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Friday Crafternoon
2026-07-17 14:00:00 2026-07-17 16:00:00 America/New_York Friday Crafternoon All ages. No registration required. Amherstburg Branch -

Friday, July 17
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-17 14:00:00 2026-07-17 16:00:00 America/New_York Friday Crafternoon All ages. No registration required. Amherstburg Branch -

All ages. No registration required.

Chill out after a long week with cool crafts and good vibes! Join us for summer-inspired projects. 

No skills needed. While supplies last.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Craft |

Amherstburg Branch
amhbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x420
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Mon, Jul 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 12 Closed
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