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Remembrance Day Postcard Contest I: Junior and Middle Group
2025-11-08 10:00:00 2025-11-08 11:30:00 America/New_York Remembrance Day Postcard Contest I: Junior and Middle Group Remembrance Day Postcard Contest at Essex branch. All entries must be created during the day of contest in the program room in Essex branch. Limited spots. Please register for the event. Essex Branch -

Saturday, November 08
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-11-08 10:00:00 2025-11-08 11:30:00 America/New_York Remembrance Day Postcard Contest I: Junior and Middle Group Remembrance Day Postcard Contest at Essex branch. All entries must be created during the day of contest in the program room in Essex branch. Limited spots. Please register for the event. Essex Branch -

Remembrance Day Postcard Contest at Essex branch. All entries must be created during the day of contest in the program room in Essex branch. Limited spots. Please register for the event.

Our library will provide paper for the contest and some basic art supplies. You are welcome to bring your own art supplies. 

Junior Group: Age 6-8

Middle Group: Age 9-11

Prizes and certificates for 2 winners from each group.

Please provide your age and contact information when register for the event.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Other |

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