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Paws, Claws, and Costumes Scavenger Hunt
2026-10-13 00:00:00 2026-10-13 23:59:00 America/New_York Paws, Claws, and Costumes Scavenger Hunt Prowl through the library to spot all our disguised furry friends hiding in the stacks. A fun, family-friendly scavenger hunt for all ages. Drop in from October 13th - 31st. LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch -

Tuesday, October 13
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Prowl through the library to spot all our disguised furry friends hiding in the stacks. A fun, family-friendly scavenger hunt for all ages. Drop in from October 13th - 31st.

All ages welcome. No registration required.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Games |

LaSalle - Bill Varga Branch
lasbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x455
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