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DIY Mosaic Coasters & Arabic Snacks for Teens
2024-04-25 18:00:00 2024-04-25 19:30:00 America/New_York DIY Mosaic Coasters & Arabic Snacks for Teens Celebrate Arab-American Heritage Month by making your own mosaic coaster & trying Arabic snacks. Please register each attendee separately. Please inform staff of any potential food allergies. Toms River Branch - Home Town Dairy

Thursday, April 25
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-04-25 18:00:00 2024-04-25 19:30:00 America/New_York DIY Mosaic Coasters & Arabic Snacks for Teens Celebrate Arab-American Heritage Month by making your own mosaic coaster & trying Arabic snacks. Please register each attendee separately. Please inform staff of any potential food allergies. Toms River Branch - Home Town Dairy

Toms River Branch

Home Town Dairy

Celebrate Arab-American Heritage Month by making your own mosaic coaster & trying Arabic snacks. Please register each attendee separately. Please inform staff of any potential food allergies.

Expand your horizons and celebrate Arab-American Heritage Month by making your own mosaic coaster and trying some snacks from the Middle East. Ages 13-18.

Please register each attendee separately. Please inform staff of any potential food allergies.

This program is sponsored by Friends of the Ocean County Library--Toms River.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Food | DIY/Craft | Cultural Heritage & Celebrations |

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Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
English Conversation Group
Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Home Town Dairy
New to speaking English? Join us and talk about current events and more. New members welcome.
Busy Builders
Wed, Apr 29, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!
Busy Builders
Wed, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!
Preparing for 21+ - A Practical Guide to NJ's System of Care for Adults with IDD
Wed, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Home Town Dairy
If you have a child with IDD, you may be anxious about their transition from PerformCare to the NJ DDD. Pat Llewellyn of the Center for 21+ will explain the process in easy-to-understand language.
Budding Artists Gallery
Thu, Apr 30, All day
Visit the Children's Department to enjoy an art display in celebration of the Month of the Young Child. Courtesy of the NJ Association for the Education of Young Children (NJAEYC). Available until 5/2
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Apr 30, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Baby & Me
Thu, Apr 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Green Room
Registration required; begins 4/16. Please register each child individually. Visit the library for an interactive program for you and your baby. For babies up to 12 months with a caregiver.
Registration opens Thursday, April 16 2026 at 9:00am
Radical Robots
Thu, Apr 30, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!
Walk 4 Memory
Thu, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mancini Hall
Walk 4 Memory is a multi-sensory, indoor walking based, FUN and Easy to Follow, movement to music program designed to improve body and brain fitness.
Teen Art Hangout
Thu, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Join us in the Makerspace for a by teens, for teens art hangout!
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Teen Job & Volunteering Resource Fair
Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Mancini Hall
Are you a teen searching for a job, internship, or volunteering opportunity?
Budding Artists Gallery
Fri, May 01, All day
Visit the Children's Department to enjoy an art display in celebration of the Month of the Young Child. Courtesy of the NJ Association for the Education of Young Children (NJAEYC). Available until 5/2
Sensory Space Storytime
Fri, May 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sensory Space
Please register each child individually. Registration begins April 17. Enjoy stories and songs while engaging your little one's senses in our calming Sensory Space. Ages 3 - 5.
Registration opens Friday, April 17 2026 at 9:00am
Budding Artists Gallery
Sat, May 02, All day
Visit the Children's Department to enjoy an art display in celebration of the Month of the Young Child. Courtesy of the NJ Association for the Education of Young Children (NJAEYC). Available until 5/2
2026 Ocean County Children's Festival: Presented by NJAEYC
Sat, May 02, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Atrium,Discovery Room,Green Room,Lobby,Mancini Hall,YS Living Room/YS Area
Join us for the 2026 Ocean County Children's Festival presented by the New Jersey Association for the Education of Young Children. Drop-in for free art, music, entertainment, and other activities.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, May 03, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch. Due to the high demands, there is a limit of 15 minutes in the space on Sundays. Availability is on a first come, first serve basis.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, May 04, 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Mother's Day Surprise Box Craft
Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Pop In For A Craft Just For Mom
Lotus Lanterns for Teens
Mon, May 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Come make your own lovely lotus flower lantern to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Housing and Residential Supports - Traditional and Creative Options
Mon, May 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
One of the most common concerns of parents is "where will my child live when I'm gone?" This Zoom workshop will provide an overview of housing options offered by the NJ DDD - and more.
Register
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