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VR Meta Quest
2025-07-24 18:30:00 2025-07-24 19:20:00 America/New_York VR Meta Quest Ages 7 and up. Registration required. Ruthven Branch -

Thursday, July 24
6:30pm - 7:20pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-24 18:30:00 2025-07-24 19:20:00 America/New_York VR Meta Quest Ages 7 and up. Registration required. Ruthven Branch -

Ages 7 and up. Registration required.

Explore the world of virtual reality with Meta Quest 3 by booking your 50-minute timeslot.

Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Science & STEM | Games |

Ruthven Branch
rutbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x470
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