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Drop In Sit 'n Stitch

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2026-02-19 15:00:00 2026-02-19 16:00:00 America/New_York Drop In Sit 'n Stitch Working on a project? Looking for some quiet time with fellow needle crafters? Drop in for our monthly gatherings, bring your projects and your friends and let's sit 'n stitch! LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch -

Thursday, February 19
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-19 15:00:00 2026-02-19 16:00:00 America/New_York Drop In Sit 'n Stitch Working on a project? Looking for some quiet time with fellow needle crafters? Drop in for our monthly gatherings, bring your projects and your friends and let's sit 'n stitch! LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch -

Working on a project? Looking for some quiet time with fellow needle crafters? Drop in for our monthly gatherings, bring your projects and your friends and let's sit 'n stitch!

Drop In gatherings for needle crafters - adults only.

AGE GROUP: | Senior | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | DIY | Craft |

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
lasbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x455
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Mon, Feb 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Wed, Feb 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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