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Art Reception - Peter Anthony's Photos
2026-04-11 14:00:00 2026-04-11 16:00:00 America/New_York Art Reception - Peter Anthony's Photos Meet and greet local photographer Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room

Saturday, April 11
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-11 14:00:00 2026-04-11 16:00:00 America/New_York Art Reception - Peter Anthony's Photos Meet and greet local photographer Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room

Manchester Branch

Manchester Meeting Room

Meet and greet local photographer

Peter is an amateur photographer with a passion for capturing wildlife — from swooping birds and watchful owls to darting fish and any creature he encounters, whether at home in Manchester or wandering on vacation.


Exhibit will run from April 1 to April 24th.  

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | Seniors | Kids | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General | Exhibits & Displays |

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Manchester Branch
Phone: (732) 657-7600
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Mon, Mar 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 15 Closed
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