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Drop-in Activities: Amherstburg Arcade
2025-08-11 00:00:00 2025-08-11 23:59:00 America/New_York Drop-in Activities: Amherstburg Arcade For Families and kids of all ages. August 11 -16. No registration required Amherstburg Branch -

Monday, August 11
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-08-11 00:00:00 2025-08-11 23:59:00 America/New_York Drop-in Activities: Amherstburg Arcade For Families and kids of all ages. August 11 -16. No registration required Amherstburg Branch -

For Families and kids of all ages. August 11 -16. No registration required

Drop in all week and try your hand at some games of skill and fun activities. Fun, family competitions are encouraged!

AGE GROUP: | Family | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Games |

Amherstburg Branch
amhbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x420
Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 Closed
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