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Registration opens:
April 24th, 2026

Homeschool Hangout Book Discussion: A Different Pond
2026-05-15 10:00:00 2026-05-15 11:00:00 America/New_York Homeschool Hangout Book Discussion: A Different Pond Ages 6-12. Hang out with other homeschool families and participate in a book discussion. This month we will read A Different Pond by Bao Phi. Registration Required.   Manchester Branch -

Friday, May 15
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2026-05-15 10:00:00 2026-05-15 11:00:00 America/New_York Homeschool Hangout Book Discussion: A Different Pond Ages 6-12. Hang out with other homeschool families and participate in a book discussion. This month we will read A Different Pond by Bao Phi. Registration Required.   Manchester Branch -

Ages 6-12. Hang out with other homeschool families and participate in a book discussion. This month we will read A Different Pond by Bao Phi. Registration Required.  

Ages 6-12. Hang out with other homeschool families and participate in a book discussion. This month we will read A Different Pond by Bao Phi to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Copies of the book will be available at the Manchester Children’s desk to read before the program. Registration Required.  


Register online, in-person at the Manchester Children's Desk, or by calling (732) 657-7600, option 6. Please add your first child as the main registrant and any additional children as a guest. Include the ages of all children attending. 

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Homeschool Program | General | Cultural Heritage & Celebrations | Book Discussion |

TAGS: | AANHPI |

Manchester Branch
Phone: (732) 657-7600
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Fri, Apr 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Mon, Apr 20, 11:00am - 12:30pm
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Ages 2-5. A short storytime for beginning listeners, followed by a craft or activity and open playtime in our children's department. Registration is required.
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Manchester Meeting Room
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Manchester Meeting Room B
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Ages 2-5. A short storytime for beginning listeners, followed by a craft or activity and open playtime in our children's department. Registration is required.
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Tue, May 12, 9:30am - 10:15am
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Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Homeschool Hangout Book Discussion: A Different Pond
Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 6-12. Hang out with other homeschool families and participate in a book discussion. This month we will read A Different Pond by Bao Phi. Registration Required.  
Registration opens Friday, April 24 2026 at 9:00am
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