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Learn to Play Chess
2026-09-05 13:00:00 2026-09-05 14:00:00 America/New_York Learn to Play Chess Learn the basics of how to play chess! We'll go over the rules, piece movements, and simple strategies. Everything you need to start playing! Ages 10 and up Leamington Branch -

Saturday, September 05
1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Learn the basics of how to play chess! We'll go over the rules, piece movements, and simple strategies. Everything you need to start playing! Ages 10 and up

AGE GROUP: | Tween |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshop | Games |

Leamington Branch
leabranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x460
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Mon, Aug 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 30 Closed
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