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Celebrate the Winter Olympics

Craft Your Own Olympic Torch
2026-02-07 10:00:00 2026-02-07 15:00:00 America/New_York Celebrate the Winter Olympics Make your very own olympic torch to cheer on Team Canada at the Winter Olympics. Tecumseh - Cada Branch -

Saturday, February 07
10:00am - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-07 10:00:00 2026-02-07 15:00:00 America/New_York Celebrate the Winter Olympics Make your very own olympic torch to cheer on Team Canada at the Winter Olympics. Tecumseh - Cada Branch -

Make your very own olympic torch to cheer on Team Canada at the Winter Olympics.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Craft |

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Support your local library and stock up on reading material at our LaSalle Branch Used Book Sale! Runs from Monday, January 19th - Saturday, January 31st. CASH ONLY.
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If you need personalized help, use our Device Advice service! 
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Mon, Feb 02, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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If you need personalized help, use our Device Advice service! 
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If you need personalized help, use our Device Advice service! 
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Mon, Feb 02, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
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A 30 minute program for babies and their caregivers.
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Amherstburg Branch
A 30 minute program for babies and their caregivers.
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Essex Branch
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Tue, Feb 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Tue, Feb 03, 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Tue, Feb 03, 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Tue, Feb 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Harrow Branch
A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver.
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A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver.
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Tue, Feb 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tecumseh - Cada Branch
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Tue, Feb 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Tue, Feb 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Tue, Feb 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Tue, Feb 03, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
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A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver.
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