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Celebrate Louis Braille's Birthday
2025-01-12 14:00:00 2025-01-12 16:00:00 America/New_York Celebrate Louis Braille's Birthday Come joint us to celebrate the birthday of Louis Braille, the French teenager who invented the system of dot writing used by blind people all over the world. Rockville Memorial Library -

Sunday, January 12
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-12 14:00:00 2025-01-12 16:00:00 America/New_York Celebrate Louis Braille's Birthday Come joint us to celebrate the birthday of Louis Braille, the French teenager who invented the system of dot writing used by blind people all over the world. Rockville Memorial Library -

Come joint us to celebrate the birthday of Louis Braille, the French teenager who invented the system of dot writing used by blind people all over the world.

Come join us on Sunday, January 12th, 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Rockville Library 1st floor meeting room to celebrate the birthday of Louis Braille, the French teenager who invented the system of dot writing used by blind people all over the world. We will play games, celebrate Louis Braille’s accomplishments, and have refreshments. For all ages.

Sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland Sligo Creek Chapter and the Montgomery County Library Accessibility Advisory Committee. 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Games and Play |

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