Mom, I'm Bored: Staten Island Summer Fun
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Summer's here—what to do with the kids? South Beach offers a wonderful list of things to do this summer.
- The South Beach Library has many programs this summer for children as well as adults.
- Why not join the summer reading club and earn prizes while you read.
- The Borough President is also offering programs from concerts to fireworks at the boardwalk area.
- There are parks, pools and lots of recreational activities that will keep the kids busy and you sane for the next several weeks!
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