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Registration opens:
November 18th, 2025

Playdate - Toddler

2025-12-09 09:30:00 2025-12-09 10:15:00 America/New_York Playdate - Toddler Ages 0 - 3. Registration Required. Manchester Branch -

Tuesday, December 09
9:30am - 10:15am

Add to Calendar 2025-12-09 09:30:00 2025-12-09 10:15:00 America/New_York Playdate - Toddler Ages 0 - 3. Registration Required. Manchester Branch -

Ages 0 - 3. Registration Required.

Ages 0-3. Open playtime in our meeting room. Babies not yet walking and their caregivers are welcome to join us in the "baby corner" to play and talk with other caregivers.

Registration is required. Please make sure all names and ages of each child attending are included. Register online, in-person at the Manchester Children's Desk, or by calling (732) 657-7600, option 6.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime & Early Learning | General |

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Manchester Branch
Phone: (732) 657-7600
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Mon, Nov 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 07 1:00PM to 5:00PM
(Staff In-Service)
Sat, Nov 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 09 Closed
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