There will be a wide variety of block at the downtown Juneau Public Library, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. (Unsplash | Rick Mason)

There will be a wide variety of block at the downtown Juneau Public Library, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. (Unsplash | Rick Mason)

Rock around the blocks at the downtown library

  • Juneau Empire
  • Wednesday, December 26, 2018 3:29pm
  • Events

Block off your schedule.

Saturday from 2-3:30 p.m. the downtown Juneau Public Library, 292 Marine Way, is hosting Rock Around the Blocks. The afternoon event for youths will offer up a number of different types of building blocks for children to play with.

During the free event, LEGO, DUPLO, KEVA Planks and more will be provided. No advance registration is required.

The variety of blocks means the event is open to children of all ages.

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