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Summer Reading Kickoff
2024-06-28 10:00:00 2024-06-28 14:00:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Kickoff This outdoor event will feature touch-a-truck with local police, fire, EMS, and beach patrol as well as children's crafts, story times, and a chance to win prizes. First hour will be siren/horn free. Upper Shores Branch -

Friday, June 28
10:00am - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-28 10:00:00 2024-06-28 14:00:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Kickoff This outdoor event will feature touch-a-truck with local police, fire, EMS, and beach patrol as well as children's crafts, story times, and a chance to win prizes. First hour will be siren/horn free. Upper Shores Branch -

This outdoor event will feature touch-a-truck with local police, fire, EMS, and beach patrol as well as children's crafts, story times, and a chance to win prizes. First hour will be siren/horn free.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | General | Friends Event |

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Upper Shores Branch
Phone: (732) 793-3996
Hours
Mon, Jul 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jul 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 Closed
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Upcoming Events

Hand & Foot Card Games
Tue, Jul 08, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Come to the Upper Shores Branch on Tuesday mornings to enjoy a game of Hand and Foot. Players must bring their own cards and game sets.
Yankee Stadium: From the (Organ) Bench
Tue, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
New Jersey native. Ed Alstrom, has a storied career beyond the Bronx, from rock and roll to houses of worship to Broadway.
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Wild Jersey Leaf Rubbing Book
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Children will learn about leaf shapes and what leaves do, and why leaves change color in the fall. Ages 5-7. Please register each child individually.
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Friends of the Upper Shores Branch Meeting
Wed, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Quarterly meeting for the Friends of the Upper Shores Branch. New members welcome! Followed by a program.
Rave On
Wed, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join the Friends of the Upper Shores Branch and list to the Rave On band. This event will feature the music of Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison. Please register.
Color Your World Spin Art
Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Children will use spin art machines and vibrant paints to create one-of-a-kind art. Ages 5-12. Please register each child individually.
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Paw For Reading
Thu, Jul 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join us to practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Recommended for ages 3 - 12. Please register each child individually.
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Controlling Diabetes and Healthy Eating During the Summer - Presented by Hackensack Meridian Health
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join our expert educators as they discuss the signs, symptoms, complications, medications and much more related to diabetes.
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Morning Book Club
Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
July Book: Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano
Outdoors Sensory Play
Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Sensory based activities for kids ages 2-5. Please register each child individually. The program will be held outdoors weather permitting. No rain date. Please register each child individually.
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OC Purls Knitting Group
Fri, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Bring your knitting projects to the library and enjoy some conversation while you knit!
Afternoon Book Club
Fri, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
July Book: The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson
Movie in the Library: Wicked
Sat, Jul 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Come watch the phenomenon starring Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande. PG (160 min.)
Crafty Kids
Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for this hands-on craft program that will encourage creativity through a variety of fun projects. Ages 5-12. Please register each child individually.
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Mahjongg Mondays
Mon, Jul 14, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Come play Mah Jongg at the library!
Hair Wraps
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Create a personalized hair wrap with embroidery thread and beads. DIY project wraps on cording for a temporary clip-in option. Ages 8-12. Please register each child individually.
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Senior Tech Workshop - Personalized Technology Help
Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join retired IT professional and computer science professor, Darren Tietsworth, for personalized technology help. Bring your own devices and questions. Registration required.
Maker Activities
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Play and learn with circuits, robots, blocks and much more. Ages 5-12. Please register each child individually.
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Adult Craft: Embroidered Notebooks
Wed, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Attendees will have the opportunity to craft a handmade stitched greeting notebook for themselves or someone special.
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Color Your World Balloon Yarn Art
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
In this hands on program, children will create a unique, three dimensional design by wrapping vibrant colored yarn around a balloon mold. Ages 5-12. Please register each child individually.
This event is full
Paw For Reading
Thu, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join us to practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Recommended for ages 3 - 12. Please register each child individually.
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Meet the Pollinators: Craft & Science
Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Artist and conservationist Katy Tanis will introduce children to colorful native plants and their pollinators. For Kids ages 4-8. Please register each child individually.
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Chair Yoga
Fri, Jul 18, 9:30am - 10:30am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Boost your strength, flexibility, and mental health through chair yoga with local certified yoga instructor Regina Pietersen. A waiver must be signed before start of program.
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Out of Sight Alpacas
Fri, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Out of Sight Alpacas of Waretown will be bringing their alpacas back to visit the Upper Shores Branch! All Ages.
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Christmas in July Friends Book Sale
Mon, Jul 21, All day
Upper Shores Main Floor
Friends of the Upper Shores Branch will be having their annual Christmas in July Book Sale.
Crafty Kids
Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for this hands-on craft program that will encourage creativity through a variety of fun projects. Ages 5-12.
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Unique Creatures
Mon, Jul 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Live animal show for ages 5 to 12.
Christmas in July Friends Book Sale
Tue, Jul 22, All day
Upper Shores Main Floor
Friends of the Upper Shores Branch will be having their annual Christmas in July Book Sale.
Hand & Foot Card Games
Tue, Jul 22, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Come to the Upper Shores Branch on Tuesday mornings to enjoy a game of Hand and Foot. Players must bring their own cards and game sets.
Fashion Design Around The World
Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Learn about different fashion cities, styles, and design cute outfits from around the world! Ages 12-18.
RB Express Concert
Tue, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Featuring tight rhythms and harmonies, this vocal group combines their voices to enrapture you with music of the 1950s in ways no instruments can.
Christmas in July Friends Book Sale
Wed, Jul 23, All day
Upper Shores Main Floor
Friends of the Upper Shores Branch will be having their annual Christmas in July Book Sale.
Wild Jersey Balloon Powered Cars
Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Assemble and decorate a miniature car powered by air. Then pump up your air tank and race your car against a friend's. Ages 8-12. Please register each child individually.
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Science Heroes - Adventure of the Missing Colors
Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join the Science Heroes with hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories as we celebrate the scientists who color our world with art! Ages 5-12.
Movie in the Library: Wicked
Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Come watch the phenomenon starring Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande. PG (160 min.)
Christmas in July Friends Book Sale
Thu, Jul 24, All day
Upper Shores Main Floor
Friends of the Upper Shores Branch will be having their annual Christmas in July Book Sale.
Mermaid Princess Storytime
Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join your favorite mermaid princess for stories, songs, and pictures! Ages 3-12.
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Paw For Reading
Thu, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join us to practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Recommended for ages 3 - 12. Please register each child individually.
Sound Bowls for Seniors - A Vibe Session with Kate
Thu, Jul 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join Kate for a calming sound bath experience using crystal singing bowls.
Christmas in July Friends Book Sale
Fri, Jul 25, All day
Upper Shores Main Floor
Friends of the Upper Shores Branch will be having their annual Christmas in July Book Sale.
The Artistic Active Reading Show - with Housel Fun & Fitness
Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
This interactive read-aloud program has children up and moving while being entertained by great books! Ages 5-12.
OC Purls Knitting Group
Fri, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Bring your knitting projects to the library and enjoy some conversation while you knit!
Christmas in July Friends Book Sale
Sat, Jul 26, All day
Upper Shores Main Floor
Friends of the Upper Shores Branch will be having their annual Christmas in July Book Sale.
Crafty Kids
Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for this hands-on craft program that will encourage creativity through a variety of fun projects. Ages 5-12. Please register each child individually.
This event is full
Mahjongg Mondays
Mon, Jul 28, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Come play Mah Jongg at the library!
The Seeing Eye® Dog Program
Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Learn about Seeing Eye Dog and meet the trainers and dogs. The Seeing Eye, pioneer and innovator in guide dog services, provides specially bred and trained dogs to guide people who are blind.
Psychic Fair
Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Including tarot and palm readers, this event benefits the Friends of the Upper Shores Branch. This program is for entertainment purposes only. Please call to register.
Color Your World: Marbled Paper
Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dive into a swirl of color in this marbled paper program. Children will create one of a kind marbled paper patterns with food coloring and shaving cream. Ages 5-12.
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Healthy Eating for Preschoolers
Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join a registered dietician from Hackensack Meridian Health as she provides tips on healthy eating for preschool age children. Q&A will follow the lecture. Ages 3-5.
Herbal Tea Education
Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Learn about herbal tea education and make your own organic loose tea or tea blend. Registration is limited.
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Drum Circle With Mr. B Big Beats Red House Music - Let's play some beats!
Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Participants will learn the basics of bucket drumming.
Paw For Reading
Thu, Jul 31, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join us to practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Recommended for ages 3 - 12. Please register each child individually.
Morning Book Club
Fri, Aug 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
August Book: Portrait of an Unknown Woman by Daniel Silva
Afternoon Book Club
Fri, Aug 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
August Book: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Vanpelt
Petite Picassos - Art for Babies
Mon, Aug 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join other caregivers and their children for an age-appropriate art activity. Recommended for ages 0-24 months. Please register each child individually. Adults do not need to register.
Mahjongg Mondays
Mon, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Come play Mah Jongg at the library!
Hand & Foot Card Games
Tue, Aug 05, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Come to the Upper Shores Branch on Tuesday mornings to enjoy a game of Hand and Foot. Players must bring their own cards and game sets.
Glow Paint Party for Teens
Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Paint a canvas under black lights and watch the magic happen! No experience necessary. Wear your favorite neon colors. Ages 10-18. Please register each teen individually.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 8 2025 at 9:00am
Little Yogi & Me
Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
This playful yoga class is for toddlers 2-4 years old and a caregiver. Participants will enjoy gentle movement, simple songs, and an opportunity to explore with yoga related props.
This event is full
Are You Ready for a Small Animal Pet? - Presented by the Ocean County 4-H Association
Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
This program will teach you about the different types of small animal pets available and which species would be best for your family. Ages 5 and up with a caregiver.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 9 2025 at 2:00pm
Cookbook Club
Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Bring in a dish from the selected cookbook of the month to share and discuss with fellow culinary enthusiasts!
Color Your World Salt Painting
Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Using glue, salt, and vibrant watercolor paints, children will watch their designs come to life as the colors spread across the salty surface. Please register each child individually.
Registration opens Thursday, July 10 2025 at 9:00am
Paw For Reading
Thu, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join us to practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Recommended for ages 3 - 12. Please register each child individually.
Registration opens Thursday, July 10 2025 at 12:00pm
Live Piano: The Great American Standards
Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
The talented Gary Evans visits to entertain us at the piano with his delightful music. Stop by and listen or sing along to some of your favorites! Requests are always welcome!
Thursday Book Club
Thu, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
August Book: Fuzz by Mary Roach
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