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Story Read-Aloud

Sparkles and Strength: Aditi's Fight for the Forest
2025-05-31 11:00:00 2025-05-31 12:00:00 America/New_York Story Read-Aloud Enjoy a storytime from local teen author, Neha Tolpadi, followed by a craft! Hillsborough branch - Program Room A

Saturday, May 31
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-31 11:00:00 2025-05-31 12:00:00 America/New_York Story Read-Aloud Enjoy a storytime from local teen author, Neha Tolpadi, followed by a craft! Hillsborough branch - Program Room A

Hillsborough branch

Program Room A

Enjoy a storytime from local teen author, Neha Tolpadi, followed by a craft!

Enjoy an interactive reading of Girl Scout Neha Tolpadi’s picture book, Sparkles and Strength: Aditi's Fight for the Forest. Then, work on fun crafts and take home some free goodies. Neha is working on earning her Girl Scout Gold Award on women’s rights and girl-empowerment in children's literature. She is graciously completing volunteer hours to share her story and empower young girls around New Jersey.

AGE GROUP: | Pre-School | Kids | Families | Baby/Toddler |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytimes/Early Literacy | Crafts & Hobbies |

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