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🌱 Patch AM: Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages 0-3) and 11 more events

You won't want to miss Wiggle Worms Story Time (For ages 0-3) on the Essex Patch calendar

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Good day Essex! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages 0-3) at Essex Library Association
  • Wiggle Worms Story Time (For ages 0-3) at Essex Library Association
  • Essex Library - Teen Art Workshop at Essex Library Association

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

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Today's riddle: I’m trying to think of a new cloud joke. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Sunday: Periods of sun, with a high of 35 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Monday: Occasional rain, temps: high: 49, low: 25.
  • Tuesday: Windy and colder, with a high of 30 and low of 23 degrees.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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