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Drop-in Activity: Rockin' Around the Library
2025-12-08 09:00:00 2025-12-08 20:00:00 America/New_York Drop-in Activity: Rockin' Around the Library For the young at heart (all ages). No registration required. Amherstburg Branch -

Monday, December 08
9:00am - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-08 09:00:00 2025-12-08 20:00:00 America/New_York Drop-in Activity: Rockin' Around the Library For the young at heart (all ages). No registration required. Amherstburg Branch -

For the young at heart (all ages). No registration required.

Get ready to rock this holiday season with our 12 Days of Christmas drop-in activities. 

Join us Monday, December 8 - Saturday, December 20 for an assortment of crafts, games, and festive activities. Unwrap a new surprise each day.

Yule be sure to have a jolly good time.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Games | Craft |

Amherstburg Branch
amhbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x420
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Mon, Nov 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 30 Closed
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