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PA Day Drop-In: National Dragon Appreciation Day!
2026-01-16 09:30:00 2026-01-16 16:00:00 America/New_York PA Day Drop-In: National Dragon Appreciation Day! Celebrate National "Appreciate a Dragon Day" this PA Day with a drop-in craft and activity. No registration required, all ages. While supplies last! LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch -

Friday, January 16
9:30am - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-16 09:30:00 2026-01-16 16:00:00 America/New_York PA Day Drop-In: National Dragon Appreciation Day! Celebrate National "Appreciate a Dragon Day" this PA Day with a drop-in craft and activity. No registration required, all ages. While supplies last! LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch -

Celebrate National "Appreciate a Dragon Day" this PA Day with a drop-in craft and activity. No registration required, all ages. While supplies last!

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Toddler | Preschool | Kids | Family | Baby | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Games | DIY | Craft |

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
lasbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x455
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