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Creative Bugs
2024-11-23 14:00:00 2024-11-23 15:00:00 America/New_York Creative Bugs Creative circle Essex Branch -

Saturday, November 23
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-23 14:00:00 2024-11-23 15:00:00 America/New_York Creative Bugs Creative circle Essex Branch -

Creative circle

Join us for some fun creative time: expert lead video tutorials on big screen and friendly conversation with fellow makers. Bring your own craft projects or use the library’s supplies. This is an adult program. Registration is highly recommended. 

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Senior | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshop | DIY | Craft | Continuing Education |

Essex Branch
essbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x435
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We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

We're closed Monday November 11
Mon, Nov 11 Closed
Tue, Nov 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 17 Closed
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