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Shrink It!

A Children's Art Program

2026-03-16 10:00:00 2026-03-16 11:00:00 America/New_York Shrink It! Create your design, then watch the magic happen! Draw, colour, and shrink your art into tiny keepsakes using our special shrinking paper and heat. Registration required, ages 6 and up! Lakeshore - Toldo Branch -

Monday, March 16
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2026-03-16 10:00:00 2026-03-16 11:00:00 America/New_York Shrink It! Create your design, then watch the magic happen! Draw, colour, and shrink your art into tiny keepsakes using our special shrinking paper and heat. Registration required, ages 6 and up! Lakeshore - Toldo Branch -

Create your design, then watch the magic happen! Draw, colour, and shrink your art into tiny keepsakes using our special shrinking paper and heat. Registration required, ages 6 and up!

It's March Break at the library!

Join us for shrinky dinks at the Lakeshore Branch!

Ages 6 and up!

**Please register each child individually by adding a guest.**

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Kids | Family |

EVENT TYPE: | March Break | DIY | Craft |

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
lakbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x450
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