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Registration opens:
November 12th, 2025

Book Talk & Tea Time
2025-12-12 11:00:00 2025-12-12 12:00:00 America/New_York Book Talk & Tea Time You're invited to a tea time filled with delicious treats and even more delicious stories. Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room

Friday, December 12
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-12 11:00:00 2025-12-12 12:00:00 America/New_York Book Talk & Tea Time You're invited to a tea time filled with delicious treats and even more delicious stories. Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room

Jackson Branch

Jackson Meeting Room

You're invited to a tea time filled with delicious treats and even more delicious stories.

Dearest Reader,

Please join us as we dine on decadent treats and delicious tales. Feel free to bring book recommendations of your own. Food and tea will be provided. 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General | Book Discussion |

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Jackson Branch
Phone: (732) 928-4400
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We're closed Tuesday November 11 due to Veteran's Day
Mon, Nov 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Wed, Nov 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Sat, Nov 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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Book Talk & Tea Time
Fri, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Jackson Meeting Room
You're invited to a tea time filled with delicious treats and even more delicious stories.
Registration opens Wednesday, November 12 2025 at 11:00am
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