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An Uncommon Evening
2026-09-15 18:00:00 2026-09-15 19:30:00 America/New_York An Uncommon Evening Prepare for the extraordinary Amherstburg Uncommon Fest! Join us at the Amherstburg Library between 6 and 7:30 pm. All ages. Amherstburg Branch -

Tuesday, September 15
6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Prepare for the extraordinary Amherstburg Uncommon Fest! Join us at the Amherstburg Library between 6 and 7:30 pm. All ages.

Stop in between 6 and 7:30 pm to experience the fantastic and unexpected in the weird and wonderful Amherstburg Library basement.  We'll have costume ideas, activities, and crafts to get you in the mood for the Festival! 

Visit the Amherstburg Uncommon Festival in downtown Amherstburg from September 18th to 20th.

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Kids | Family | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Games | Craft |

Amherstburg Branch
amhbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x420
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We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Aug 31 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 06 Closed
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