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Scarecrow made out of a flower pot with a burlap hat.

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Family Craft Night
2025-09-24 17:30:00 2025-09-24 18:30:00 America/New_York Family Craft Night Create your very own scarecrow. Please register for everyone wishing to make their own scarecrow. Registration available online or at the library. Essex Branch -

Wednesday, September 24
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-24 17:30:00 2025-09-24 18:30:00 America/New_York Family Craft Night Create your very own scarecrow. Please register for everyone wishing to make their own scarecrow. Registration available online or at the library. Essex Branch -

Create your very own scarecrow. Please register for everyone wishing to make their own scarecrow. Registration available online or at the library.

Bring the family and get creative with your design! We will have different accessories and colours available so everyone can personalize their scarecrow.

All supplies will be provided.

AGE GROUP: | Family | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Craft |

Essex Branch
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