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End of Summer Craftapalooza
2026-08-19 18:00:00 2026-08-19 19:45:00 America/New_York End of Summer Craftapalooza For all ages. No Registration Required. Harrow Branch -

Wednesday, August 19
6:00pm - 7:45pm

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For all ages. No Registration Required.

Summer at the Library!

Help us with our summer reading clean up by making something new!

A wide variety of craft supplies and leftovers will be on hand. 

Let your creativity shine!

We will also have a button maker to send everyone home with a custom pin!

For all ages.

No Registration Required.

AGE GROUP: | Family | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | DIY | Craft |

Harrow Branch
harbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x440
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Mon, Aug 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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Thu, Aug 06 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 07 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sat, Aug 08 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Aug 09 Closed
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