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What's in Your Collection?
2026-01-15 18:00:00 2026-01-15 19:00:00 America/New_York What's in Your Collection? A cool show and tell for kids. Ages 5 and up. Registration required. Amherstburg Branch -

Thursday, January 15
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-15 18:00:00 2026-01-15 19:00:00 America/New_York What's in Your Collection? A cool show and tell for kids. Ages 5 and up. Registration required. Amherstburg Branch -

A cool show and tell for kids. Ages 5 and up. Registration required.

What's in your collection? Bring in an item or two from a collection you have created. Show the items and share why it's special to you!

You can bring in anything that you like to collect. (books, toys, shells, pictures, trinkets)

This casual, fun show and tell will help kids connect and share their interests in a safe and welcoming environment.

Parents are welcome to join in on the fun, too.

AGE GROUP: | Kids | Family |

EVENT TYPE: | Other | Language Learning |

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