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Registration opens:
August 31st, 2026

Adults with Developmental Disabilites: Builders' Club
2026-09-14 10:30:00 2026-09-14 11:30:00 America/New_York Adults with Developmental Disabilites: Builders' Club Come join us for a creative experience, where participants can freely explore and build using the library's kits. Made possible by the Kearny Bank Foundation Grant. Please register for this event. Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Monday, September 14
10:30am - 11:30am

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Lacey Branch

Lacey Meeting Room

Come join us for a creative experience, where participants can freely explore and build using the library's kits. Made possible by the Kearny Bank Foundation Grant. Please register for this event.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM/STEAM/MAKER | General |

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Lacey Branch
Phone: (609) 693-8566
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