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Lexington Park Chess Day
2026-11-28 14:00:00 2026-11-28 16:00:00 America/New_York Lexington Park Chess Day An all-ages chess social hang-out! Drop in and out to play as needed, no experience required. Staff will be available to assist those who haven't played before. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room B

Saturday, November 28
2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Lexington Park Library

Meeting Room B

An all-ages chess social hang-out! Drop in and out to play as needed, no experience required. Staff will be available to assist those who haven't played before.

AGE GROUP: | Upper Elementary | Tween | Teen | Lower Elementary | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Games & Gaming |

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