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Sunday Jan. 11, 2026

10 am – 4 pm

Jewish Children’s Book Festival

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings
Classes

92NYUpper East Side

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10 am – 4 pm

Jewish Children’s Book Festival

Ages: 8 and under
Books & Readings
Community

The 92nd Street Y, New YorkUpper East Side

Elephant.0543.2

11 am – noon

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are In A Play!”

Ages: 3 – 8
Books & Readings
Music

Atlantic Stage 2Chelsea

Elephant.0543.2

4 – 5 pm

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are In A Play!”

Ages: 3 – 8
Books & Readings
Music

Atlantic Stage 2Chelsea

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