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Registration opens:
June 23rd, 2026

Red, White & Glue Craft Day

Ages 2-12
2026-07-07 10:30:00 2026-07-07 12:00:00 America/New_York Red, White & Glue Craft Day Ages 2-12. Create a variety of patriotic red, white and blue crafts with stars and stripes as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary. Registration Required. Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Tuesday, July 07
10:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-07 10:30:00 2026-07-07 12:00:00 America/New_York Red, White & Glue Craft Day Ages 2-12. Create a variety of patriotic red, white and blue crafts with stars and stripes as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary. Registration Required. Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Brick Branch

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 2-12. Create a variety of patriotic red, white and blue crafts with stars and stripes as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary. Registration Required.

Sponsored by the Ocean County Library Foundation

To ensure we have the appropriate amount of space and supplies, please do not register more than one child per submission. Each child must be registered separately.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Foundation | DIY/Craft | Cultural Heritage & Celebrations |

TAGS: | OCLFoundationSponsored | 250thUSA |

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