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Books & Beyond

Ages 5 -8
2025-07-08 10:30:00 2025-07-08 11:30:00 America/New_York Books & Beyond Come and explore the art of Alma Woodsey Thomas and participate in a hands-on related activity. Please Register. Jackson Branch - Storytime Room

Tuesday, July 08
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-07-08 10:30:00 2025-07-08 11:30:00 America/New_York Books & Beyond Come and explore the art of Alma Woodsey Thomas and participate in a hands-on related activity. Please Register. Jackson Branch - Storytime Room

Jackson Branch

Storytime Room

Come and explore the art of Alma Woodsey Thomas and participate in a hands-on related activity. Please Register.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

  • Please individually register and specify all the names and ages of the children attending.
  • For program update and confirmation reminders, please add an email.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime & Early Learning | DIY/Craft |

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Jackson Branch
Phone: (732) 928-4400
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Mon, Dec 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Wed, Dec 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Fri, Dec 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 14 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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