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Registration opens:
September 16th, 2026

Once Upon a Classic

Kids and Teens Literary Discussion
2026-10-21 13:00:00 2026-10-21 14:00:00 America/New_York Once Upon a Classic Join us for a lively book discussion group where kids and teens explore classic and modern stories. Registration required for this event. Click to learn more. Richard D Gardner Branch - Meeting Room

Wednesday, October 21
1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Join us for a lively book discussion group where kids and teens explore classic and modern stories. Registration required for this event. Click to learn more.

Each session features exciting tales, engaging discussions, and fun activities that bring the stories to life.

  • Ms. Amy's group (ages 5-8) will feature a selection of picture books along with a hands-on activity.
  • Ms. Michele's group (ages 9+) will discuss a classic book that participants will read ahead of time. All titles are available through our library catalog or Project Gutenberg.
    • October: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving
    • November: The Railway Children by E. Nesbit
    • January: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne
    • February: The Call of the Wild by Jack London
    • March: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll 
    • April: Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson

Please register all participants and identify ages so that we can plan appropriately.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teen | Pre-School | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Language & Literacy | Book Club |

TAGS: | Homeschool |

Richard D Gardner Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
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The Richard D. Gardner Branch (HQ) is located in Belvidere off of Rte. 519. The branch features two public meeting rooms, two study rooms, and a local history/genealogy room.

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