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Registration opens:
December 31st, 2025

Tween Makerspace Snap Circuits

Ages 8-12
2026-01-21 15:30:00 2026-01-21 16:30:00 America/New_York Tween Makerspace Snap Circuits Join us in the makerspace for a hands-on Snap Circuits session where tweens learn the basics of electricity by tackling fun building challenges. Please Register. Jackson Branch - Storytime Room, Makerspace

Wednesday, January 21
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-21 15:30:00 2026-01-21 16:30:00 America/New_York Tween Makerspace Snap Circuits Join us in the makerspace for a hands-on Snap Circuits session where tweens learn the basics of electricity by tackling fun building challenges. Please Register. Jackson Branch - Storytime Room, Makerspace

Jackson Branch

Storytime Room, Makerspace

Join us in the makerspace for a hands-on Snap Circuits session where tweens learn the basics of electricity by tackling fun building challenges. Please Register.

Join us in the makerspace for a hands-on Snap Circuits session where tweens learn the basics of electricity by tackling fun building challenges.

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: | Tweens |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM/STEAM/MAKER |

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Jackson Branch
Phone: (732) 928-4400
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Mon, Dec 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Join us in the makerspace for a hands-on Snap Circuits session where tweens learn the basics of electricity by tackling fun building challenges. Please Register.
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