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Registration opens:
November 24th, 2026

Visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus

2026-12-08 10:15:00 2026-12-08 11:15:00 America/New_York Visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus Hear Christmas stories and sings songs before welcoming Mr. and Mrs. Claus for photos. Cookies and drinks served. Ages 2 - 6. Register children. Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room

Tuesday, December 08
10:15am - 11:15am

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Barnegat Branch

Barnegat Meeting Room

Hear Christmas stories and sings songs before welcoming Mr. and Mrs. Claus for photos. Cookies and drinks served. Ages 2 - 6. Register children.

Sponsored by Friends of the Barnegat Library.

Potential allergens: Contact the library with any food allergy concerns. 

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | General |

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