300 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
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Family Storytime
Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate.
When Oct 13 – Wed, Nov 25 · 34 dates
Where Spangler Library Staff · 300 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
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Playtime
Drop into the Spangler Library for self-directed fun with educational toys and manipulatives. Enjoy this dedicated time and space to play in the library with toys appropriate for ages 0-5, support your child's socialization, and maybe even meet a new friend.
When Oct 13 – Wed, Nov 25 · 31 dates
Where Spangler Library Staff · 300 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
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Drop-in Playtime
Drop into the Picture Book Room for self-directed fun with educational toys and manipulatives. Enjoy this dedicated time and space to play in the library with toys appropriate for ages 0-5, support your child's socialization, and maybe even meet a new friend.
When Oct 16 – Fri, Nov 20 · 6 dates
Where Children's Department · 6000 Conference Drive, Charlotte, NC 28212
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Drop-in Playtime
Drop in for self-directed fun with educational toys and manipulatives. Enjoy this dedicated time and space to play in the children's room with toys appropriate for ages birth-5 years old, support your child's socialization, and maybe even meet a new friend.
When Oct 16 – Fri, Nov 20 · 6 dates
Where Duany · 5935 Hickory Grove Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
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Toddler Storytime
Toddlers build language skills, participate in music and movement activities, and discover the fun of books. Explore letters, sounds and new words through stories and activities. Want to be notified about future events? Subscribe to our newsletter here .
When Oct 16 – Mon, Nov 23 · 11 dates
Where Spangler Library Staff · 300 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
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Life Story Club
Life Story Club is a program designed to bring people together through the simple act of sharing stories.
When Oct 23 – Fri, Nov 20 · 3 dates
Where Stephanie Lucas · 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews, NC 28105
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Letters to Veterans-Community Service Project
Young writers of all experience and skill levels are encouraged to share letters and cards with veterans. This activity is part of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Library community service project provided by North County Regional Library.
When Sun, Nov 1 – Tue, Nov 10
Where Jennifer Williams-Cannon · 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville, NC 28078
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October Tween & Teen Mystery Bags(November Pick-up)
Receive a mystery bag that contains two books and a few surprise goodies! Return the books to the library when you're finished and keep everything else! Registration and an interest form are required and due by October 15th .
When Sun, Nov 1 – Mon, Nov 9
Where Shannon Williams · 7015 Carnegie Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28211
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Toy Drive
PLEASE READ THE TOY WISHLIST Join the library this holiday season as we partner with Angels and Sparrows to collect toys for their annual Christmas Party.
When Sun, Nov 1 – Tue, Dec 1
Where Hannah Simmons · 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville, NC 28078
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Family Storytime
Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate.
When Nov 2 – Tue, Nov 24 · 13 dates
Where Jo Ayres · 5801 Rea Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
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Shelf Space: Travel the World
Check out Cornelius's Shelf Space book box for middle and high schoolers. Wish you were somewhere else at this point in the semester? Get your passport ready to travel the world with a book set in another country! Available while supplies last.
When Nov 2 – Thu, Nov 19 · 14 dates
Where Cornelius · 21105 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC 28031
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Saturday, Nov 7
Family Storytime
Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate.
When Oct 13 – Tue, Nov 24 · 13 dates
Where Mint Hill · 6840 Matthews - Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227
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Family Storytime
Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. This program is for ages 0-5.
When Oct 13 – Wed, Nov 25 · 22 dates
Where Matthews Children's Department · 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews, NC 28105
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Family Storytime
Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. Attendance is limited.
When Oct 13 – Wed, Nov 25 · 31 dates
Where Walker Doermann · 7015 Carnegie Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28211
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Paws to Read
This program will be provided by SouthPark Regional Paws to Read volunteers. Boost your reading skills and confidence by reading aloud in a 15 minute session to a volunteer therapy dog. Registration begins one week before each session.
When Oct 13 – Tue, Nov 24 · 13 dates
Where SouthPark Regional · 7015 Carnegie Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28211
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Reading Buddies
We want to be your school aged child's reading buddy! Sign up your school aged child for a 30 minute reading buddy session to share in the joy and power of reading.
When Oct 13 – Sat, Nov 21 · 24 dates
Where Debbie Gwinn · 7015 Carnegie Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28211
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Paws to Read
This program will be provided by Matthews Library's Paws to Read volunteers. Boost your reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. Sign up for a 15-minute session to practice reading. Sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
When Oct 14 – Wed, Nov 25 · 19 dates
Where Matthews · 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews, NC 28105
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Family Storytime
Join us weekly at Pineville Branch Library for Family Storytime Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child.
When Oct 15 – Thu, Nov 26 · 15 dates
Where Children's Department · 4429 South Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28209
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ASL Conversation Club
Practice your ASL (American Sign Language) skills in a relaxed group environment. No lectures, just conversation and games! Beginners to ASL first language users welcome!
When Oct 17 – Sat, Nov 7 · 2 dates
Where SouthPark Regional · 7015 Carnegie Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28211
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D.R.E.A.M. LABS
Come dream with us; every child has a story. COME WRITE YOURS! This series provides five Saturdays to dream BIG! We will have a publisher's party December 19th, once books are printed and returned to the branch.
When Oct 17 – Sat, Nov 21 · 5 dates
Where J Johnson · 4045 North Tryon Street, Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28206
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Family Chess Club
Playing chess encourages cooperation, problem solving, and strategic thinking skills. Learn chess basics, strategies, and tactics. Test your skills in 1-on-1 or group chess games.
When Oct 17 – Sat, Nov 21 · 6 dates
Where Laura Carroll · 6840 Matthews - Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227
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Family Storytime
Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate.
When Oct 17 – Sat, Nov 21 · 5 dates
Where Kimmie Zoll · 6000 Conference Drive, Charlotte, NC 28212
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Family Storytime
Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate.
When Oct 17 – Sat, Nov 14 · 3 dates
Where Duany · 5935 Hickory Grove Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
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Gaining Freedom Chess Club
Join us to discover the art of chess, or enhance your existing skills if you’re already familiar with the game. We'll also explore how the strategies of chess reflect the complexities of life.
When Oct 17 – Sat, Nov 21 · 6 dates
Where Paul Gaines · 2412 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28216
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Homework Help
Children in K-5th grade are invited to drop in to the library anytime on Saturdays from 10AM-12PM for Homework Help! Trained Homework Help volunteers provide a welcoming and supportive environment where young learners can: Get help completing assignments Practice important founda.
When Oct 17 – Sat, Nov 21 · 6 dates
Where Children's Department · 5528 Waters Edge Village Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
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Homework Help- Volunteers are Ready!
Children in K-5th grade are invited to drop in to the library anytime from 10:30-12:30 on Saturdays for Homework Help! Trained Homework Help volunteers provide a welcoming and supportive environment where young learners can: Get help completing assignments Have a Reading Buddy! P.
When Oct 17 – Sat, Nov 21 · 6 dates
Where Matthews · 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews, NC 28105
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LEGO Lounge
Join us every Saturday for LEGO Lounge @ 2pm. Learn mathematical concepts of sorting, building, and geometry while using Lego building blocks. This is a drop-in program for Elementary school grades K-5. Want to be notified about future events? Subscribe to our newsletter here .
When Oct 17 – Sat, Nov 21 · 6 dates
Where Duany · 5935 Hickory Grove Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
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Reading Buddies Drop-In Sessions
Come in to sign up your school-aged child for a 30-minute one-on-one reading buddy session to share in the joy and power of reading. Library volunteers will support your child's reading skills by asking questions, building vocabulary, and connecting to your child's world.
When Oct 17 – Sat, Nov 21 · 6 dates
Where Cat Cheyney · 5528 Waters Edge Village Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
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Reading Buddies at the Myers Park Library
We want to be your child's reading buddy! Bring your school aged child for a 30 minute reading buddy session to share in the joy and power of reading.
When Oct 17 – Sat, Nov 21 · 4 dates
Where Abbey Bavaria · 1361 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC 28207
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STEAM Saturday
Discover the world of science through books, hands-on educational activities, and experiments. Want to be notified about future events? Subscribe to our newsletter here .
When Oct 17 – Sat, Nov 7 · 2 dates
Where Annalisa and Madeline · 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville, NC 28078
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Community cooking classes
Join us for our community cooking classes with Chef Tiore McFarland as we explore pastas, soups, side items and unconventional salads.
When Oct 24 – Sat, Nov 7 · 2 dates
Where Kyle Hearns · 4420 Hoyt Galvin Way, Charlotte, NC 28214
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Cryptid Keepers
Cryptid: (n) an animal or creature that some say does not exist. What do you think? Explore the truth through stories, art, and crafts!
When Oct 24 – Sat, Nov 21 · 3 dates
Where Amanda Decker · 4045 North Tryon Street, Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28206
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Teen Service Saturday - Earn Volunteer Hours
Give back to your community while earning 2 community service hours. Tasks will vary depending on day. No registration required. Ages 12-18. This program will be provided by Hickory Grove library staff and is recommended for teens ages 12 to 18.
When Oct 24 – Sat, Nov 21 · 3 dates
Where Sara Van Meter · 5935 Hickory Grove Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
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Paws to Read
Boost your reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from the library. This program is for students grades K-5. Spaces are limited to 2 children per family per week and one session per week.
When Nov 5 – Sat, Nov 21 · 6 dates
Where Meg Dawson · 5801 Rea Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
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Ages 12-18: Community Service Project for Teens: Trash Pick-Up
Disclaimer: Teens will be picking up trash with pokers and neon safety vests in our parking lot and near the lake. This program is limited to 5 teens, no exceptions.
When Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 am
Where Hayley Burson · 5528 Waters Edge Village Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
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Ages 12-18: Hunger Games | Sunrise on the Reaping Book Trivia
Calling all The Hunger Games and Sunrise on the Reaping fans! Come join us before the movie screening of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes PG -13 (showing right after.) We will have book trivia as we celebrate the release Sunrise on the Reaping ! Test your knowledge of The Hunge.
When Sat, Nov 7 · 12:15 pm
Where Hayley Burson · 5528 Waters Edge Village Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
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Charlotte Folk Society Lending Library
Charlotte Folk Society Lending Library-- The Charlotte Folk Society will have instruments for exploring! Guitars, mandolins, fiddles, banjos, dulcimers, autoharps, regular harps, lap harps, a cello and bass fiddle....You Name It! A representative of the “Lending Library” of music.
When Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 am
Where Amy H · 5801 Rea Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
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Creating the Soundtrack of Your Life / Creando la banda sonora de tu vida
Creating the Soundtrack of Your Life - Workshop/Performance Presented by Ana Lucía Divins and featuring Carlos Crespo (Guitar) & Ana Lucía Divins (Vocals) Join this bilingual (English/Spanish), intergenerational music and memory experience that brings families and community membe.
When Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 pm
Where Kate Hill · 505 Main St. Suite 100, Pineville, NC 28134
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Crystal Queer Book Club: A YA LGBTQ+ Fiction Book Club
Teens: Explore LGBTQ+ fiction, make friends, and build community at the Crystal Queer Book Club! Join us at Myers Park Library for the first meeting of the Crystal Queer Book Club! Each month, we will read a YA title that represents diverse LGBTQ+ characters and perspectives.
When Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 pm
Where Immanuel Eggers · 1361 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC 28207
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Hickory Grove Community Book Sale
ONE DAY ONLY! Come to Hickory Grove Library and browse our inventory of gently used books, which include fiction and non-fiction titles for all ages! All sales are final.
When Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 am
Where HG staff · 5935 Hickory Grove Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
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Library Puzzle Swap
Have you completed the same puzzles more than once? Ready for some new ones? Bring your gently used puzzles and leave with new-to-you puzzles! Puzzles must be 300+ pieces without any missing pieces. Boxed sets count as one puzzle. Take as many as you bring.
When Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 am
Where Deborah Beteta · 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews, NC 28105
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Meet the Author: Dr. Kelli Uitenham
Join us for a discussion with Dr. Kelli about her debut book, which explores how to enjoy sports while minimizing the risks of head trauma. This event is perfect for athletes, parents, coaches, and families affected by concussions. Dr.
When Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 am
Where Princess · 5528 Waters Edge Village Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
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Mint Hill Library Puzzle Swap
Have you completed the same puzzles more than once? Ready for some new ones? Bring your gently used puzzles and leave with new-to-you puzzles! Puzzles must be 100+ pieces without any missing pieces. Children's puzzles must be swapped for other children's puzzles.
When Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 am
Where Sally Deason · 6840 Matthews - Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227
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My Next Step for Teens 1-on-1 session
Do you know where you're going after you finish high school? This session is designed to help you figure out your next step to successfully plan for your future. Whether you know your path, or you're still figuring things out, we are here to help guide you.
When Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 pm
Where Virtual / Online, Charlotte
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Puzzle Competition
Who's the fastest puzzler? Join a team to complete a 500 piece puzzle. The team that finishes first or has the least number of pieces left at the end of 2 hours wins. Teams will be made up of 2-5 people. Please sign up as an individual and not as a team.
When Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 am
Where Erin K · 5801 Rea Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
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Seasonal Sounds w/ Lake Norman Philharmonic
Join us at your library to hear sounds of the season with Lake Norman Philharmonic! The Lake Norman Philharmonic is a nonprofit, all-volunteer music organization inspired by the concept that music is for everyone. Registration is required!
When Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 pm
Where Lyn Muldrow · 21105 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC 28031
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Steele Creek Library Puzzle Swap
Have you completed the same puzzles more than once? Ready for some new ones? Bring your gently used puzzles and leave with new-to-you puzzles! Puzzles must be 100+ pieces without any missing pieces. Children's puzzles must be swapped for other children's puzzles.
When Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 pm
Where Amy · 13620 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28273
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Teen Instagram Content Creation Workshop
Photographic Release & Participation Form Need volunteer hours? Have ideas for what teens want to see on Instagram? Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where teens can help brainstorm and create content for the library’s teen Instagram account @cmlibraryteens ! No social media e.
When Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 am
Where South Boulevard · 4429 South Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28209
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UC Teen Screen: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (PG -13)
Join us for a UC Teen Screen of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes as we prepare for the upcoming Sunrise on the Reaping adaptation! Rated PG-13 for strong violent content and disturbing material. This program is for Teens (12-18). Movies snacks will be provided.
When Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 pm
Where Alyx Reid · 5528 Waters Edge Village Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
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Sunday, Nov 8
Homework Help & Reading Buddies
Sundays are for supporting students at ImaginOn! Students in K-5th grades are invited to take advantage of two programs designed to provide support for your child’s learning: Homework Help & Reading Buddies.
When Oct 18 – Sun, Nov 22 · 6 dates
Where Spangler Library Staff · 300 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
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Homework Study Zone
Need a spot to focus and get things done? The Homework Study Zone in the Teen Loft is a dedicated space for teens to work on homework, study, or catch up on assignments in a quiet, relaxed environment.
When Oct 18 – Sun, Nov 22 · 6 dates
Where Portia G · 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville, NC 28078
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Carolina Panthers v Denver Broncos
Bank of America Stadium was designed for fans of all ages. Please note that every child over the age of 12 months is required to have a game ticket to enter the stadium. Any child under the age of 12 months admitted without a ticket must share a seat with an accompanying adult.
When Sun, Nov 8 · 6:00 pm
Where Bank of America Stadium · 800 South Mint Street, Charlotte
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Registix Reserve Access (Not A Game Ticket) - Broncos at Panthers
THIS IS NOT A GAME TICKET. A separate game ticket is required to enter the stadium before entering The Registix Reserve. Enjoy an all-inclusive bar with craft cocktails, beer, and wine, plus numerous culinary options, including premium entrees, snacks, and desserts.
When Sun, Nov 8 · 6:00 pm
Where Bank of America Stadium · 800 South Mint Street, Charlotte
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