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Let's Cook Bibimbap! for Teens
2025-05-01 18:30:00 2025-05-01 19:30:00 America/New_York Let's Cook Bibimbap! for Teens Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by making Korean bibimbap! Toms River Branch - Mancini Hall

Thursday, May 01
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-01 18:30:00 2025-05-01 19:30:00 America/New_York Let's Cook Bibimbap! for Teens Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by making Korean bibimbap! Toms River Branch - Mancini Hall

Toms River Branch

Mancini Hall

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by making Korean bibimbap!

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning about Korean cuisine and cooking bibimbap. This classic dish with rice, vegetables, egg, and Korean red pepper paste (gochujang) is easy to make and delicious! Ages 13-18. Potential allergens.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | General | Food | Cultural Heritage & Celebrations |

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Rescheduled
Device 101
Thu, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Thursday, June 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
One-on-One beginner-level assistance with your device. Please register.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Jun 05, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
The History of Slavery in New Jersey
Fri, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mancini Hall
Slavery shaped New Jersey from the 1600s through the Revolution. Learn about Lewis Morris, Colonel Tye, and others as author Rick Geffken uncovers the state's overlooked history of enslavement.
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