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Registration opens:
March 08th, 2026

Sensory Play

Ages 2-5
2026-04-01 10:30:00 2026-04-01 11:30:00 America/New_York Sensory Play Explore your senses with fun station-based play. Please register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Jackson Library Jackson Branch - Storytime Room

Wednesday, April 01
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 10:30:00 2026-04-01 11:30:00 America/New_York Sensory Play Explore your senses with fun station-based play. Please register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Jackson Library Jackson Branch - Storytime Room

Jackson Branch

Storytime Room

Explore your senses with fun station-based play. Please register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Jackson Library

Sponsored by the Friends of the Jackson Library

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: | STEM/STEAM/MAKER |

TAGS: | OCLFriendsSponsored |

Jackson Branch
Phone: (732) 928-4400
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Mon, Mar 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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Storytime Room
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Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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