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Registration opens:
June 25th, 2026

Discovering Treasures

For ages 4-8
2026-07-09 10:30:00 2026-07-09 11:30:00 America/New_York Discovering Treasures Unearth a Story: A Treasure Hunt Adventure! Waretown Branch -

Thursday, July 09
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-07-09 10:30:00 2026-07-09 11:30:00 America/New_York Discovering Treasures Unearth a Story: A Treasure Hunt Adventure! Waretown Branch -

Unearth a Story: A Treasure Hunt Adventure!

Join us for a fun-filled program! We will begin with a simple story about discovery, followed by decorating your own treasure jars.  After that, young explorers will dig into the sand to uncover hidden gems to take home.  It's a perfect mix of reading, creativity, and hands-on fun!

(Please register only the youth attendees; accompanying adults do not need to register.)
 

This program is sponsored by the Ocean County Library – Waretown Branch.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime & Early Learning | DIY/Craft |

TAGS: | SummerReading |

Waretown Branch
Phone: (609) 693-5133
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Mon, Jun 08 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Wed, Jun 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Jun 11 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Jun 12 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 13 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Jun 14 Closed
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