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Family Literacy Day

Crafting Pictures with Clay
2025-01-23 16:30:00 2025-01-23 17:30:00 America/New_York Family Literacy Day Children's picture book illustrator Barbara Reid will be joining us virtually for a demonstration on how to create a picture with clay! Hillsburgh Branch -

Thursday, January 23
4:30pm - 5:30pm

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Children's picture book illustrator Barbara Reid will be joining us virtually for a demonstration on how to create a picture with clay!

All materials will be provided. Please register. 

AGE GROUP: | Kids 5-9 years |

EVENT TYPE: | Art and Creation |

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Hillsburgh Branch
Phone: 519.855.4010
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Hillsburgh Branch is located by the Elora Cataract Trailway and Hillsburgh mill pond. Resources include a rentable meeting room, professional kitchen, study room, shaded patio, and parkland. Wi-Fi, computer access and snow shoes are also available. 

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