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Playdate - Preschool

2025-10-16 10:30:00 2025-10-16 11:15:00 America/New_York Playdate - Preschool Ages 2 - 6. Open playtime in our meeting room. Registration required. Manchester Branch -

Thursday, October 16
10:30am - 11:15am

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Ages 2 - 6. Open playtime in our meeting room. Registration required.

Ages 2-6. Open playtime in our meeting room. Registration is required.

Register online, in-person at the Manchester Children's Desk, or by calling (732) 657-7600, option 6. Please add your first child as the main registrant and any additional children as a guest. Include the ages of all children attending. 

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime & Early Learning | General |

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Manchester Branch
Phone: (732) 657-7600
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