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Registration opens:
August 17th, 2026

The Sky Tonight: Planetarium Show

for Adults
2026-08-31 14:00:00 2026-08-31 14:50:00 America/New_York The Sky Tonight: Planetarium Show Join us for an unforgettable day of stargazing from the comfort of the Library. Waretown Branch - Waretown Meeting Room

Monday, August 31
2:00pm - 2:50pm

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Waretown Branch

Waretown Meeting Room

Join us for an unforgettable day of stargazing from the comfort of the Library.

Discover the wonders of the night sky in a portable indoor planetarium dome.  Tom Barry, also known as "That Planetarium Guy," uses state-of-the-art software and projector technology to bring the universe above Ocean County to life.  You will explore constellations, planets, meteor showers, and more.

Space is limited; please register for only one show.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM/STEAM/MAKER | Lectures & Discussion |

TAGS: | SummerReading |

Waretown Branch
Phone: (609) 693-5133
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