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Cobb libraries celebrate TV Turnoff Week

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April 18, 2011

The 4th annual “TV Turnoff Week” takes place this week with activities at the Central Library in Marietta.

Free drop-in activities will be held each day through Thursday at 6 p.m., including a scavenger hunt, craft projects, and board game competitions. A paper airplane obstacle course is scheduled for Friday, and Saturday storytime at 11 a.m. wraps up the TV Turnoff Week.

Information: call, 770-528-2331

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