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Happy Halloweenie!
2026-10-31 14:00:00 2026-10-31 14:45:00 America/New_York Happy Halloweenie! Dress up in your costume and come celebrate Halloween at the library. Ages 4 and up. Registration required. Lakeshore - Toldo Branch -

Saturday, October 31
2:00pm - 2:45pm

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Dress up in your costume and come celebrate Halloween at the library. Ages 4 and up. Registration required.

Celebrate Halloween at the library. Wear your costume and join us in a parade around the Atlas Tube Centre and make your own 'Halloweenie' craft. Ages 4 and up. Registration required. 

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Craft | Children’s Program |

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
lakbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x450
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