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Registration opens:
August 31st, 2026

The Sky Tonight: Planetarium Show

for Children, Tweens, and Teens
2026-08-31 18:30:00 2026-08-31 19:20:00 America/New_York The Sky Tonight: Planetarium Show Join us for an unforgettable day of stargazing from the comfort of the Library. Waretown Branch -

Monday, August 31
6:30pm - 7:20pm

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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.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Waretown Branch.

Space is limited; please register for only one show.

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

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

TAGS: | SummerReading |

Waretown Branch
Phone: (609) 693-5133
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