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Thursday Jan. 1, 1970

Lapsit Storytime: Baby Space

Ages: 2 and under
Books & Readings
Family
Free

St. George Library CenterStaten Island

25 Days Santa Sighting

Various

Santa Claus at the New York Marriott Marquis

Ages: All
Christmas
Family
Free

New York Marriott MarquisManhattan

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Grateful for Trees Canvas Bags

Ages: 5 – 8
Art
Classes
Family

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