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Adults with Special Challenges Craft: Under Sea Coral
2025-07-07 10:30:00 2025-07-07 11:30:00 America/New_York Adults with Special Challenges Craft: Under Sea Coral Join us as we create an Under the Sea Coral craft! Jackson Branch - Jackson Quiet Study Room

Monday, July 07
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-07-07 10:30:00 2025-07-07 11:30:00 America/New_York Adults with Special Challenges Craft: Under Sea Coral Join us as we create an Under the Sea Coral craft! Jackson Branch - Jackson Quiet Study Room

Jackson Branch

Jackson Quiet Study Room

Join us as we create an Under the Sea Coral craft!

Join us in celebrating the start of summer as we create a bright, colorful, Under the Sea Coral craft. Coral is home to all kinds of sea life and we will be filling ours with fish and fun!

Please note:

  • Caregiver(s) must be present.
  • Please register each individual attending.

If you have any questions, please call: 732-928-4400, extension #3823

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | DIY/Craft | Diversability |

TAGS: | Sensory Space |

Jackson Branch
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