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Father's Day Storytime
2026-06-18 17:30:00 2026-06-18 18:00:00 America/New_York Father's Day Storytime A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver. Essex Branch -

Thursday, June 18
5:30pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-18 17:30:00 2026-06-18 18:00:00 America/New_York Father's Day Storytime A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver. Essex Branch -

A 30 minute program for children 5 and under with a caregiver.

This Storytime is a program for caregivers with children 5 years of age and under to encourage a lifelong love of reading and to celebrate Father's Day.

Register online or at the library.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

Essex Branch
essbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x435
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