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New Year, New Friends
2026-01-02 15:00:00 2026-01-02 16:00:00 America/New_York New Year, New Friends Ages 12-18: You can never make too many friends! Start off the year by making bracelets for you and your new buddy! Registration Required. Brick Branch - Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)

Friday, January 02
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-02 15:00:00 2026-01-02 16:00:00 America/New_York New Year, New Friends Ages 12-18: You can never make too many friends! Start off the year by making bracelets for you and your new buddy! Registration Required. Brick Branch - Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)

Brick Branch

Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)

Ages 12-18: You can never make too many friends! Start off the year by making bracelets for you and your new buddy! Registration Required.

You can never make too many friends! Start off the year by making bracelets for you an your new buddy!
Please Register, Ages 12-18.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | DIY/Craft |

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Brick Branch
Phone: (732) 477-4513
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Brick Meeting Room
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