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STEM Lab: Candy DNA
2026-10-19 16:00:00 2026-10-19 17:00:00 America/Chicago STEM Lab: Candy DNA Join us as we use candy to create DNA?s double helix! Villard Square Branch - Children's Room

Monday, October 19
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Villard Square Branch

Children's Room

Join us as we use candy to create DNA?s double helix!

We will have fun learning about the structure of DNA and why it’s such an important part of our biology. Take your DNA model home and enjoy your sweet treat!

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) |

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Villard Square Branch
Phone: 414-286-3721
Branch manager
Amanda McGillivray
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Sat, Jul 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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