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Book Bedazzling
2026-12-01 18:00:00 2026-12-01 19:00:00 America/New_York Book Bedazzling Bedazzle a book at the Essex branch. Ages: teens and adults. Registration required. Essex Branch -

Tuesday, December 01
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Bedazzle a book at the Essex branch. Ages: teens and adults. Registration required.

Join us at the Essex Branch to bedazzle a book, either for yourself or to give as a holiday gift.

Bring your book of choice from home or choose from a limited selection of discarded library books, and transform your favourite read with some sparkling rhinestones!

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Teen Program | Craft | Adult Program |

Essex Branch
essbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x435
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