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PD Day

Stay and Play Board Game Cafe
2023-10-06 10:30:00 2023-10-06 16:30:00 America/New_York PD Day IN PERSON, DROP IN Eastside Branch - Program Room

Friday, October 06
10:30am - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-06 10:30:00 2023-10-06 16:30:00 America/New_York PD Day IN PERSON, DROP IN Eastside Branch - Program Room

Eastside Branch

Program Room

IN PERSON, DROP IN

Drop in and spend your PD Day playing games at the Eastside Branch. Enjoy GIANT versions of your favourite games like Connect 4, Jenga and checkers. You’ll even be able to design your own board game to take home and play with the whole family.

This is a drop-in program for families with children of all ages and their caregiver.

‌Programmer: Alex

AGE GROUP: | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Fun and Games |

TAGS: | Other Children's Programming |

Eastside Branch
Phone: 519-886-1310
Hours
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Mon, Jun 08 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 09 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 10 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 11 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 12 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jun 13 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jun 14 Closed
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About the branch

Located at the RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex, the Eastside Branch boasts specialized creative spaces, quiet study areas, a nature education space and lots of natural light.

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