Elegant Gathering - Painting at the Library

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Please join us for an introduction of history, philosophy, and painting masterpieces in ancient Chinese dynasties. There will be a painting demonstration and presentation as well.

This program is suitable for:

Adult

Family

Older Adult

Teens

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Markham Public Library

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Markham Public Library enriches, inspires, empowers and links the community through our resources and services. We proudly work to promote literacy, a lifelong love of learning, and a culture of reading.

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