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The Last Great Race on Earth (VIRTUAL)

The Iditarod
2022-01-11 19:00:00 2022-01-11 20:30:00 America/New_York The Last Great Race on Earth (VIRTUAL) Join dog sledding enthusiast Eleanor Csizamadia on Zoom to learn all about the race, dog sledding, and how it connects to Cleveland. Westlake Porter Public Library - Zoom Programming 1

Tuesday, January 11
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-01-11 19:00:00 2022-01-11 20:30:00 America/New_York The Last Great Race on Earth (VIRTUAL) Join dog sledding enthusiast Eleanor Csizamadia on Zoom to learn all about the race, dog sledding, and how it connects to Cleveland. Westlake Porter Public Library - Zoom Programming 1

Westlake Porter Public Library

Zoom Programming 1

Join dog sledding enthusiast Eleanor Csizamadia on Zoom to learn all about the race, dog sledding, and how it connects to Cleveland.

Begun in 1973, the Iditarod dog sled race is an annual race that occurs over a two week period that runs from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska. Eleanor Csizamadia, an Iditarod race attendee, will discuss the race, dog sledding, and how it connects to Cleveland. This program will be held virtually. Please register with an email address to receive login information for the program.

Westlake Porter Public Library
Phone: (440) 871-2600
Fax: (440) 871-6969
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Westlake Porter Public Library is an independent public library serving the residents of the city of Westlake, western Cuyahoga County and eastern Lorain County. The library is located at 27333 Center Ridge Road in Westlake, Ohio. Anyone who lives, works, owns property, or goes to school in Ohio can register for a free library card.

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