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Book Character Dress Up Sweepstake: Day 1
2026-01-17 10:00:00 2026-01-17 16:00:00 America/New_York Book Character Dress Up Sweepstake: Day 1 Jan 17- 31: In celebration of Family Literacy Day: visit Essex branch dressed up as your favorite book character. Enjoy book themed activities, photo opportunities and a ticket for our sweepstake. Essex Branch -

Saturday, January 17
10:00am - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-17 10:00:00 2026-01-17 16:00:00 America/New_York Book Character Dress Up Sweepstake: Day 1 Jan 17- 31: In celebration of Family Literacy Day: visit Essex branch dressed up as your favorite book character. Enjoy book themed activities, photo opportunities and a ticket for our sweepstake. Essex Branch -

Jan 17- 31: In celebration of Family Literacy Day: visit Essex branch dressed up as your favorite book character. Enjoy book themed activities, photo opportunities and a ticket for our sweepstake.

No registration needed.

AGE GROUP: | Family | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Event | Celebration |

Essex Branch
essbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x435
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Mon, Jan 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, Jan 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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This month's selection is Fish in a Tree - Lynda Mulally Hunt. Registration required.
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Adult Crafternoon
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Join us for Adult Crafternoon. For adults and their support person or respite worker. Registration required.
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Techie Talk
Sat, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Book a 30 minute session to discuss your tech related questions. Register online or at the library.
Techie Talk
Sat, Jan 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Puzzle Competition
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Mon, Jan 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Mon, Jan 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Adult Book Club
Mon, Jan 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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This month's selection is Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson. Registration required.
ESL Conversation Group
Tue, Jan 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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LEGO® Club
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Kids and Dogs: A Safety Meet and Greet Program
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Fri, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Come spend some time with us on a Saturday morning!
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Book Character Dress Up Sweepstake: Day 1
Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Essex Branch
Jan 17- 31: In celebration of Family Literacy Day: visit Essex branch dressed up as your favorite book character. Enjoy book themed activities, photo opportunities and a ticket for our sweepstake.
Hooray for Pooh Bear and Friendship
Sat, Jan 17, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Essex Branch
A day without a friend is like a pot without a single drop of honey left inside. Pooh Bear wants YOU to come to Essex branch to celebrate national Winnie the Pooh Day.
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Kid's Book Club - Imaginary Friends
Sat, Jan 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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