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Parachute Storytime!
2025-06-14 10:00:00 2025-06-14 10:30:00 America/New_York Parachute Storytime! A 30 minute program for children 2-6 years of age with a caregiver. Lakeshore - Toldo Branch -

Saturday, June 14
10:00am - 10:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-06-14 10:00:00 2025-06-14 10:30:00 America/New_York Parachute Storytime! A 30 minute program for children 2-6 years of age with a caregiver. Lakeshore - Toldo Branch -

A 30 minute program for children 2-6 years of age with a caregiver.

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and activities all using our giant parachute! 

Register online or at the library.

AGE GROUP: | Toddler | Preschool |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
lakbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x450
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Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Jun 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 08 Closed
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