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Perler Beads
2026-07-11 09:00:00 2026-07-11 16:30:00 America/New_York Perler Beads Make your own perler bead creations. For ages 5+. No registration required. Essex Branch -

Saturday, July 11
9:00am - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-11 09:00:00 2026-07-11 16:30:00 America/New_York Perler Beads Make your own perler bead creations. For ages 5+. No registration required. Essex Branch -

Make your own perler bead creations. For ages 5+. No registration required.

Summer at the Library!

Drop-in anytime to make your own perler bead creations to take home! 

There are a number of different base plates to create your one-of-a kind creations.

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Kids | Family |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading |

Essex Branch
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Phone: 226-946-1529 x435
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Mon, Jun 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, Jul 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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Thu, Jul 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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This event is full
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Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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This event is full
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Woodslee - Libro Centre Branch
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Perler Beads
Sat, Jul 11, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Essex Branch
Make your own perler bead creations. For ages 5+. No registration required.
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Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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