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Cook the Book
2025-06-05 18:00:00 2025-06-05 19:00:00 America/New_York Cook the Book Essex Cook the Book Essex Branch -

Thursday, June 05
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Essex Cook the Book

Bring in a dish of your choosing - a family recipe, a new recipe you've been eager to try, or check out any of Essex County Libraries many cook books and try something new. Every participant will be given a chance to talk about their recipe as well as sample the dishes that have been brought in. 

This months theme: Side Salads

E-mail a copy of your recipe to: essbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Other |

Essex Branch
essbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x435
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Sat, May 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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