Trevor's Banned Book Club

Drop-In Video Games for Kids

Sat, Apr 04, 10:30am - 2:30pm

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

Sat, Apr 04, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

YS Living Room/YS Area

Play video games and make some new friends. Ages 4 - 12. No registration required.

Jackson Pines in Concert

Sat, Apr 04, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Mancini Hall

Jackson Pines will play brand new and very old songs, including the centuries old "Mt. Holly Jail". Please register.

Registration is now closed

Mon, Apr 06, All day

YS Living Room/YS Area

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

Mon, Apr 06, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Sensory Space

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

Beginner Crocheting Class

Mon, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Mon, Apr 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Once You Get Started, You'll Be Hooked!

This event is full

Super Mario Galaxy Celebration

Mon, Apr 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins March 23rd. Register each child individually. Celebrate the new Mario movie with a craft. Ages 7-12

Tue, Apr 07, All day

Tue, Apr 07, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Sensory Space

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

Toddler Play

Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Room

Registration required, begins March 24. Please register each child individually. Join us in the Discovery Room for playtime, coloring, and more! Ages 2-3 with a caregiver.

This event is full

Tue, Apr 07, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Drop-In Spring Sand Art

Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Discovery Room

No registration required. Stop by the Discovery Room to make colorful sand art to celebrate Spring! Ages 5-12.

Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Tue, Apr 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Cancelled

Game Night for Adults

Tue, Apr 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

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

Wed, Apr 08, All day

Book Bundles

Wed, Apr 08, 9:00am - 10:00am

As supplies last, check out a bundle of books and a craft to take home. Ages 3 - 7.

Wed, Apr 08, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Home Town Dairy

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

Quiet Cricut Morning

Wed, Apr 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Won't Hear A Chirp!

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Wed, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Drop-In Building

Wed, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Discovery Room

Drop into the Children's Department for some building fun. We will have LEGO®, DUPLO®, MAGNA-TILES® and KEVA Planks. Ages 5 - 12. No registration required.

Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Meet us in the Teen Zone to Participate in our school year volunteer program!

Adult Crocheting Club

Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

BYOCP... Bring Your Own Crocheting Project!

Thu, Apr 09, All day

LEAP Class Beginner

Thu, Apr 09, 9:30am - 11:30am

Home Town Dairy

The Library Equal Access Program (LEAP) provides free training in the use of assistive technology on the iPad or iPhone. iPad experience is a prerequisite for this course.

Thu, Apr 09, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

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

De-Stress with Dogs for Teens

Thu, Apr 09, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Thu, Apr 09, 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.

Felt Cactus

Thu, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Discovery Room

Registration required. Please register each child's name individually. Registration begins 3/26. Make a felt cactus by sewing simple stiches. Ages 8 -12. Please note that this program uses needles.

This event is full

Thu, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Thu, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Fri, Apr 10, All day

Fri, Apr 10, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

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

I Love Bunnies Storytime

Fri, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins March 27. Please register each child individually. Learn about bunnies, listen to stories, and make a craft. Ages 3 - 5.

Fri, Apr 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Vision Boards

Fri, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Home Town Dairy

Come join us to create vision boards for inspiration, the future, or just to have fun! All supplies provided. Please register.

Fri, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Fri, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Sat, Apr 11, All day

Sun, Apr 12, All day

Sun, Apr 12, 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, Apr 13, All day

Friends Monthly Meeting - Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River

Mon, Apr 13, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Mon, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Green Room

The Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River meet monthly to discuss fund raising activities that support the library. New members are welcome.

Mon, Apr 13, 4:30pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Advanced Cricut Class

Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You've Leaned The Basics, Now Learn The Rest!

The 1950s Experience

Mon, Apr 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Mancini Hall

Come rock the night away with Kevin Grace's one-man musical performance that will take you back to the Doo-Wop era!

Wooden Bank Decorating

Mon, Apr 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins March 30th. Register each child individually. Decorate a wooden bank and hang out. Ages 7 - 12.

Tue, Apr 14, All day

Baby & Me

Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins March 31. 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.

Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Tue, Apr 14, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Ink Floating for Teens: Paper Marbling Craft

Tue, Apr 14, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Home Town Dairy

Learn about ink floating or paper marbling by creating your own unique artwork with water and paper! Materials will be provided. Ages 12 - 18

This event is full

Craft with Pride - Create a Terrarium

Tue, Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Green Room

This month the selection is Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Please register for this discussion.

Wed, Apr 15, All day

Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Home Town Dairy

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

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins April 1. Please register each child individually. Visit the library to develop pre-literacy skills with stories, songs, movement, & more. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Wed, Apr 15, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Wed, Apr 15, 12:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

WREP: When Radio Entertained People

Wed, Apr 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Wed, Apr 15, 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, Apr 16, All day

LEAP Class Beginner

Thu, Apr 16, 9:30am - 11:30am

Home Town Dairy

The Library Equal Access Program (LEAP) provides free training in the use of assistive technology on the iPad or iPhone. iPad experience is a prerequisite for this course.

Sensory Play

Thu, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discovery Room

Registration required; starting 4/2. Celebrate Autism Awareness Month by engaging in sensory play with different stations around the room. Ages 2 - 5. Dress for a mess.

Quiet Cricut Morning

Thu, Apr 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Won't Hear A Chirp!

Thu, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Thu, Apr 16, 4:30pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Animal Cupcakes for Teens

Thu, Apr 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Cancelled

Thu, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Are you an animal lover who also likes cupcakes? Then, join us as we decorate cupcakes to look like animals using icing, candy, and other decorations. Potential Allergens. Ages 13-18.

Fri, Apr 17, All day

Sensory Space Storytime

Fri, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sensory Space

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

Fri, Apr 17, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Ocean County Library's 9th Annual Autism Resources Fair

Sat, Apr 18, All day

Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Families affected by autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities will be able to meet representatives of state, county, and local organizations.

Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Sun, Apr 19, All day

Sun, Apr 19, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Sprouting Up: A Storytime About Plants

Mon, Apr 20, All day

Mon, Apr 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins 4/6. Please register each child individually. Learn about plants with some stories, songs, and a craft. Ages 3 - 5.

Registration opens Monday, April 6 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, Apr 20, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Drop-In Bookmarks & More

Mon, Apr 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Discovery Room

Stop by the Discovery Room to make bookmarks and a book-themed craft in celebration of National Library Week! No registration required. Ages 3 - 12.

Kumihimo Bracelet Making

Mon, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Learn the Art of Kumihimo bracelet making

This event is full

Mon, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Tue, Apr 21, All day

Tue, Apr 21, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Tue, Apr 21, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Cancelled

Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Meet us in the Teen Zone to Participate in our school year volunteer program!

Paws for Reading

Tue, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Mancini Hall

Registration required; begins April 7. Please register each child individually. Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Ages 6 - 12.

Registration opens Tuesday, April 7 2026 at 9:00am

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Home Town Dairy

Join players on an adventure in the world of Dungeons and Dragons! Open to new and experienced players. Space is limited, be sure to register. Ages 13-18.

This event is full

Knitting 101

Tue, Apr 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Learn beginner friendly knitting skills through hands on & guided instruction.

This event is full

Wed, Apr 22, All day

Wed, Apr 22, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Home Town Dairy

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

Earth Day Storytime

Wed, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discovery Room

Please register each child individually. Registration begins April 8. Read stories and make a craft in celebration of Earth Day! Ages 3 - 5.

Registration opens Wednesday, April 8 2026 at 9:00am

Trevor's Banned Book Club - Trevor's Banned Book Club

Wed, Apr 22, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Adult Crocheting Club

Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

BYOCP... Bring Your Own Crocheting Project!

Wed, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Green Room

Trevor's Banned Book Club believes reading is fundamental and knowledge is power. Gather to read and discuss books that have been subject to bans across the country.

Thu, Apr 23, All day

LEAP Class Beginner

Thu, Apr 23, 9:30am - 11:30am

Hecht Room

The Library Equal Access Program (LEAP) provides free training in the use of assistive technology on the iPad or iPhone. iPad experience is a prerequisite for this course.

Tales & Tunes Storytime

Thu, Apr 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins April 9. Please register each child individually. Listen to spring themed stories, sing songs, and create a fun craft. Ages 2 - 3.

Registration opens Thursday, April 9 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Thu, Apr 23, 4:30pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Thu, Apr 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Fri, Apr 24, All day

Toms River Friends Book & Bling Sale

Fri, Apr 24, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Fri, Apr 24, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Lobby,Mancini Hall

Drop by to browse a selection of books, DVDs, CDs, jewelry and accessories.

Quiet Cricut Morning

Fri, Apr 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Won't Hear A Chirp!

Fri, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Fri, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Toms River Friends Book & Bling Sale

Sat, Apr 25, All day

Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Lobby,Mancini Hall

Drop by to browse a selection of books, DVDs, CDs, jewelry and accessories.

Sun, Apr 26, All day

Sun, Apr 26, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Mon, Apr 27, All day

Mon, Apr 27, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Computer Mouse

Mon, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

No experience using a mouse is required.

Zen Zone Mondays: Mandala Stones

Mon, Apr 27, 4:30pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Waddler Storytime

Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins April 13th. Please register each child's name individually. Join us for stories, songs, and a craft. Ages 12 - 23 months.

Registration opens Monday, April 13 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, Apr 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Home Town Dairy

Teens: Relax and unwind as you meet with friends, do hands-on activities, and learn about and practice self-care. In this session, we'll be creating mesmerizing mandalas on stone.

Beginner Crocheting Class

Mon, Apr 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Once You Get Started, You'll Be Hooked!

Tue, Apr 28, All day

Tue, Apr 28, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Tue, Apr 28, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Tue, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Vinyl Record Nights

Tue, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Green Room

Come unwind and listen to curated vinyl records.

Knitting 101

Tue, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Learn beginner friendly knitting skills through hands on & guided instruction.

This event is full

Wed, Apr 29, All day

Wed, Apr 29, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

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.

Wed, Apr 29, 11:00am - 4:00pm

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, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

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.

Thu, Apr 30, All day

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

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!

Teen Job & Volunteering Resource Fair

Thu, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Mancini Hall

Are you a teen searching for a job, internship, or volunteering opportunity?

Fri, May 01, All day

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

2026 Ocean County Children's Festival: Presented by NJAEYC

Sat, May 02, All day

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.

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.