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Registration opens:
August 21st, 2026

Fairytale Friday

Ages 3-5
2026-09-04 10:00:00 2026-09-04 11:00:00 America/New_York Fairytale Friday Explore a classic fairytale and make a corresponding craft. This will be best suited for children who can sit for longer stories. REG required. Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room

Friday, September 04
10:00am - 11:00am

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Long Beach Island Branch

LBI Meeting Room

Explore a classic fairytale and make a corresponding craft. This will be best suited for children who can sit for longer stories. REG required.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

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

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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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