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Witch Hat Workshop

A Tween Craft Night
2026-10-22 18:00:00 2026-10-22 19:00:00 America/New_York Witch Hat Workshop Grab your ghouls and brew up some creativity! Make your own one-of-a-kind spooky-chic witch hat centerpiece with ribbons, fabrics, stickers and more! Ages 10 and up, registration required. LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch -

Thursday, October 22
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Grab your ghouls and brew up some creativity! Make your own one-of-a-kind spooky-chic witch hat centerpiece with ribbons, fabrics, stickers and more! Ages 10 and up, registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Teen Program | DIY | Craft |

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
lasbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x455
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Mon, Oct 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Sat, Oct 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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