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Registration opens:
August 25th, 2026

Story Explorers

Ages 3-5
2026-09-08 10:00:00 2026-09-08 11:00:00 America/New_York Story Explorers Read longer books and discuss what we have learned. After books and songs we will share a simple craft. REG required. Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room

Tuesday, September 08
10:00am - 11:00am

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Long Beach Island Branch

LBI Meeting Room

Read longer books and discuss what we have learned. After books and songs we will share a simple craft. REG required.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime & Early Learning |

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Long Beach Island Branch
Phone: (609) 494-2480
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Mon, Aug 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Aug 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Aug 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 09 Closed
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