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Craft and Create

Beach Painting

2026-07-18 13:00:00 2026-07-18 14:00:00 America/New_York Craft and Create Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project. Arthur Branch -

Saturday, July 18
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-18 13:00:00 2026-07-18 14:00:00 America/New_York Craft and Create Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project. Arthur Branch -

Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.

With this project we will be using acrylic paint, canvas and shells to make a mixed media painting of a beach shore. All materials provided.  

AGE GROUP: | Teens 13-18 years | Adults 18+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Art and Creation |

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Arthur Branch
Phone: 519.848.3999
Hours
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Mon, Jul 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jul 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 17 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 18 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jul 19 Closed
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About the branch

Arthur Branch is located just off main street in downtown Arthur. It shares the building with the Arthur Family Health Centre. Resources include a rentable meeting room, Wi-Fi, and computer access.

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Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Join us for hands-on activities.
Registration is now closed
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Summer Adventures - Hands-on Workshop
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making water can artwork to explore the beauty of summer gardens.
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Book Club - Third Wednesday Evening
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Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Thu, Jul 16, All day
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Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From June 30 to August 22. Each station will be refreshed bi-weekly with new activities and crafts.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
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Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Paper Cup Phone
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Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 13 - 19.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Where's Wally
Thu, Jul 16, All day
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Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring binary coding and cubelets.
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Registration is now closed
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Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
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Summer Movies
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Join us for a summer movie. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Movies will be rated G or PG.
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Sat, Jul 18, All day
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Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
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Sat, Jul 18, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From June 30 to August 22. Each station will be refreshed bi-weekly with new activities and crafts.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Where's Wally
Sat, Jul 18, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2-31.
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Sat, Jul 18, All day
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Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 13th to July 18th.
Summer Make and Take - Paper Cup Phone
Sat, Jul 18, All day
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Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 13 - 19.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Technology
Sat, Jul 18, All day
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Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring binary coding and cubelets.
Craft and Create - Beach Painting
Sat, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
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