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Summer Reading Kickoff
2024-06-28 10:00:00 2024-06-28 14:00:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Kickoff This outdoor event will feature touch-a-truck with local police, fire, EMS, and beach patrol as well as children's crafts, story times, and a chance to win prizes. First hour will be siren/horn free. Upper Shores Branch -

Friday, June 28
10:00am - 2:00pm

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This outdoor event will feature touch-a-truck with local police, fire, EMS, and beach patrol as well as children's crafts, story times, and a chance to win prizes. First hour will be siren/horn free.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | General | Friends Event |

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Upper Shores Branch
Phone: (732) 793-3996
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Mon, Jul 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jul 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Jul 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 26 Closed
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