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Going on a Bear (Scavenger) Hunt!
2026-07-06 00:00:00 2026-07-06 23:59:00 America/New_York Going on a Bear (Scavenger) Hunt! For all ages. No registration required. Runs from July 6 - August 22nd Harrow Branch -

Monday, July 06
All day

Add to Calendar 2026-07-06 00:00:00 2026-07-06 23:59:00 America/New_York Going on a Bear (Scavenger) Hunt! For all ages. No registration required. Runs from July 6 - August 22nd Harrow Branch -

For all ages. No registration required. Runs from July 6 - August 22nd

Summer at the Library!

There are animals hiding all over the library, but only ONE bear! Find the bear and bring it to the desk for a small prize and an extra entry into our grand prize!

Once the bear is found, it will be hidden again in a new spot the next day.

Runs from July 6 - August 22nd

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Toddler | Preschool | Kids | Family | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading |

Harrow Branch
harbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x440
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We're open 10:00AM to 3:00PM

Mon, Jun 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jun 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Wed, Jun 24 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 25 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 26 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sat, Jun 27 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jun 28 Closed
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