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Children's Paint Night

2026-08-04 18:00:00 2026-08-04 19:00:00 America/New_York Children's Paint Night For ages 6-12. Registration required. Essex Branch -

Tuesday, August 04
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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For ages 6-12. Registration required.

Summer at the Library!

Join us at the Essex Branch to learn cool Acrylic Paint techniques and complete a summery painting.

Ages 6-12

Please register at the branch or online. 

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Craft |

Essex Branch
essbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x435
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Fri, Jul 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 26 Closed
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