Week Calendar

Name: Pinecone Turkey
Start: 2024-11-14T17:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-11-14T19:00:00-06:00
Location: IPDPL - Metamora

Featured Events

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Pinecone Turkey

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Animal Events, Arts & Crafts, Family Programming

Age Group:

Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone

Open

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Everyone

Program Type: Animal Events, Arts & Crafts, Family Programming

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Event Details:

Drop in to make the perfect Thanksgiving table decoration! These painted pinecone turkeys will make your imagination take flight and make your family gobble with laughter! Register to guarantee your spot.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children. Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program. Thank you!

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Jigsaw Puzzle Race

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Family Programming, Games & Gaming

Age Group:

Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Open

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Family Programming, Games & Gaming

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 24

Event Details:

Puzzlers - Register your team today to win a $50 gift card!

This 500-piece puzzle competition has a maximum of 6 teams. Teams can have 2 - 4 members (ages 7+). Each team must include at least one adult (18+

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Create with Cricut: Iron-Ons

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Home & Garden, Technology, Workshops

Age Group:

Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Open

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Programming, Home & Garden, Technology, Workshops

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Create with Cricut

Did you know IPDPL has Cricut Makers available for patron use?

Maybe you have always wanted to try a Cricut cutting machine but never had the opportunity. Perhaps you would like to learn more or simply try using one for yourself before committing to spending the money. Our "Create with Cricut" classes are the answer!

In each session, we explore a different aspect of the Cricut crafting universe, from designing an original project to creating vinyl stickers, personalized greeting cards, and iron-ons for totes, t-shirts, and more!

Join us for this exciting crafting adventure!

Event Details:

Iron-Ons

Personalizing apparel and other items has never been easier! In this session, we will explore the world of iron-on (heat transfer) vinyl and infusible ink. Hint - It's not just for t-shirts anymore!

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Wits Workout: Songbirds

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Wits Workout

🧠 Ready to give your brain a workout? Join us for brain games to exercise your mind and maintain or improve cognitive function and memory, and conversations on some key aspects of brain health - intellectual challenges, social connections, sleep, diet, physical exercise, stress, and more. Have fun on your journey to a healthier brain today! 🎉

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Songbirds

🐦 Birds of a feather flock together - and for good reason! Interacting with family, friends, and neighbors helps us maintain brain health. Social connections support thinking skills, helping slow cogn

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is requested for this program.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue. It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees. Finally, it gives our staff the ability to contact you in the event of any last-minute schedule changes.

Wits Workout

Wits Workout sessions are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. While Wits Workout is a series, each session is a self-contained, stand-alone program. Consecutive attendance is not required for any sessions.

How to Library: Using Your Online Library Account

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room A/B (M) at Metamora

Program Type:

Educational Programming, Family Programming, Technology

Age Group:

Everyone

Open

Library Branch: Metamora

Room: Meeting Room A/B (M)

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Educational Programming, Family Programming, Technology

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

How to Library

“Step 1: Get a library card, . . . but what’s next?”

Do you have questions about using your library card? Curious about all the benefits it brings beyond just borrowing books? How to Library . . . is a hands-on guide to exploring everything your card unlocks!

Event Details:

Using Your Online Library Account

As soon as you get a library card, an online library account is created for you, but many cardholders never use it. In this session, we will learn about online library accounts, how to acc

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Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Library

Program Type:

Author Events, Cooking & Food, Virtual/Zoom Events

Age Group:

Teens (12 - 18), Adults

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Library Branch: Virtual Library

Age Group: Teens (12 - 18), Adults

Program Type: Author Events, Cooking & Food, Virtual/Zoom Events

Event Details:

Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith

Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season. A two-time James Beard Foundation award winner, Smith believes “T

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Digging Deeper Into Your Roots: Tombstone Tourism

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills

Program Type:

Educational Programming, Genealogy & History

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Germantown Hills

Room: Meeting Room (GH)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Educational Programming, Genealogy & History

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Digging Deeper Into Your Roots

Discover the fascinating world of genealogy on a captivating journey back in time. Learn the techniques and resources needed to uncover your ancestry, from deciphering documents to navigating online databases. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining your methods, Digging Deeper is a roadmap to confidently trace your lineage, understand historical contexts, and preserve your family legacy for future generations. Connect with your past in a meaningful way!

Event Details:

Tombstone Tourism

Cemeteries hold a wealth of information when it comes to family tree research, but taking a trip to a cemetery requires some planning. In this session, we will discuss how to locate graves, interpret t

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is requested for this program.

Wooden ornaments in the shape of mittens painted with a blue snowflake and dots on a white background hanging in a tree.

Mitten Madness: Paint Your Own Wooden Ornaments

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Dr. Burdon Museum (W) at Washburn

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Programming

Age Group:

Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)

Open

Library Branch: Washburn

Room: Dr. Burdon Museum (W)

Age Group: Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Programming

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Drop in for a cozy, crafty afternoon where you’ll transform simple wooden mitten shapes into festive masterpieces.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Supervision

IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children. Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program. Thank you!

Spring Bay Bookies

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Reading Room (SB) at Spring Bay

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Spring Bay

Room: Main Reading Room (SB)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Bookies

The Spring Bay Bookies is an adult book club that focuses on literary and women's fiction. Readers who share a love of books and laughter are always welcome, but be warned - discussions are sure to get off the beaten path from time to time!

The Bookies meet on the first Monday* of the month at 6:00 pm at IPDPL - Spring Bay.

*Regularly scheduled meetings that fall on holidays when the library is closed are routinely rescheduled to the following Monday.

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12 am						This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Trick or Treat @ The Library All Day 10/29 - 10/31 Youth (0 - 18), Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone All IPDPL branches Offsite Event This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: All IPDPL branches Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: , , , Cooking & Food, Family Programming, Event Details: Trick or Treating at the Library is Back! Whether you stop by on Saturday on your way to one of the many area Trunk or Treat events or on Monday before you hit the town, visit your local IPDPL branch to pick up a little "somethin'-somet
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9 am		This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group. Baby Bookworms 9:00am - 10:00am Babies (0 - 24 months) Metamora Closed Registration This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Metamora Room: Play Space (M) Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months) Program Type: Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 Baby Bookworms Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers! Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms! Disclaimer(s) Adult Supervision IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children. Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program. Thank you! Children Outdoors Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting. Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations. In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.	This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Story Time 9:30am - 10:30am Toddlers (2 - 6) Washburn Closed Registration This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Washburn Room: Dr. Burdon Museum (W) Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6) Program Type: Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Story Time Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter! All ages and developmental stages are welcome. Disclaimer(s) Adult Supervision IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children. Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program. Thank you! Children Outdoors Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting. Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations. In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.	This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group. Baby Bookworms 9:00am - 10:00am Babies (0 - 24 months) Germantown Hills Closed Registration This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 months) Program Type: Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Baby Bookworms Stories, music, and movement activities designed specifically for our youngest readers! Babies, caregivers, and older siblings are all welcome at Baby Bookworms! Disclaimer(s) Adult Supervision IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children. Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program. Thank you! Children Outdoors Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting. Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations. In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.	This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Story Time 9:30am - 10:30am Toddlers (2 - 6) Roanoke Closed Registration This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Roanoke Room: Meeting Room (R) Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6) Program Type: Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Story Time Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter! All ages and developmental stages are welcome. Disclaimer(s) Adult Supervision IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children. Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program. Thank you! Children Outdoors Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting. Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations. In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.
10 am	This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Toddlers (2 - 6) Benson Closed Registration This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benson Room: Main Reading Room (B) Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6) Program Type: Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Story Time Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter! All ages and developmental stages are welcome. Event Details: Disclaimer(s) Adult Supervision IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children. Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program. Thank you! Children Outdoors Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting. Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations. In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.	This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Toddlers (2 - 6) Metamora Closed Registration This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Metamora Room: Open Meeting Area (M) Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6) Program Type: Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Story Time Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter! All ages and developmental stages are welcome. Disclaimer(s) Adult Supervision IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children. Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program. Thank you! Children Outdoors Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting. Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations. In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.	Reservation Knit & Stitch Group 10:30am - 12:30pm Germantown Hills This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Purpose of Meeting Knit & Stitch is a "loose-knit" group of crafters who enjoy fiber arts and handwork, including knitting, crochet, needlepoint, and other portable projects. Bring your yarn, thread, needles, and hooks, and don't forget a good story or two	This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Toddlers (2 - 6) Germantown Hills Closed Registration This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6) Program Type: Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Story Time Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter! All ages and developmental stages are welcome. Disclaimer(s) Adult Supervision IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children. Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program. Thank you! Children Outdoors Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting. Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations. In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.
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12 pm				This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Story Time 12:30pm - 1:30pm Toddlers (2 - 6) Spring Bay Closed Registration This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spring Bay Room: Main Reading Room (SB) Age Group: Toddlers (2 - 6) Program Type: Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Story Time Children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and songs, movement and music, and literacy and laughter! All ages and developmental stages are welcome. Disclaimer(s) Adult Supervision IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children. Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program. Thank you! Children Outdoors Whenever possible, children's programming sessions will be held in outdoor green spaces, weather permitting. Please call the library at (309) 921-5074 if you have questions regarding any possible weather cancellations or alternate locations. In the event of inclement weather, sessions scheduled outdoors will be held inside the local library branch.
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4 pm	This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Mad Scientist Escape Room 4:00pm - 7:00pm Youth (0 - 18), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Roanoke This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Roanoke Room: Study Room (R) Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: , , , Escape Rooms, Games & Gaming, Event Details: Evil Dr. Disclaimer(s) Adult Supervision IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children. Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program. Thank you!			This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Mad Scientist Escape Room 4:00pm - 7:00pm Youth (0 - 18), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Germantown Hills This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Teens (12 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Children (7 - 11), Teens (12 - 18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: , , , Escape Rooms, Games & Gaming, Event Details: Evil Dr. Disclaimer(s) Adult Supervision IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children. Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program. Thank you!
5 pm	This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Pajama Story Time 5:00pm - 6:00pm Youth (0 - 18), Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Adults, Everyone Roanoke Closed Registration This event is in the "Youth (0 - 18)" group. This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 months)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (2 - 6)" group. This event is in the "Children (7 - 11)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Roanoke Room: Meeting Room (R) Age Group: Youth (0 - 18), Babies (0 - 24 months), Toddlers (2 - 6), Children (7 - 11), Adults, Everyone Program Type: Registration Required Seats Remaining: 54 Event Details: Mornings not your thing? Too much going on during the day? Need a way to wind down the day? Come to our evening Pajama Story Time sessions! Perfect for busy families or working parents who want to enjoy Story Time with thei Disclaimer(s) Adult Supervision IPDPL programming is not designed to be "drop and go" for children. Please have a parent, guardian, or another responsible caregiver present if your child is attending this program. Thank you!	Reservation Medicare 101 5:30pm - 6:30pm Germantown Hills This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Germantown Hills Room: Meeting Room (GH) Purpose of Meeting

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Puzzlers - Register your team today to win a $50 gift card!

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Create with Cricut

Did you know IPDPL has Cricut Makers available for patron use?

Join us for this exciting crafting adventure!

Iron-Ons

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Wits Workout

Songbirds

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Wits Workout

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How to Library

How to Library

Using Your Online Library Account

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Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith

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Digging Deeper Into Your Roots

Tombstone Tourism

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Bookies

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Whether you stop by on Saturday on your way to one of the many area Trunk or Treat events or on Monday before you hit the town, visit your local IPDPL branch to pick up a little "somethin'-somet

Baby Bookworms

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Children Outdoors

Story Time

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Baby Bookworms

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Children Outdoors

Story Time

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Evil Dr.

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