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Registration opens:
October 27th, 2026

Afternoon Storytime

Ages 3 - 5 with a caregiver
2026-11-10 14:30:00 2026-11-10 15:30:00 America/New_York Afternoon Storytime Join us for an afternoon of stories, songs, and a simple craft in celebration of the fall season! Ages 3 - 5. Please register. Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Tuesday, November 10
2:30pm - 3:30pm

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Lacey Branch

Lacey Meeting Room

Join us for an afternoon of stories, songs, and a simple craft in celebration of the fall season! Ages 3 - 5. Please register.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime & Early Learning |

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Lacey Branch
Phone: (609) 693-8566
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