Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River Meeting

Tue, Aug 04, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Tue, Aug 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Tue, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Tue, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

One-on-One beginner-level assistance with your device (phone, tablet, laptop, etc.).

This event is full

Movie Program: Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse

Tue, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Mancini Hall

Come along with Miles Morales on an amazing adventure! Teens & tweens are invited to watch "Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse"! Rated PG Ages 10 - 18. Potential Allergens

Ocean County Health Department: Handwashing

Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Discovery Room

Registration required, begins July 21. Please register each child individually. Listen to a presentation by OCHD, followed by fun activities to learn about germs and washing your hands! Ages 5-10.

De-Stress with Dogs for Teens & Tweens

Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

One-on-One beginner-level assistance with your device (phone, tablet, laptop, etc.).

This event is full

Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Teen Zone

Drop in and de-stress with therapy dogs. You can talk to the dogs about your troubles, relax, play, and hang out with the visiting furry friends.

Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Tue, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Tue, Aug 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Game Night for Adults

Tue, Aug 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Green Room

Come play video games at the library and make new friends.

Draw and Discover: Charcoal for Non-Artists

Tue, Aug 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

STEM Builders Drop-In

Wed, Aug 05, 10:00am - 2:00pm

YS Living Room/YS Area

Drop in and explore building at stations around the children's department. No registration required. Ages 5-12.

Wed, Aug 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Green Room

Join art coach, Jenny Santa Maria from Flame Tip Studio, for this beginner charcoal class.

This event is full

Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Wed, Aug 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Wed, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Wed, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Paint a Summer Tote Bag

Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Discovery Room

Registration required; starting 7/22. Please register each child individually. Paint a tote bag for the beach and other summer adventures. Ages 8 -12.

This event is full

Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Wed, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Wed, Aug 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Wed, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Wed, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Thu, Aug 06, 9:30am - 11:30am

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Reading Buddies

Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

YS Living Room/YS Area

Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.

This event is full

Thu, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Green Room

Practice your English while school is out for the summer!

Rescheduled

Thu, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 8:30pm

New date Thursday, August 06, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Thu, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Thu, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Thu, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Drop-in Lacing: Coin Purses

Thu, Aug 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Thu, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Discovery Room

No registration required. Stop by the Discovery Room to practice lacing and create a foam coin purse. Ages 5-12.

Thu, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Rescheduled

Reading Buddies

Thu, Aug 06, 10:30pm - 11:30pm

New date Thursday, August 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.

Sensory Space Storytime

Fri, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sensory Space

Registration required; begins July 24. Please register each child individually. Enjoy stories and songs while engaging your little one's senses in our calming Sensory Space. Ages 3-5.

This event is full

Fri, Aug 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?

Fri, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Fri, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?

Fri, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?

Drop-In Under the Sea Craft

Fri, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?

Book Bundles to Go

Sat, Aug 08, 9:00am - 10:00am

YS Living Room/YS Area

As supplies last, check out a bundle of books from the children's department and a craft to take home. Ages 3 - 7.

Sat, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discovery Room

Drop in and make an under-the-sea craft. No registration required. Ages 5-12.

Sat, Aug 08, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Snipping, Sticking & Laughing Out Loud: Collage - Artwork by Michelle Dillon

Sun, Aug 09, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch. Due to the high demand, there is a limit of 15 minutes in the Space on Sundays. Availability is first come, first serve.

Mon, Aug 10, All day

McConnell Gallery

Come enjoy collage artwork by Michelle Dillon in our McConnell Gallery.

Cruel Sea With Manners - Artwork by Coastal Luck

Mon, Aug 10, All day

Gallery Spaces - Second Floor

Come enjoy seawater-infused artwork by Alexander Taylor (Coastal Luck) in our second floor gallery.

Mon, Aug 10, All day

Teens: Want to win cool prizes just for reading? Grab a challenge sheet at the Toms River Library to log books, pick from our box of fun prizes, and enter to win a big prize at the end of the summer!

Mon, Aug 10, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

The Amazing Eskies

Mon, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Mancini Hall

Join us for a fun, interactive show of tricks by American Eskimo Dog team, The Amazing Eskies! Ages 6-18.

This event is full

Dino Slime

Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Just In "Slime" For the Summer...

This event is full

Ceramic Dinosaur Painting

Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Mon, Aug 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Discovery Room

Please register each child individually. Registration begins July 27. Hang out and paint a ceramic figure. Ages 8 - 12.

This event is full

Demystifying the Home Buyer Process

Mon, Aug 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

What you need to know before you buy.

It's Fun to Be One Storytime

Tue, Aug 11, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins July 28. Please register each child individually. Grow little one's love for the library with stories, songs, playtime, and more. Ages 12-23 months with a caregiver.

This event is full

Tue, Aug 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!

Tue, Aug 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!

Tue, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!

Tue, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Tue, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!

Craft with Pride - Make a Rock Cactus

Tue, Aug 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!

Dinosaurs! With Dinoman

Tue, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Mancini Hall

Dinosaur tracks lead right to your library! Have no fear, Dinoman is here! Ages 5-12. Registration is required.

Tue, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Join us for some monthly crafts and conversations in the Maker Space. This program is for those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and their allies. All are welcome. Please Register.

Evening Book Discussion

Tue, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Green Room

This month the selection is The Exiles, by Christina Baker Kline. Please register for this discussion.

Learning Letters Drop-In

Wed, Aug 12, 10:00am - 4:00pm

YS Living Room/YS Area

Visit stations around the children's room to have fun building literacy skills. No registration required. Ages 2-6.

Coloring for Adults with Developmental Disabilities - Make your own coloring book!

Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Green Room

Join us to celebrate National Coloring Book Day by making your own coloring book.

Shrinky Dink Fun - Ages 10-18

Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Teen Zone

Drop into the Teen Zone to create a shrink plastic keychain or Jibbit!

Will it Sink or Float? Cardboard Boats - Come create a cardboard boat! Will it sink or float?

Wed, Aug 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Will your cardboard boat float?

Will it Sink or Float? Cardboard Boats - Come create a cardboard boat! Will it sink or float?

Wed, Aug 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Will your cardboard boat float?

Will it Sink or Float? Cardboard Boats - Come create a cardboard boat! Will it sink or float?

Wed, Aug 12, 12:30pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Will your cardboard boat float?

Will it Sink or Float? Cardboard Boats - Come create a cardboard boat! Will it sink or float?

Wed, Aug 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Will your cardboard boat float?

Adult Crochet Club

Wed, Aug 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Once You Get Started, You'll Be Hooked!

Thu, Aug 13, 9:30am - 11:30am

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Baby & Me

Thu, Aug 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Room

Registration required; starting 7/30. 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.

Reading Buddies

Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

YS Living Room/YS Area

Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.

This event is full

Thu, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Green Room

Practice your English while school is out for the summer!

Thu, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Thu, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Thu, Aug 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Thu, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Fri, Aug 14, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Genealogy 101

Fri, Aug 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Mancini Hall

An introductory Genealogy session.

Paw Patrol Party

Fri, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discovery Room

Please register each child individually. Registration begins July 31. Celebrate Paw Patrol with a party. Ages 2 - 6.

This event is full

Fri, Aug 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Fri, Aug 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Blackout Poetry

Fri, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Green Room

Come join us and create blackout poetry to express your creativity and make something beautiful. All materials supplied. Please register.

Fri, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Fri, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Coloring and Cartoons in the Sensory Space

Fri, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Gentle Yoga with Belle

Sat, Aug 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Bishop (upstairs)

Namaste!

Sat, Aug 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch for coloring and cartoons.

Sat, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Snipping, Sticking & Laughing Out Loud: Collage - Artwork by Michelle Dillon

Sun, Aug 16, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch. Due to the high demand, there is a limit of 15 minutes in the Space on Sundays. Availability is first come, first serve.

Mon, Aug 17, All day

McConnell Gallery

Come enjoy collage artwork by Michelle Dillon in our McConnell Gallery.

Cruel Sea With Manners - Artwork by Coastal Luck

Mon, Aug 17, All day

Gallery Spaces - Second Floor

Come enjoy seawater-infused artwork by Alexander Taylor (Coastal Luck) in our second floor gallery.

Mon, Aug 17, All day

Teens: Want to win cool prizes just for reading? Grab a challenge sheet at the Toms River Library to log books, pick from our box of fun prizes, and enter to win a big prize at the end of the summer!

Unearth a Story: A live D & D Stage Show - A roleplaying stage show

Mon, Aug 17, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Air Dry Clay Fossils

Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

We Dig Fossils!

This event is full

Dinosaur Sand Art

Mon, Aug 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins August 3. Please register each child individually. Relax and make a sand art picture. Ages 7 -12.

Mon, Aug 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Mancini Hall

Gather around and unearth a story with this thrilling D&D live performance. Come now friends into the light of the stranger and witness a thrilling adventure in the world of dungeons and dragons.

Tue, Aug 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Tue, Aug 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Seashell Geodes

Tue, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Discovery Room

Registration required for each child individually. Learn about real crystal geodes and how they form. Then make your own Borax crystal geode from seashells with Wild NJ! Ages 7-12.

Registration opens Tuesday, August 4 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Tue, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Tue, Aug 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Tue, Aug 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Tue, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Wed, Aug 19, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Family Storytime

Wed, Aug 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Room

Registration required, begins August 5. Please register each child individually. Visit the library for a storytime for the whole family! Ages 0-6 with a caregiver.

Registration opens Wednesday, August 5 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Aug 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Everybody's Favorite Trash Panda, Now In Shrinky Dink Form!

Wed, Aug 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Everybody's Favorite Trash Panda, Now In Shrinky Dink Form!

Wed, Aug 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Everybody's Favorite Trash Panda, Now In Shrinky Dink Form!

Drop-In Craft

Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Discovery Room

Drop in to the children's department to make a fun craft! No registration required. Ages 7-12.

Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Everybody's Favorite Trash Panda, Now In Shrinky Dink Form!

Wed, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Everybody's Favorite Trash Panda, Now In Shrinky Dink Form!

Waves of Hope: the Inspirational Story of Agnes Negra

Wed, Aug 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Everybody's Favorite Trash Panda, Now In Shrinky Dink Form!

Wed, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Green Room

Author Ronald Negra and Valerie, his wife, will discuss the creation of this book: the inspiring true story of his mother Agnes' dedication to our country during WWII. Please register.

"Painting the Sky with Sound" featuring the AirSynth - A Presentation by Rich Casella

Wed, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Mancini Hall

Come join us for a live demonstration presented Rich Casella! Ages 10 - 18

Wed, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Everybody's Favorite Trash Panda, Now In Shrinky Dink Form!

Thu, Aug 20, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Thu, Aug 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Thu, Aug 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Thu, Aug 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Thu, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Green Room

Practice your English while school is out for the summer!

Drop-in Open Play

Thu, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Discovery Room

No registration required. Stop by the Discovery Room for playtime, coloring, and more! Ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Thu, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Thu, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Thu, Aug 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Thu, Aug 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

One-on-One beginner-level assistance with your device (phone, tablet, laptop, etc.).

This event is full

Thu, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Thu, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

One-on-One beginner-level assistance with your device (phone, tablet, laptop, etc.).

This event is full

Fri, Aug 21, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Fri, Aug 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Fri, Aug 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Fri, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Fri, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Fri, Aug 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Sat, Aug 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?

Sat, Aug 22, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Sat, Aug 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?

Sat, Aug 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?

Sat, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?

Sat, Aug 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?

Snipping, Sticking & Laughing Out Loud: Collage - Artwork by Michelle Dillon

Sun, Aug 23, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch. Due to the high demand, there is a limit of 15 minutes in the Space on Sundays. Availability is first come, first serve.

Mon, Aug 24, All day

McConnell Gallery

Come enjoy collage artwork by Michelle Dillon in our McConnell Gallery.

Cruel Sea With Manners - Artwork by Coastal Luck

Mon, Aug 24, All day

Gallery Spaces - Second Floor

Come enjoy seawater-infused artwork by Alexander Taylor (Coastal Luck) in our second floor gallery.

Meet a Firefighter Storytime

Mon, Aug 24, All day

Teens: Want to win cool prizes just for reading? Grab a challenge sheet at the Toms River Library to log books, pick from our box of fun prizes, and enter to win a big prize at the end of the summer!

Mon, Aug 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mancini Hall

Registration required; begins 8/10. Please register each child individually. Enjoy a firefighter-themed Storytime and meet the Fire Chief of Station 25 and their Dalmatian Halligan. Ages 3 - 6.

Registration opens Monday, August 10 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, Aug 24, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Mon, Aug 24, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Intro To 3D Modeling

Mon, Aug 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Learn The Basics Of 3D Modeling

Coding Stickers

Mon, Aug 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins August 10th. Register each child individually. Make some cool pictures with a coding sticker sheet. Ages 8 - 12.

Registration opens Monday, August 10 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Aug 25, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Baby Art & Play

Tue, Aug 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Room

Registration required, begins August 11. Please register each child individually. Make baby art and enjoy playtime with your little one! Dress for a mess. Ages 6-23 months with a caregiver.

Registration opens Tuesday, August 11 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Aug 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Tue, Aug 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Tue, Aug 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Tue, Aug 25, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Tue, Aug 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Tue, Aug 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Tue, Aug 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Vinyl Record Nights

Tue, Aug 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Green Room

Come unwind and listen to curated vinyl records.

Tue, Aug 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Wed, Aug 26, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Waddler Storytime

Wed, Aug 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins August 12th. Please register each child's name individually. Join us for stories and songs. Ages 12 - 23 months.

Registration opens Wednesday, August 12 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Aug 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?

Wed, Aug 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?

Wed, Aug 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?

Wed, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?

WREP: When Radio Entertained People

Wed, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?

Adult Crochet Club

Wed, Aug 26, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Once You Get Started, You'll Be Hooked!

Wed, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Mancini Hall

Join us for an evening "broadcast" of skits from the Golden Age of radio, performed live by WREP's veteran actors.

Thu, Aug 27, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Toddler Art

Thu, Aug 27, 10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Room

Registration required; starting 8/13. Please register each child individually. Join us for simple art projects with toddlers and their caregivers. Dress for a mess. Ages 2 - 5.

Registration opens Thursday, August 13 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Aug 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!

Thu, Aug 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!

Cancelled

Walk 4 Memory

Thu, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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.

Thu, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!

Thu, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Green Room

Practice your English while school is out for the summer!

Thu, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Thu, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!

Thu, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!

Thu, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!

Thu, Aug 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!

Book Bundles to Go

Fri, Aug 28, 9:00am - 10:00am

YS Living Room/YS Area

As supplies last, check out a bundle of books from the children's department and a craft to take home. Ages 3 - 7.

Fri, Aug 28, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Perler Beads

Fri, Aug 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins August 14. Get creative with Perler Beads. Ages 8 - 12.

Registration opens Friday, August 14 2026 at 9:00am

Join The Ragtimers in Commemorating America's 250th Birthday

Fri, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Fri, Aug 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Mancini Hall

Come celebrate America's 250th Birthday with Fred Lehotay and the Ragtimers as they perform classic patriotic favorites.

Sun, Aug 30, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch. Due to the high demand, there is a limit of 15 minutes in the Space on Sundays. Availability is first come, first serve.

Mon, Aug 31, All day

Teens: Want to win cool prizes just for reading? Grab a challenge sheet at the Toms River Library to log books, pick from our box of fun prizes, and enter to win a big prize at the end of the summer!

FanNation Kids Costume Collection

Mon, Aug 31, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Tween Magic Potions

Mon, Aug 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Discovery Room

Registration required; starting 8/17. Play with textures and colors to create your own magic potions. Ages 8 -12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River.

Registration opens Monday, August 17 2026 at 9:00am

Back To School Buttons

Mon, Aug 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Get Your Button To Sparks's Lab!

DIY Macrame Keychains

Mon, Aug 31, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Home Town Dairy

Ever wanted to learn how to do macramé?

This event is full

Tue, Sep 01, All day

Do you have any gently used costumes your kids can no longer wear?

Tue, Sep 01, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Drop-In Sand Art

Tue, Sep 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Discovery Room

No registration required. Stop by the Discovery Room for an afternoon homeschool program to make colorful sand art! Ages 5-12.

FanNation Kids Costume Collection

Tue, Sep 01, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Game Night for Adults

Tue, Sep 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Green Room

Come play video games at the library and make new friends.

Wed, Sep 02, All day

Do you have any gently used costumes your kids can no longer wear?

Baby Sensory Storytime & Play

Wed, Sep 02, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Wed, Sep 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Room

Registration required, begins 8/19. Please register each child individually. Ages 0-12 months. Join us for stories and taste-safe sensory bins. Dress for a mess. Potential allergens may be present.

Registration opens Wednesday, August 19 2026 at 9:00am

English Conversation Group

Wed, Sep 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Home Town Dairy

New to speaking English? Join us and talk about current events and more. New members welcome.

FanNation Kids Costume Collection

Thu, Sep 03, All day

Do you have any gently used costumes your kids can no longer wear?

Thu, Sep 03, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discovery Room

Registration required, begins August 20. Please register each child individually. Visit the library to develop pre-literacy skills with stories, songs, movement, & more. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Registration opens Thursday, August 20 2026 at 9:00am