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Registration opens:
August 26th, 2025

National Guac Day

Ages 8-12
2025-09-16 15:30:00 2025-09-16 16:30:00 America/New_York National Guac Day Get ready to mash, mix, and taste! In this hands-on session, tweens will learn how to make their own delicious guacamole from scratch. Please register. Please inquire for possible allergens. Jackson Branch - Makerspace

Tuesday, September 16
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-16 15:30:00 2025-09-16 16:30:00 America/New_York National Guac Day Get ready to mash, mix, and taste! In this hands-on session, tweens will learn how to make their own delicious guacamole from scratch. Please register. Please inquire for possible allergens. Jackson Branch - Makerspace

Jackson Branch

Makerspace

Get ready to mash, mix, and taste! In this hands-on session, tweens will learn how to make their own delicious guacamole from scratch. Please register. Please inquire for possible allergens.

Get ready to mash, mix, and taste! In this hands-on session, tweens will learn how to make their own delicious guacamole from scratch. It’s a flavorful way to build kitchen confidence and have a blast with friends. Please inquire for possible allergens.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Jackson Library.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
* Please individually register and specify all the names and ages of the children attending.
* For program updates and confirmation reminders please add an email.

 

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | DIY/Craft |

TAGS: | OCLFriendsSponsored |

Jackson Branch
Phone: (732) 928-4400
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Mon, Aug 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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