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Critter Club

Books, crafts, and critters!
2026-04-01 18:00:00 2026-04-01 19:00:00 America/New_York Critter Club Calling all animal lovers! Join us at the Lakeshore Branch to explore a new critter through crafts, activities, and stories once a month! Registration required. Ages 4-7 with a caregiver. Lakeshore - Toldo Branch -

Wednesday, April 01
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 18:00:00 2026-04-01 19:00:00 America/New_York Critter Club Calling all animal lovers! Join us at the Lakeshore Branch to explore a new critter through crafts, activities, and stories once a month! Registration required. Ages 4-7 with a caregiver. Lakeshore - Toldo Branch -

Calling all animal lovers! Join us at the Lakeshore Branch to explore a new critter through crafts, activities, and stories once a month! Registration required. Ages 4-7 with a caregiver.

Meeting on the first Wednesday of the month- join us to learn about the coolest critters around!

Ages 4 to 7 recommended! 

Registering more than one cub from your den? Don't forget to add a guest during your registration!

AGE GROUP: | Preschool | Kids | Family |

EVENT TYPE: | Nature | Games | DIY | Craft |

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