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Registration opens:
April 12th, 2026

Messy Art

Ages 2-5

2026-05-05 10:30:00 2026-05-05 11:30:00 America/New_York Messy Art Station based art play. Dress for a mess. Please Register. Jackson Branch - Storytime Room

Tuesday, May 05
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-05-05 10:30:00 2026-05-05 11:30:00 America/New_York Messy Art Station based art play. Dress for a mess. Please Register. Jackson Branch - Storytime Room

Jackson Branch

Storytime Room

Station based art play. Dress for a mess. Please Register.

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: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime & Early Learning |

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Jackson Branch
Phone: (732) 928-4400
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Tue, Mar 31 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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