Date: Mon, Sep 28, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Venue: Duraleigh Road Community Library, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Family
Read, create, discover and explore through hands-on activities! This week: Backpack Bonanza!Backpacks are everywhere! Join our Backpack Bonanza with backpack crafts, backpack games, and your own furry backpack buddy.
Family · Raleigh
“Arrive ten minutes early to grab a parking spot close to the entrance.”
K-5th Adventures: Backpack Bonanza is a free, one-hour library program where elementary schoolers participate in themed crafts and interactive games. Children will have the opportunity to create a small, furry toy to clip onto their school bags. This event is designed specifically for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. It takes place at the Duraleigh Road Community Library in Raleigh, which offers a free parking lot directly in front of the building. You do not need to bring any supplies, as the library provides all crafting materials at no cost. It makes a smart addition to your weekly routine because it offers structured, screen-free entertainment right after the school day ends. It is an easy way to let your kids socialize and unwind in a quiet, welcoming environment without spending a dime.
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K-5th Adventures: Backpack Bonanza! runs Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
Duraleigh Road Community Library is at 5800 Duraleigh Road, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.
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