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Build With LEGO® Bricks at the Library
2025-07-10 12:00:00 2025-07-10 20:00:00 America/New_York Build With LEGO® Bricks at the Library Create and build with Lego®! Ages: 5 and up. Drop-in. Ruthven Branch -

Thursday, July 10
12:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-10 12:00:00 2025-07-10 20:00:00 America/New_York Build With LEGO® Bricks at the Library Create and build with Lego®! Ages: 5 and up. Drop-in. Ruthven Branch -

Create and build with Lego®! Ages: 5 and up. Drop-in.

Come explore LEGO® bricks at the Library!

Use your imagination to create masterpieces with LEGO® building bricks!

Share your own ideas and get inspired for your next building experience.

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Teen | Kids | Family |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Science & STEM |

Ruthven Branch
rutbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x470
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Sat, Jul 05 9:00AM to 12:00PM
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