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Mom and Me
2025-05-06 18:00:00 2025-05-06 19:00:00 America/New_York Mom and Me A Mother's Day celebration for kids 4-9 with a caregiver. Essex Branch -

Tuesday, May 06
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-06 18:00:00 2025-05-06 19:00:00 America/New_York Mom and Me A Mother's Day celebration for kids 4-9 with a caregiver. Essex Branch -

A Mother's Day celebration for kids 4-9 with a caregiver.

Celebrate Mother's Day at Essex branch. Friendly competitions and fun creative time. Strengthen your bond and creating lasting memories.

Please register for the program. Children 4-9 with a caregiver. 

AGE GROUP: | Family |

EVENT TYPE: | Games | Craft | Celebration |

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

Mon, Apr 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 04 Closed
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