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Stay and Play
2025-12-01 10:30:00 2025-12-01 11:30:00 America/New_York Stay and Play For children aged 1 - 6 with a caregiver. Registration encouraged. Cottam Branch -

Monday, December 01
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-12-01 10:30:00 2025-12-01 11:30:00 America/New_York Stay and Play For children aged 1 - 6 with a caregiver. Registration encouraged. Cottam Branch -

For children aged 1 - 6 with a caregiver. Registration encouraged.

Join us for a morning of play and self-guided activities for your little one. Meet other caregivers in the community and let your little one socialize through play.

AGE GROUP: | Toddler | Preschool | Family | Baby |

EVENT TYPE: | Other |

Cottam Branch
cotbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x430
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