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Understanding the NJ Psychiatric Advance Directives (PADs)

Join Eve Ellsworth, Coordinator for NJ Self-Help Clearinghouse, on a overview of how this self-advocacy tool and legal document is utilized by individuals that may experience a mental health crisis.

Attendees will gain knowledge of: -The difference between a PAD and an Advance Directive/Living Will. -How a PAD can help an individual in their mental health recovery and benefit clinical mental health care/medical care professionals and the NJ PAD laws. -How to complete a PAD and have it registered, how it is implemented and used. PAD Documents will be provided to attendees. Please Register.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion |

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Little Egg Harbor Branch
Phone: (609) 294-1197
Hours
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We're closed Friday April 03 due to Good Friday
We're closed Sunday April 05 due to Easter
Mon, Mar 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Mar 31 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 03 Closed
(Good Friday)
Sat, Apr 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 05 Closed
(Easter)
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Upcoming Events

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Knitting at the Library
Mon, Apr 06, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Join us for knitting at the Library. Relax and chat with other yarn enthusiasts, work on your knit or crochet projects, and swap patterns.
Wellness Screenings
Tue, Apr 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Join us as medical staff from Hackensack Meridian Health perform wellness screenings including blood pressure, heart rate, cholesterol and stroke assessments.*
Lego® Club
Tue, Apr 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Get ready to build. LEGO® bricks will be provided during the program, please do not bring your own bricks. Best for ages 5 - 12.
DIY Walking Sticks - for Children, Tweens, and Teens
Wed, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Decorate your own walking stick to take home with provided supplies. Use it for all your nature walks. This program is intended for Children, Tweens, and Teens
This event is full
Mah Jongg at the Library
Wed, Apr 08, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room A
Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.
Special Edition Scavenger Hunt - Autism Awareness
Thu, Apr 09, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Each hidden portrait is paired with a biography highlighting the individuals who paved the way for research, understanding, and acceptance.
Prom Mask Studio - for Teens
Thu, Apr 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
An interactive design experience where creativity meets couture - teens build, decorate, and customize prom-ready masks.
Make Your Own Junk Journal - For Adults
Thu, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Make a handmade junk journal using everyday materials and artistic touches. Perfect for beginners, memory-keepers, and anyone who loves creative paper crafts.
Make Your Own Junk Journal - For Teens
Thu, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Make a handmade junk journal using everyday materials and artistic touches. Perfect for beginners, memory-keepers, and anyone who loves creative paper crafts. Ages 12-18.
Nature Walk at Freedom Fields
Fri, Apr 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us at Ocean County Freedom Fields for a short nature walk.
Adult Gaming Canasta
Fri, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Join in some friendly competition playing the classic card game Canasta. Please register.
Nature Walk at Freedom Fields
Fri, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us at Ocean County Freedom Fields for a short nature walk.
Pokemon Club - For grades 2 - 6
Tue, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Each session may include drawing activities, trivia, and more! For grades 2 - 6
Mah Jongg at the Library
Wed, Apr 15, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.
Fulfill NJ: FoodBank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties - Drop-in Assistance
Thu, Apr 16, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Meet a representative from Fulfill NJ: FoodBank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties Ask your questions, receive applications, and find out more about their program.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB).
Teen Volunteer Hours
Sat, Apr 18, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Earn community service hours. Learn about the Library. Ages 12 - 18.
Knitting at the Library
Mon, Apr 20, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Join us for knitting at the Library. Relax and chat with other yarn enthusiasts, work on your knit or crochet projects, and swap patterns.
Marvelous Sleuths
Tue, Apr 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Join us for our mystery book discussion group! Call the Branch for this month's title 609-294-1197. New members welcome!
Mah Jongg at the Library
Wed, Apr 22, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.
Friends of the Little Egg Harbor Branch Meeting
Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the Library. New members are welcome.
30th Anniversary Mocktail Party with NGXB
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room,Living Room Area,Teen Zone,YS Area
Come celebrate the Little Egg Harbor Branch's 30th Anniversary, and help us party like it's 1996! Enjoy musical hits from the 90's performed by NGXB while having mocktails and appetizers.
Tween Art Club: 90s Edition - for Teens and Tweens
Fri, Apr 24, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
We're going back to the 90's to celebrate the Little Egg Harbor Branch's 30th birthday with a craft straight out of the 1900s. Ages 9 -12.
Sibling Get Together - For the Siblings of Neurodiverse Children - For Pre-k to 6th
Tue, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Led by our children's librarian this program offers a supportive space for siblings to connect, share, and understand each other's experiences in a fun, welcoming setting focused on fun, not therapy!
FACES 4 Autism - Fun for kids & families - For Pre-k to 6th
Tue, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Led by two experienced local Special Education professionals, FACES is designed to support neurodivergent children as they navigate social interactions.
Messy Time - Best for those who waddle and crawl
Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 10:45am
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Explore safe textures, colors & sensory play. Enhance motor skills & bonding through creative mess and learning through joyful chaos.
Mah Jongg at the Library
Wed, Apr 29, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.
Prom Mask Studio - for Teens
Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
An interactive design experience where creativity meets couture - teens build, decorate, and customize prom-ready masks.
Children's Scavenger Hunt! - Available all month - every month!
Fri, May 01, All day
Available all month - every month!
Friends Bake Sale
Fri, May 01, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Come satisfy your sweet tooth and support your library at the Friends of the Little Egg Harbor Branch Bake Sale!
Knitting at the Library
Mon, May 04, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Join us for knitting at the Library. Relax and chat with other yarn enthusiasts, work on your knit or crochet projects, and swap patterns.
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