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Campfire Night

ages 0 - 11
2024-08-21 18:00:00 2024-08-21 19:00:00 America/New_York Campfire Night Sit by the campfire as we read some spooky books and do some crafts! Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Wednesday, August 21
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-21 18:00:00 2024-08-21 19:00:00 America/New_York Campfire Night Sit by the campfire as we read some spooky books and do some crafts! Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room

Clara Barton Branch

Meeting Room

Sit by the campfire as we read some spooky books and do some crafts!

Join us at the library where we will sing some campfire songs, read some spooky stories, and make some smores (out of paper, of course)! We'll have some great outdoor fun indoors! 

Open to children 0 - 11 and their families. No registration required. Call or visit the library with any questions.

AGE GROUP: | Early Learning | Childrens |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | In-Person | Crafts |

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Clara Barton Branch
Phone: 732-738-0096
Hours

Clara Barton Branch

 

Today's hours

We're open 9:30AM to 9:00PM

Mon, Jan 13 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 Closed
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141 Hoover Avenue
Edison, NJ 08837
Tel: 732-738-0096

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Register
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