Pride Painting for Teens

Sat, Jul 27, All day

Jackson Branch - Sensory Space

Join us in the Sensory Space for a month-long ocean-themed sensory scavenger hunt.

Christmas in July Book Sale

Sat, Jul 27, All day

Berkeley Branch

Pick up a Bingo activity sheet in the Children's Area. When you've completed the tasks, bring the sheet back to the library and claim your prize. Drop in.

Sat, Jul 27, All day

Upper Shores Branch

Come support the Friends of the Upper Shores Library at their annual summer book sale!

Tween/Teen Saturday Crafts

Sat, Jul 27, All day

Stafford Branch

Drop-in to the Teen Zone and pick up your Saturday craft, while supplies last. Ages 9 - 17. Drop in.

Friends of the Berkeley Library Book Sale

Sat, Jul 27, All day

Lakewood Branch

Grab a bag of LEGOs and bring back an animal of your own creation to try to win a prize. Ven y coge una bolsa de LEGOs para crear un animal e intenta ganar un premio.

Registration is now closed

Sat, Jul 27, All day

Berkeley Branch

Support the Friends of the Berkeley Library by purchasing a bag of donated books for $5. This sale runs June 1 to August 31.

Friends of the Waretown Library Book Sale

Sat, Jul 27, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Waretown Branch

Support the Friends and the Branch at the book sale for all ages.

EWE Knit and Crochet

Sat, Jul 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Barnegat Branch

Knitting Group

Sensory Friendly Family Movie - Join us for a sensory-friendly showing of Moana (PG) 107 min

Sat, Jul 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Lights will be turned up, volume turned down. Stress balls and fidgets will be provided for use during the movie, along with crafts and coloring.

Toddler Bubble Dance Party

Sat, Jul 27, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Sat, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:15am

Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room

Dance, wave scarves, and shake your egg shaker while the music plays and bubbles pop all over. Ages 1 - 5. Please Register

This event is full

Canceled

Teen Scene

Sat, Jul 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beachwood Branch

Registration required. Join us for board games and meet new friends. Ages 13-17.

Boats Storytime

Sat, Jul 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room

Sail away with stories and a craft. Ages 2 and up. Register each child individually.

Mathew B. Brady: Renowned Photographer of the Civil War

Sat, Jul 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room

Historian Jon Fiorella will talk about one of the earliest photographers in American history, Mathew B Brady.

Saturday Movie Matinee

Sat, Jul 27, 11:00am - 1:30pm

Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

In honor of National Space Exploration Day, join us for a Saturday movie matinee. We will be showing the movie, Hidden Figures (PG) 127 min.

Sun, Jul 28, All day

Lakewood Branch

Grab a bag of LEGOs and bring back an animal of your own creation to try to win a prize. Ven y coge una bolsa de LEGOs para crear un animal e intenta ganar un premio.

Registration is now closed

Sun, Jul 28, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Sun, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Practice English conversation and talk about current events and more in a friendly, informal setting.

Mon, Jul 29, All day

Jackson Branch - Sensory Space

Join us in the Sensory Space for a month-long ocean-themed sensory scavenger hunt.

Mon, Jul 29, All day

Berkeley Branch

Pick up a Bingo activity sheet in the Children's Area. When you've completed the tasks, bring the sheet back to the library and claim your prize. Drop in.

Mon, Jul 29, All day

Lakewood Branch

Grab a bag of LEGOs and bring back an animal of your own creation to try to win a prize. Ven y coge una bolsa de LEGOs para crear un animal e intenta ganar un premio.

Registration is now closed

Bug Scavenger Hunt

Mon, Jul 29, All day

Barnegat Branch

Stop by the children?s area to complete a scavenger hunt this week. Drop in.

Family Storytime

Mon, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:00am

Toms River Branch - Green Room

Registration required; Please register each child individually. Registration begins July 15th. Join us for stories, songs, and a craft. Ages 0 - 6.

This event is full

Mon, Jul 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Jackson Branch - Makerspace

Bring your own project-craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing etc.-and enjoy your fellow crafters company & conversation.

Mon, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:00am

Upper Shores Branch

Come in and make a fun craft. Ages 5-12. Please register each child individually.

This event is full

Summer Olympics Craft Day (Children/Families)

Mon, Jul 29, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Plumsted Branch

Drop in to participate in our weekly scavenger hunt. No registration required. Weekly scavenger hunts run Monday through Saturday until August 24, with a different prize each week! Ages 2-12.

Mon, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Children & Families: Join us for some Olympics themed crafts and maybe you'll win the gold!

Baby & Me Social Hour - Ages 0 - 18 months

Mon, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Jackson Branch - Storytime Room

Make new friends in our relaxed open-play setting. Ages 0 - 24 months. Please Register

Mon, Jul 29, 10:30am - 2:00pm

Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room

Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.

STEM Program: - Dancing Raisins Science Experiment

Mon, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Join the Lacey Branch SAIL teen volunteers as they help your child, grades K-3, practice their reading skills.

Mon, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:15am

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Use your cognitive skills and form a hypothesis and observe what happens to raisins in this experiment. Ages 8 - 12. Please register.

Mon, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Barnegat Branch

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

Mon, Jul 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Long Beach Island Branch

Drop-in for a craft with our teen SAIL volunteers.

Mon, Jul 29, 11:15am - 11:45am

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Join the Lacey Branch SAIL teen volunteers as they help your child, grades K-3, practice their reading skills.

Monday Movies 7/29: Ghostbusters Frozen Empire - (PG-13) 115 min. Comedy/Adventure

Mon, Jul 29, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

Come play Mah Jongg at the library!

Knitting at the Library

Mon, Jul 29, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Little Egg Harbor Branch - 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.

Mon, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Barnegat Branch

7/29: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (PG-13) 115 min.

Movie Matinee Monday- Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again (2018)

Mon, Jul 29, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Long Beach Island Branch

MONDAY, 7/29- 1:30 PM- MAMMA MIA: HERE WE GO AGAIN (2018), MUSICAL, RATED PG-13, 114 MIN.

Dakota & Elle Concert: Golden Oldies

Mon, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Mon, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Beachwood Branch

Registration required. Dakota & Elle will preform Golden Oldies: Songs from the 50s, 60s & 70s at Mayo Park Center @ 501 Beacon Ave. Beachwood, NJ. Sponsored by the Ocean County Library Foundation.

Creative Writing Workshop

Mon, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Manchester Branch

Creative Writing Workshop. Adult program. Registration is required.

Shells, Scales and Froggy Tales - with Cattus Island

Mon, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room

Please join us for this special Program with Cattus Island. If you are lucky, you may even get to interact with a live animal or two. Please register each child individually. Ages 5-12.

This event is full

Paper Ramp Challenge / Desafío de la rampla de papel

Mon, Jul 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Lakewood Branch

Test your maker skills building a ramp using only paper and tape. Ages 8 -- 12. Pon a prueba tus habilidades de creador construyendo una rampa usando solo papel y cinta adhesiva. Edades 8 -- 12.

Find Nessie! - Tween Escape Room

Mon, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Learn fun facts about the Loch Ness Monster and use the cryptid clue to find Nessie in this escape room challenge. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lacey Library.

This event is full

Database Introduction: NoveList - Find Your Next Great Read

Mon, Jul 29, 4:30pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Mon, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lakewood Branch

Learn how to use NoveList to discover new books. We'll go in depth on how to search and the features offered to match you with an endless supply of great reads.

Craft Club

Mon, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Berkeley Branch - Children's Area

Stop by the Children's Area on Monday evenings to make a fun craft. Ages 6 - 12. Please register.

This event is full

Summer Family Series: Grow with Me! - The Nurtured Heart Approach to Parenting

Mon, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room

Join us and NJ4S Compass Preferred Behavior Health Group to learn about the nurtured heart approach to parenting.

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

Mon, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room

Join players on a short, but fun beginner friendly adventure in the world of Dungeons & Dragons! Open to and good for both new and experienced players! Space is limited, be sure to register.

This event is full

Shibori Dyed T-shirts for Teens

Mon, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Toms River Branch

Learn Japanese Shibori dyeing techniques to create your own indigo dyed shirt to enjoy summer in style. Unisex t-shirts in various sizes will be provided.

This event is full

Family Bingo

Mon, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room

Enjoy a fun evening playing this classic game for a chance to win a prize. Register each person individually.

Trustees of the Island Heights Library Meeting

Mon, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Large Study Room

Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.

Canceled

Mon, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Island Heights Branch

The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the Library. New members are welcome.

Kevin Kelley and Friends (offsite event)

Mon, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Point Pleasant Beach Bandshell (corner of Arnold and Baltimore)

Kevin Kelley and his band will perform a variety of instrumental rock, pop, blues, and jazz at the Pt. Beach township Band Shell. In the case of bad weather, the performance will be at the library.

Mon, Jul 29, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Point Pleasant Beach Branch

Local volunteer Mary Turbek will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome.

Tue, Jul 30, All day

Jackson Branch - Sensory Space

Join us in the Sensory Space for a month-long ocean-themed sensory scavenger hunt.

Tue, Jul 30, All day

Berkeley Branch

Pick up a Bingo activity sheet in the Children's Area. When you've completed the tasks, bring the sheet back to the library and claim your prize. Drop in.

Tue, Jul 30, All day

Lakewood Branch

Grab a bag of LEGOs and bring back an animal of your own creation to try to win a prize. Ven y coge una bolsa de LEGOs para crear un animal e intenta ganar un premio.

Registration is now closed

Housel Fun & Fitness - Daring Adventure Show

Tue, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Join us at the Stafford Branch in partnership with the Reynolds Family Foundation, for stories and songs inside and gardening and crafts outside.

Tue, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room

Adventure begins at your library with our DARING ADVENTURE SHOW.

Toddler Movement

Tue, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Manchester Branch

Ages 2-5. This movement class with Miss Sabrina provides an environment where coordination, rhythm, & translating music to movement are introduced to children. Registration is required.

This event is full

NJ Snake Man - ages 4 & up

Tue, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room

NJ Snake Man presents a smorgasbord of live snakes and other reptiles. Join us for a fun and interactive experience you don't want to miss! Ages 4+. Registration required.

This event is full

Toddler Read Along Storytime with Miss Liz

Tue, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

Each child will have a read along copy of Blue Hat, Green Hat to help strengthen early literacy skills. Ages 2 - 3. Registration is REQUIRED. Please register each child separately.

This event is full

Tue, Jul 30, 10:30am - 2:00pm

Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room

Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.

Tue, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Toms River Branch - Discovery Room

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

Tue, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:15am

Berkeley Branch

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

This event is full

Waretown Writers' Group

Tue, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Waretown Branch

Join other writers to explore your skills in an informal and fun discussion.

Rescheduled

Tue, Jul 30, 11:00am - 4:00pm

New date Tuesday, July 30, 12:00pm - 3:30pm

Toms River Branch

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Drop-in Craft

Tue, Jul 30, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room

Salt painting. Ages 3 and up.

Tue, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 3:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Psychic Fair

Tue, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 8:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

Including tarot readers and a medium, this event benefits the Friends of the Upper Shores Branch. This program is for entertainment purposes only. Please call to register.

NJ Snake Man - Live Animal Show

Tue, Jul 30, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Make Your Own Wand

Tue, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Manchester Branch

This fun, fantasy-oriented workshop teaches basic woodworking craft inspired by modern fantasy literature. All woodworking tools and safety gear will be provided. Please register as space is limited.

This event is full

Tue, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

A hands-on, interactive education experience with live reptiles!

This event is full

Teen Quiet Art Series - Velvet Posters: Sea and Floral

Tue, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room

Unleash your creativity in peaceful silence, or bring your headphones, relax and enjoy: perfect for teen artists. For grades 8th and up. Please Register.

Virtual Talk with Graphic Novelist Dan Santat - Virtual

Tue, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Toms River Branch

To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/50942

Adult Summer Camp Crafts: Bead Lizard Keychain

Tue, Jul 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

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

LEGO® Free Play

Tue, Jul 30, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

We'll supply the LEGO® and you supply imagination. Display your creations for everyone to admire. Best for ages 5 - 12. No registration required.

Tue, Jul 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Island Heights Branch

Rekindle childhood memories by making a bead lizard keychain. 18+

Saving Water in the Landscape

Tue, Jul 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Join Shari Kondrup from Brick Utilities as she provides information on conserving water in the garden while maintaining healthy plants.

Caterpillar Pom Pom / Artesanía de pompón de oruga

Tue, Jul 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Lakewood Branch

Create a caterpillar to bring home. Ages 5-12. Crear su propia oruga. Edades 5-12.

Family STEM: Paper Circuits

Tue, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room

Learn how to make a basic circuit in this family STEM program. Ages 7+. Please register.

Rescheduled

Friends of the Lacey Library Meeting

Tue, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

New date Tuesday, July 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lacey Branch

The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the Lacey Library. New members always welcome. Drop In.

NJ Snake Man (Ages 3+) - Live animal show

Tue, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Tue, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

NJ Snake Man presents a smorgasbord of live snakes and other reptiles. Join us for a fun and interactive experience you don't want to miss! Ages 3+. Registration required.

This event is full

Adventures In Gaming - Video Games

Tue, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Tue, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Stop in to play games and enjoy a gaming related craft. Ages 12 - 18

Canceled

Speed Friending

Tue, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Toms River Branch

Want to make new friends but don't know how? Try speed friending at the library.

Canceled

Tue, Jul 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Lakewood Branch

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

Marvelous Sleuths

Tue, Jul 30, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Branch - 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!

Tue, Jul 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Branch

Practice English in an informal, friendly setting.

Wed, Jul 31, All day

Jackson Branch - Sensory Space

Join us in the Sensory Space for a month-long ocean-themed sensory scavenger hunt.

Must Read Middle Grade: Summer Mysteries

Wed, Jul 31, All day

Berkeley Branch

Pick up a Bingo activity sheet in the Children's Area. When you've completed the tasks, bring the sheet back to the library and claim your prize. Drop in.

Wed, Jul 31, All day

Brick Branch

Check out these middle grade books featuring mysteries set in the summertime.

Wed, Jul 31, All day

Lakewood Branch

Grab a bag of LEGOs and bring back an animal of your own creation to try to win a prize. Ven y coge una bolsa de LEGOs para crear un animal e intenta ganar un premio.

Registration is now closed

Rescheduled

Craft for Adults with Special Challenges

Wed, Jul 31, 9:30am - 12:30pm

New date Wednesday, July 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Toms River Branch

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

Whales and Tails

Wed, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:00am

Upper Shores Branch

Learn about the whales off the Jersey Shore and make your own whale tail. Ages 5-12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Upper Shores Branch.

This event is full

Explore The Floor

Wed, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:00am

Toms River Branch - Mancini Hall

Registration required; begins July 17. Please register each child individually. Visit the library for toys and activities that encourage skill building and creativity. Ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Wed, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:30am

New venue Toms River Branch - Green Room

Through this program, adults with special challenges can be creative and enjoy making crafts. Come join us once a month.

This event is full

Baby and Toddler Social Hour

Wed, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:30am

Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

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

Mother Goose Time

Wed, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Rhythm, rhyme, music and movement for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Please register, beginning on July 17th.

This event is full

Wed, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:15am

Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room

Join other caregivers in a relaxed open-play setting. Ages 0 - 4.

This event is full

Reading Buddies: Stafford Branch

Wed, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:30am

Stafford Branch

Join us in the Children's Room and practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For children in grades K-3.

Little Chefs' Storybook Fun

Wed, Jul 31, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Wed, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room

Join us for an hour-long program presented by our Summer Teen Volunteers, featuring a storytime, a simple snack creation, movement, and a craft. Registration required. Potential Allergy. Ages 3-6.

This event is full

Wed, Jul 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Wed, Jul 31, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Waretown Branch

Beginners welcome.

Hiding Out at the Pancake Palace with Author - Join us for the program

Wed, Jul 31, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.

Canceled

Wed, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Stafford Branch

J book discussion of Hiding Out at the Pancake Palace, activities taking place with author. Please register.

Summer Smoothies

Wed, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Manchester Branch

Ages 6-12. Celebrate the flavors of summer by learning and tasting smoothie recipes with Registered Dietician Nutritionist Jen Klein. Notify staff of food allergy concerns. Registration required.

This event is full

Seasonal Summer Snacks with Chef Brian Cook

Wed, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Olympic Excitement

Wed, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room

Our teen volunteers have put together a fun event with crafts and activities in honor of the Summer Olympics. Ages 6 -12. Please Register

Wed, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Join us as we learn from local Chef Brian Cook during a cooking demonstration. Enjoy his seasonal summer snacks and get the recipes to make them at home. Potential allergen. Registration required.

Paw Patrol Party

Wed, Jul 31, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Island Heights Branch

Join us for a Paw Patrol themed party with games, crafts and snacks. Organized by S.A.I.L. Volunteers. Ages 3-5 Potential Allergens

This event is full

Penguin Visit

Wed, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room

Teens will meet one of our famous feathered friends while learning about them and their wild cousins. Ages 12-18.

Play Video Games

Wed, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

Video games at the library.

This event is full

Dungeons and Dragons: Summer Sessions for Teens

Wed, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 4:45pm

Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

We'll play through "The Wild Sheep Chase" one-shot adventure throughout the summer.

This event is full

Famiy Funtime: - Magna Tile® Challenge

Wed, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room

Create a domino effect and other fun activities.

Driving Safety for Teens

Wed, Jul 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Manchester Branch

The Teen Safe Driving Program is an interactive workshop designed to educate teens about pedestrian safety, speeding, impaired driving, and distracted driving. Ages 16 - 18. Please register.

Make a Magic Wand

Wed, Jul 31, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Long Beach Island Branch

Brad Koller will show participants how to create a wand from start to finish, all supplies are provided. Attendees must be aged 16 - adults. Please register.

Anime Meetup - Tweens & Teens

Wed, Jul 31, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Long Beach Island Branch

Meet up to chat about your favorite anime and manga, while doing a themed craft. Registration is required. *Held in the library's Teen Zone

Rutgers Master Gardeners: Houseplant Hospital

Wed, Jul 31, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Wed, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lacey Branch

Bring plant, shrub, soil, and insect samples or photos for examination, identification, diagnoses and recommendations. Rutgers Master Gardeners will help provide answers.

Canvas and Coffee

Wed, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

Join Beach House Studio from Lavallette to paint on canvas while you enjoy a refreshment. Materials are limited. Please register.

This event is full

Cross Stitch Club

Wed, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Large Study Room

Enjoy casual crafting and socialization.

Canceled

Blending Coffee with Amy

Wed, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Berkeley Branch

Stop by the library for Blending Coffee with Amy, and learn how to make delicious blended coffee drinks, sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Library.

Canceled

DIY Fidget Toy / DIY Juguete antiestrés

Wed, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lakewood Branch

Make your own fidget toy. Ages 5 - 12. Haz tu propio juguete antiestrés. Edades 5 - 12.

Sensory Friendly Movie - The Sandlot

Wed, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Jackson Branch

Join us in the Sensory Space for a sensory friendly viewing of The Sandlot (PG, 101 min.)

Concert with Fish & Whistle Band

Wed, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Toms River Branch - Mancini Hall

Fish and Whistle is a high-energy band, playing bluegrass, acoustic rock, and more.

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

Wed, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room

Join players on a short, but fun beginner friendly adventure in the world of Dungeons & Dragons! Open to and good for both new and experienced players! Ages 12-18.

This event is full

Lacey August Artist S.A.I.L. Teens Art

Thu, Aug 01, All day

Lacey Branch

Come visit the Lacey Branch to view our August Artist of the Month S.A.I.L. Teens Art. Artwork on display in our Meeting Room space for the whole month of August.

Camping Scavenger Hunt

Thu, Aug 01, All day

Long Beach Island Branch

Stop by the Long Beach Island Branch this month and complete our fun monthly scavenger hunt.

Thu, Aug 01, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Lakewood Branch

This 8-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Thursday from September 19-November 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Registration begins August 1.

Manchester Shore Memory Cafe

Thu, Aug 01, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Thu, Aug 01, 10:00am - 11:30am

Manchester Branch

Early-Stage Memory Cafes provide opportunities for concerned persons experiencing early cognitive decline, and for those diagnosed with early-stage memory loss, and their care partner(s) to meet. Join a café to engage with peers in a relaxed, unstructured environment that promotes social engagement and support, through interactions with others experiencing similar changes. Presented by the Alzheimer's Association of Greater New Jersey in partnership with the Ocean County Library. Walk-ins welcome, registration preferred, to register call the Alzheimer's Association at (800) 272-3900.

Songs with Miss Summer - Ages 0-3

Thu, Aug 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room

*All children must wear foot coverings (shoes, booties, slippers, or socks) in order to follow the library's health and safety rules.

This event is full

Daisy Doesn't Dock Dive - presented by Kathy Nisivocci

Thu, Aug 01, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Jackson Branch - Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Thu, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Local author, Kathy Nisivocci, will share her picture book. We'll also work on a craft inspired by the book. For ages 4 - 8.

Egg Carton Animals

Thu, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Toms River Branch

Registration required. Please register each child individually. Registration begins July 18th. Create animal portraits using recycled materials. Ages 6 - 12.

Mermaid Storytime

Thu, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Island Heights Branch

Join us for mermaid themed stories and songs. Ages 2-5.

This event is full

Summer Olympics

Thu, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Upper Shores Branch

Summer Olympic activities. Ages 2-5.

This event is full

Paint by Memory

Thu, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room

Create watercolor paintings with your memory as your guide. Ages 5 and up. Register each child individually

This event is full

Thu, Aug 01, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Thu, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Long Beach Island Branch

Drop-in for a craft with our teen SAIL volunteers.

Thu, Aug 01, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Mah Jong, Mahjong, Mahjongg no matter how you spell it, come and enjoy. All play levels welcome. Bring your current card and set.

Thu, Aug 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Ages 3-12. Please register each child individually.

This event is full

LBI Poets Studio

Thu, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Long Beach Island Branch

Whether you are an accomplished poet or a new one, wish to write or to hone a poem, our monthly workshop will inspire you.

Thu, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room

Join a weekly session for experienced players of Mah Jongg. Players must bring their own set and current card. Drop in.

Jenkinsons Aquarium Presents: Squid Dissection

Thu, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Join to learn or bring your project with you.

Thu, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Barnegat Branch

Teens explore the anatomy of one of the ocean's most misunderstood creatures. Be ready to get a little dirty and have a lot of fun while getting to know about this important species. Ages 12-18.

Adventure Awaits Yoga

Thu, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Manchester Branch

Ages 5-12. An interactive children's yoga class where participants will practice yoga poses and mindfulness-based activities related to exploration in nature. Registration is required.

This event is full

Thu, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Jackson Branch - Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Rescheduled

Tween Crafternoon: Stafford Branch - Summer Camp Crafts

Thu, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 7:30pm

New date Thursday, August 01, 3:00pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch

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

Thu, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Stafford Branch

Ages 9-13. EACH ATTENDEE MUST BE REGISTERED SEPARATELY. Space is Limited. Program runs 45 minutes.

This event is full

Live Piano: The Great American Standards copy

Thu, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

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!

Film Showing: Pinball: the Man who Saved the Game

Thu, Aug 01, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room

Honor National Pinball Day with the film Pinball: The Man who Saved the Game.

Multicultural Stories from Around the World - with Storyteller Michelle Washington Wilson

Thu, Aug 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room

Michelle takes us on a trip without leaving our seats, as she offers classic and original tales from around the world. These stories delight the young and the young at heart. Ages 2-12.

Group Ukulele Lessons for Teens and Adults

Thu, Aug 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

Over this five-week series of hour-long lessons, local music instructor Kevin Kelley will teach ukulele basics in a group.

Registration is now closed

Community College for Students with Disabilities - Ready, Set, College Series

Thu, Aug 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

A representative from the Office of Disability Services at Ocean County College will share information on eligibility determination and requesting accommodation during your teen's transition to OCC.

Thu, Aug 01, 3:00pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Thursday Book Club

Thu, Aug 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

August Book: Toms River: A Story of Science and Salvation by Dan Fagin

Video Games / Videojuegos

Thu, Aug 01, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Thu, Aug 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lakewood Branch

Play video games. Ages 5 - 12. Juega videojuegos. Edades 5 - 12.

Pallet Painting for Kids & Tweens

Thu, Aug 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Kids & Tweens will paint pallets with a fun saying and a Narwhal. Ages 8-12. Space is limited.

This event is full

Open Mic Night

Thu, Aug 01, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room

Join Dennis "The Heavy Metal Poet" Townsend for Open Mic Night. Acoustic musicians and spoken word artists are welcome.

A Night at the Copa: Swingin' Songs of the '60s

Thu, Aug 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room

Join Deb Lyons of The Mamas & The Papas and John Bianculli, who opened for Celine Dion, as they entertain with music from the Peggy Lee, Judy Garland, and Frank Sinatra era.

Life Skills - Sorting & Folding Laundry

Thu, Aug 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Manchester Branch

This is a life skills program where teens will learn how to sort and fold differently colored shirts. Ages 12 - 18. Please register as space is limited.

Adult Writer's Group

Thu, Aug 01, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Point Pleasant Borough Branch - YA Floor

Explore your writing skills in a fun, friendly, informal setting.

Fri, Aug 02, All day

Lakewood Branch

This 8-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Thursday from September 19-November 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Registration begins August 1.

Bumblebee Drop-in Craft

Fri, Aug 02, All day

Beachwood Branch

Stop by the library to make a fun bumblebee paper craft. Ages 0-12.

Bug Jar Drop-in Craft

Fri, Aug 02, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Barnegat Branch

Stop by the children's area for a craft. While supplies last. Ages 3+. Drop in.

Fri, Aug 02, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

House Plant Hospital

Fri, Aug 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Berkeley Branch - Magazine Area

Bring in your house plant for a diagnostic review of your plant if it needs some help. The Master Gardeners of Ocean County are here to help with all your planting needs.

Suncatcher Craft

Fri, Aug 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Manchester Branch

Ages 6-12. Paint a suncatcher. Registration is required.

This event is full

Cattus Island County Park Presents: Nature at Night

Fri, Aug 02, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Jackson Branch

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Morning Book Club

Fri, Aug 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

August Book: The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty

Fri, Aug 02, 10:00am - 10:40am

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Ages 5-8. Please register.

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support - Presented by the Ocean County Health Department

Fri, Aug 02, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

An accredited DSMES program that provides a foundation to help people with diabetes to navigate self-management decisions and activities.

Kids Maker Club: Fairy Houses

Fri, Aug 02, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Fri, Aug 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

We'll use a variety of materials to create miniature homes fit for a fairy. For ages 6 - 12. Please register, beginning on July 19th.

This event is full

Little Olympians

Fri, Aug 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Toms River Branch - Mancini Hall

Registration required; begins July 19. "Please register each child individually."

The Happy Habits Club - The Magic of Compliments

Fri, Aug 02, 10:30am - 4:30pm

Plumsted Branch

Visit the Plumsted Library Children's area to participate in our Friday craft series this summer. This craft will change weekly. Available as long as supplies last, first come first served. Ages 3-12.

Fri, Aug 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room

Join us for a special learning opportunity with NJ4S Compass Preferred Behavioral Health Group.

Adult Craft - PomPom Pencil Holder

Fri, Aug 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room

Make a fun pencil holder with colorful pompoms!

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Buddha Baby Yoga

Fri, Aug 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

A 45 minute mom-and-me class. Ages 6 to 18 months. Please bring your own yoga mat. Program registration is REQUIRED.

This event is full

Sidewalk Chalk

Fri, Aug 02, 10:30am - 11:15am

Berkeley Branch - Children's Area

Express your creativity outside on our sidewalks. Weather permitting.

Ice Cream Puzzle Packs

Fri, Aug 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Long Beach Island Branch

Pick up a pack of puzzles to keep your mind sharp. While supplies last.

Fri, Aug 02, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.

Canceled

Games for Adults

Fri, Aug 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Point Pleasant Borough Branch

Bring a friend and have fun playing a variety of board games.

Fri, Aug 02, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Lakewood Branch

Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 5. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 5.

Mosaic Clay Sea Turtle

Fri, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room

Create a turtle with paint and model magic. Sponsored by Friends of the Barnegat Library. Ages 5+. Please register.

This event is full

Fri, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Jackson Branch - Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

"Musical Revue"- 40's to 80's with Rhythm N' Sound

Fri, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Fri, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Branch

Join us for an afternoon concert as Rhythm N' Sound presents "Musical Revue"- 40's to 80's.

Fri, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Toms River Branch - Green Room

Practice basic Chinese calligraphy to clear your mind.

This event is full

Nintendo® Switch Gaming Club

Fri, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Fri, Aug 02, 3:00pm - 4:45pm

Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

Play Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart 8, Switch Sports and other Nintendo® Switch games.

Afternoon Book Club

Fri, Aug 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Upper Shores Branch

August Book: The Book Hater's Book Club by Gretchen Anthony

Drop in Watercolor Painting

Sat, Aug 03, All day

Lakewood Branch

This 8-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Thursday from September 19-November 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Registration begins August 1.

Rescheduled

Sat, Aug 03, All day

New date Saturday, August 24, All day

Point Pleasant Borough Branch

Drop in all day for watercolor painting at the Point Boro branch.

Sat, Aug 03, 9:30am - 1:30pm

Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Ages 10+: Please join us for a 5-week D&D campaign. No experience necessary and dice will be provided.

Sat, Aug 03, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Sat, Aug 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Join to learn or bring your project with you.

Maker Drop-in Building: Magna Tiles - All Ages

Sat, Aug 03, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Jackson Branch

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Sat, Aug 03, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Jackson Branch

Drop into the Children?s Department for some building fun.

Crochet Around the Corner

Sat, Aug 03, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Sat, Aug 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Crochet for Tree.

Checkers Tournament

Sat, Aug 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room

Play this classic game for a chance to win a prize. Prizes may contain potential allergen. Register each person individually.

Saturday Documentary

Sat, Aug 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Waretown Branch

Cleaning up the town: Remembering Ghostbusters: Theatrical cut

Drop In Beaded Fidget

Sat, Aug 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Toms River Branch

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor, to create a colorful beaded fidget. Ages 6+ with caregiver.

Sat, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Jackson Branch - Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Sat, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Embroidery Fun

Sat, Aug 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Berkeley Branch - Magazine Area

Learn a few easy embroidery stitches are create a fun summer themed craft.

This event is full

Sun, Aug 04, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Lakewood Branch

This 8-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Thursday from September 19-November 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Registration begins August 1.

Surfin' Safari Scavenger Hunt - runs the whole month of August!

Sun, Aug 04, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Olympics Scavenger Hunt

Mon, Aug 05, All day

Barnegat Branch

Stop by the children?s area to complete a scavenger hunt this week. Drop in.

Mon, Aug 05, All day

Point Pleasant Borough Branch

Find all 9 clues to earn a fancy sticker!

Mon, Aug 05, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Lakewood Branch

This 8-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Thursday from September 19-November 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Registration begins August 1.

Rescheduled

Fun with Finger Painting - Ages 6 months -4 years

Mon, Aug 05, 9:30am - 12:30pm

New date Monday, August 05, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Toms River Branch

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

Mon, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room

*all children must wear shoes or slippers of some kind to follow health and safety guidelines.

This event is full

Mon, Aug 05, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Plumsted Branch

Drop in to participate in our weekly scavenger hunt. No registration required. Weekly scavenger hunts run Monday through Saturday until August 24, with a different prize each week! Ages 2-12.

Mon, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

Upper Shores Branch

Come in and make a fun craft. Ages 5-12. Please register each child individually.

Mon, Aug 05, 10:30am - 2:00pm

Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room

Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.

Mon, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Toms River Branch - Discovery Room

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

Mon, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Manchester Branch

Ages 2-12. This musical storytelling program is all about using our imaginations and friendship. Registration is required.

This event is full

Mon, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Barnegat Branch

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

Shark Storytime

Mon, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Island Heights Branch

Join us for Shark themed stories and songs. Ages 2-5.

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

Long Beach Island Branch

Drop-in for a craft with our teen SAIL volunteers.

Bayview Park Storywalk - August 5th - 19th

Mon, Aug 05, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

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

Long Beach Island Branch

Walk through the park and read a story. This storywalk will be up from August 5th to August 19th. Held at Bayview Park in Brant Beach

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

Mon, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Join us monthly to learn how you can balance it all.

Lunch and Movie: Arthur the King - (PG-13) 107 minutes

Mon, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

Come play Mah Jongg at the library!

Mon, Aug 05, 12:30pm - 3:00pm

Barnegat Branch

Join us for an afternoon movie and lunch at the Barnegat Library. Lunch will be provided by Causeway CARes at 12:30 pm. If you are attending the lunch, please register. The movie begins at 1 pm.

Houseplant Hospital: Diagnosing Your sick Plants

Mon, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Manchester Branch

Bring in your ailing plants to have a Master Gardener take a look and see what could be the problem.

Movie Matinee Monday: Reality Bites (1994)

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

Little Egg Harbor Branch

This musical storytelling program is all about using our imaginations and friendship. Best of all, this program includes a parade. Ages 0 - 12. Registration is required.

Mon, Aug 05, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Long Beach Island Branch

MONDAY: 8/5- 1:30 PM- REALITY BITES (1994), ROMANCE, RATED PG-13, 99 MIN.

Are You Ready for a Small Animal Pet? - presented by Ocean County 4-H

Mon, Aug 05, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Jackson Branch - Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Advanced French Club

Mon, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Join us at the Brick Branch and speak French with other French speakers in the community! Intermediate and Advanced speakers welcome.

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

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

This program will teach you about the different types of small animal pets available and which species will be best for your family. Ages 7 - 12.

Tween Summer 3D Doodler Pens - Ages 9-13. EACH ATTENDEE MUST BE REGISTERED SEPARATELY.

Mon, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

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

Stafford Branch

Put your engineering skills to the test and use your imagination to bring your fun and creative ideas to 3D life. Ages 9-13. Please register each attendee separately. Program runs 45 minutes.

This event is full

Summer Songs Singalong!

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

Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room

Sing along to fun and classic tunes about summer and sun!

Sailboat Craft / Artesanía de velero

Mon, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Mon, Aug 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Lakewood Branch

Make a sailboat out of paper. Ages 5 - 12. Haz un velero usando papel. Edades 5 - 12.

Film: Chasing Rembrandt: How Art Became A Business

Mon, Aug 05, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Jackson Branch

This informative documentary explores the extraordinary period in which business and art merged for the first time.

Summertime Button Art for Teens

Mon, Aug 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Jackson Branch - Makerspace

Create a fun summer time themed picture on canvas using buttons and other embellishments.

Monday Matinee "One Love"

Mon, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Movie The music documentary unravels the life of noteworthy musician Bob Marley. PG-13

Squid Dissection - with Jenkinson's Aquarium

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

Island Heights Branch

Teens explore the anatomy of one of the Oceans' most misunderstood creatures. Be ready to get a little dirty and have a lot of fun while getting to know about this important species. Ages 12-18

Tween Crafting

Mon, Aug 05, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room

Paint a spiral pinwheel. Ages 7-12.

This event is full

Summer Family Series: Grow with Me! - The Nurtured Heart Approach to Parenting

Mon, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Jackson Branch - Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Mon, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room

Join us and NJ4S Compass Preferred Behavior Health Group to learn about the nurtured heart heart approach to parenting.

Advanced Cricut Class

Mon, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You've learned the basics, now learn the rest

The Fast and the Victorious Games by Brain Wash Games

Mon, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Waretown Branch

The Fast and the Victorious Games by Brain Wash Games

Craft Club

Mon, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Berkeley Branch - Children's Area

Stop by the Children's Area on Monday evenings to make a fun craft. Ages 6 - 12. Please register.

Sensory Friendly Movie: Ron's Gone Wrong

Mon, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Jackson Branch

Join us for National Friendship day for a sensory-friendly viewing of Ron's Gone Wrong (PG, 107 min.)

Glow Paint Party for Teens

Mon, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Jackson Branch - Makerspace

Bring your own project-craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing etc.-and enjoy your fellow crafters company & conversation.

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

Toms River Branch - Mancini Hall

Glow with the flow at this blacklight paint party with Lil Monsters Art.

This event is full

I Literally Can Knot: Beginner Embroidery

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

Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room

Discover the art of embroidery with this beginner-friendly program.

Drop-in Video Games for Kids

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

Toms River Branch - YS Living Room/YS Area

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

S.C.O.R.E Presents - Amazon Basics

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

Toms River Branch

S.C.O.R.E. presents the fundamentals of selling with Amazon.

Escape from Behind Enemy Lines

Mon, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Large Study Room

Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.

Mon, Aug 05, 7:00pm - 8:45pm

Manchester Branch

Lt. Louis Feingold flew 21 bombing missions with the USAAF during World War II until he was shot down over enemy-occupied France. Join Rick Feingold as he recounts how his father escaped Nazi capture.

Mon, Aug 05, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Point Pleasant Beach Branch

Local volunteer Mary Turbek will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome.

Hand & Foot Card Games

Tue, Aug 06, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

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.

Craft for Adults with Special Challenges - Friendship Cards

Tue, Aug 06, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Lakewood Branch

This 8-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Thursday from September 19-November 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Registration begins August 1.

Canceled

Toddler Time - Ages 1-3

Tue, Aug 06, 9:30am - 10:30am

Long Beach Island Branch

*all children must wear shoes or slippers of some kind to follow health and safety guidelines. Stop by the Long Beach Island branch for Toddler storytime.

Tue, Aug 06, 9:30am - 10:30am

Jackson Branch - Sensory Space,Jackson Quiet Study Room

In honor of National Friendship Day, join us in creating a card.

Forensic Science: Gotham Detective for Teens

Tue, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Join us at the Stafford Branch in partnership with the Reynolds Family Foundation, for stories and songs inside and gardening and crafts outside.

Tue, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room

Conduct an investigation and analyze evidence to build a case against one of the city's notorious criminal masterminds before it's too late.

Manchester Daytime Book Discussion

Tue, Aug 06, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Jackson Branch

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Princess Storytime

Tue, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room

Meet Snow Queen and Ice Princess

Tue, Aug 06, 10:15am - 11:30am

Manchester Branch

Book Title: "A Woman of No Importance" by Sonia Purnell

Tue, Aug 06, 10:30am - 2:00pm

Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room

Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.

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

Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room

This musical storytelling program is all about using our imaginations and friendship. Best of all, this program includes a parade. Registration is required. Ages 2-12.

Toddler Fun: Stories & Scarves

Tue, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:15am

Berkeley Branch

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

Sensory Time - Ages 2-5

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

Jackson Branch - Storytime Room

Explore your senses with fun station-based play. Please register.

Tue, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

Please join us for songs, stories and fun for toddlers. For children 18 months to 3 years. Program registration is REQUIRED. Please register each child separately.

This event is full

Blood Pressure Clinic

Tue, Aug 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Long Beach Island Branch

Free monthly blood pressure screening from 11 am - 12 pm the first Tuesday of every month performed by the Long Beach Island Health Department. Walk-ins welcome.

Under the Sea Storytime

Tue, Aug 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room

Come for a "swimmingly" good time with stories and a craft. Ages 2 and up. Register each child individually.

This event is full

Rescheduled

Tue, Aug 06, 11:00am - 4:00pm

New date Tuesday, August 06, 12:00pm - 3:30pm

Toms River Branch

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Tue, Aug 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Storytime and Craft

Tue, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Waretown Branch

Storytime and Craft

This event is full

Tue, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 3:30pm

Toms River Branch

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Tuesday Muse Book Discussion Group

Tue, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

This musical storytelling program is all about using our imaginations and friendship. Best of all, this program includes a parade. Registration is required.

Tue, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Jackson Branch

Book Title: "My Antonia" by Willa Cather

Rescheduled

Forensic Science: Gotham Detective for Teens

Tue, Aug 06, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

New date Tuesday, August 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Toms River Branch

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

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

Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

Conduct an investigation and analyze evidence to build a case against one of the city's notorious criminal masterminds before it's too late.

Teen Quiet Art Series - Kraft Journals and Bookmarks

Tue, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room

Unleash your creativity in peaceful silence, or bring your headphones, relax and enjoy: perfect for teen artists. For grades 8th and up. Please Register.

Tue, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Jackson Branch - Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Teen Craft: Butterfly Houses

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

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

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

Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room

Decorate a house to give beautiful butterflies a place to rest their wings. Perfect for hanging in the garden or backyard. All supplies provided. Ages 12-18.

Dinosaur Craft Day (Children & Families)

Tue, Aug 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Children & Families: Make some fun dino crafts.

This event is full

Cattus Island Live Animal Talk

Tue, Aug 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

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

Tue, Aug 06, 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Manchester Branch

Ages 6-12. Learn about Ocean County turtles and snakes, and gain an appreciation of these fascinating creatures. Registration is required.

This event is full

Color a Bookmark / Colorea un marcapáginas

Tue, Aug 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Lakewood Branch

Come color a bookmark to keep for yourself. Ages 0 ?-12. Ven a colorear un marcapáginas. Edades 0 - 12.

National Coloring Book Day: Calming Coloring

Tue, Aug 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Jackson Branch - Makerspace

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of calm coloring in honor of National Coloring Book Day.

Jenkinson's Aquarium Penguin Pointers

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

Toms River Branch

Teens will meet one of our famous feathered friends while learning about them and their wild cousins. REG

Wii Olympics

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

Upper Shores Branch

Play Wii Sports games.

This event is full

Forensic Science: Gotham Detective

Tue, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Stafford Branch

In the Children's Room.

Tue, Aug 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Conduct an investigation and analyze evidence to build a case against one of the city?s notorious criminal masterminds before it?s too late. Ages 12-18.

Pajama Storytime (Ages 2-5)

Tue, Aug 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

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

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Ages 2-5: Wear your pajamas for some cozy stories.

Pajama Tales Family Storytime

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

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Stories, rhymes, music and movement followed by a simple craft. Feel free to wear your coziest pajamas! Best for ages 3 and up. Please register, beginning on July 23rd.

Teen Movie Night

Tue, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lakewood Branch

Watch a PG-13 movie. Ages 12-18.

Jellyfish Craft / Artesanía de medusas

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

Lakewood Branch

Make a jellyfish craft with paper plates and ribbons. Ages 5 -12. Haz una manualidad de medusas usando papel y cinta. Edades 5 - 12.

Rescheduled

Movie in the Library: The Green Book

Tue, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

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

Toms River Branch

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

Tue, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver for an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South. (PG-13) 130 min.

Game Night for Adults - Dungeons & Dragons and Video Games

Tue, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Toms River Branch - Green Room

Come play video and board games at the library and make new friends!

Summer Button Art

Tue, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Long Beach Island Branch

Create a conch shell or starfish on a canvas or wood panel using aqua buttons and pearls. All supplies provided. Please register.

This event is full

Jackson Writers' Group

Tue, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Jackson Branch - Jackson Quiet Study Room

Bring your work, any genre.

DIY Monster Plant Jars

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

Toms River Branch - Discovery Room

Registration required; begins July 23. "Please register each child individually." Create your own colorful chia pet monster. Dress for a mess; paint will be used. Ages 6 - 12.

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Battle for Guadalcanal, August 1942

Tue, Aug 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room

Join us as we welcome back author, history professor, and founder of the World War II Era Studies Institute, Paul Zigo, who will present on the Battle for Guadalcanal.

Tue, Aug 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Branch

Practice English in an informal, friendly setting.

It's Fun To Be One Storytime

Wed, Aug 07, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Lakewood Branch

This 8-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Thursday from September 19-November 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Registration begins August 1.

Wed, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Toms River Branch - Green Room

Registration required; begins July 24. 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

First Wednesday Book Club

Wed, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Stafford Branch

This month the group will be discussing Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah.

Summer Ceramics Workshop

Wed, Aug 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room

Come paint a beautiful seasonal pottery piece, with Lorraine Kofman, owner of Just Kil'n Time Ceramics Studio. Sponsored by the Friends of the Island Library. Please register.

This event is full

Magic show for Adults with Special Challenges

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

Toms River Branch

Join us to see the magician Steven Michaels perform some amazing magic tricks. Please register. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River

Art Explorers: Minecraft®-Inspired Self Portraits

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

Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

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

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

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

We'll explore art and simple math concepts while creating fun self-portraits. For ages 7 - 12. Please register, beginning on July 24th.

This event is full

Reading Buddies: Stafford Branch

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

Stafford Branch

Join us in the Children's Room and practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For children in grades K-3.

Precious Pinelands

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

Upper Shores Branch

Fun Fact: The first national reserve is located right here in New Jersey. The Pinelands National Reserve is home to many threatened and endangered species, all with their own adaptations.

Preschool Storytime: Rainforest Adventures

Wed, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

Please join us for songs and stories. Ages 3 - 6 years. Program registration is REQUIRED. Please register each child separately.

Little Chefs' Storybook Fun

Wed, Aug 07, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

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

Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room

Join us for an hour-long program presented by our Summer Teen Volunteers, featuring a storytime, a simple snack creation, movement, and a craft. Registration required. Potential Allergy. Ages 3-6.

Wed, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Waretown Branch

Beginners welcome.

Adult Drop-In BYO Crochet, Knitting and Coloring club

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

Little Egg Harbor Branch

Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.

Animal Drawing With Katy

Wed, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

Join local children?s illustrator Katy Tanis for a drawing lesson. Katy will teach participants how to draw animals native to the Pinelands. Ages 5-12

This event is full

Wed, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Plumsted Branch

Join us for this low- key afternoon of yarn crafts, coloring and socialization. Bring your own supplies.

Summer Ceramics Workshop

Wed, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Long Beach Island Branch

Come paint a beautiful seasonal pottery piece, with Lorraine Kofman, owner of Just Kil'n Time Ceramics Studio. Sponsored by the Friends of the Island Library.

This event is full

DnD Club - Summer Adventure

Wed, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Join your fellow adventurers in a journey into the world of Dungeons & Dragons in this 3 part summer series. Ages 12 - 18

Registration is now closed

Big Dreams, Little Dreams, Treasure Craft and Story

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

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Short story and a craft for ages 8-12.

Virtual Talk with Smithsonian Curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur - Virtual

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

Toms River Branch

To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/52120

Balloon Animal Workshop (Rescheduled) - Ages 6-12

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

Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room

Learn how to make balloon animals with Debby from Premier Parties. Ages 6 - 12. Please Register

This event is full

D.I.Y. Journals / Diarios personalizados

Wed, Aug 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Lakewood Branch

Make your own journal.. Ages 5 - 12. REG Crea tu propio diario. Edades 5 - 12. REG

Mixed Media Art with Catydid Art

Wed, Aug 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room

Join us for this mixed media art program with Catydid Arts. This program is suitable for all skill levels. Please Register.

Teen Art Drop-In

Wed, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room A

Chill out and get artsy! Swing by the Brick Library and relax by coloring, painting, or crafting as we provide a calm environment with snacks! Ages 12-18.

Dungeons and Dragons: Summer Sessions for Teens

Wed, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:45pm

Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

We'll play through "The Wild Sheep Chase" one-shot adventure throughout the summer.

Tween Builders' Club

Wed, Aug 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Berkeley Branch

Discover the fun of STEAM and explore creative constructions with the library's building kit. Supplies provided. Ages 9-12. Please register.

Paws for Reading - Potential Allergen

Wed, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room

Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs.

Wed, Aug 07, 4:30pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Twisted Stitchers of Ocean County

Wed, Aug 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Wed, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Are you a knitter? Do you want to learn to knit? Join our group to learn or bring your own project. If you are a beginner, knitting needles and yarn will be available.

Canceled

Intro to Computers

Wed, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Berkeley Branch

Stop by the library with your own device for this introductory course. Please register.

Animal Bag Puppets / Títeres de bolsa de animales

Wed, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lakewood Branch

Come make a paper bag animal puppet. Ages 5 - 12. REG Ven a hacer una marioneta de animales con bolsa de papel. Edades 5 - 12. REG

Build a Terrarium

Wed, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room

Join Ocean County 4-H Program Associate, Amelia Valente as she demonstrates how to make your own terrarium to bring home. Ages 12-18.

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Cookbook Club

Wed, Aug 07, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Upper Shores Branch

Bring in a dish from the selected cookbook of the month to share and discuss with fellow culinary enthusiasts! August Cookbook: The Cool Kitchen Cookbook

PJ Party at the Park - Ages 1-12 - Bayview Park

Wed, Aug 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Long Beach Island Branch

Join us for stories & a craft at Bayview Park in Branch Beach. In the case of rain, this event will be held at the Long Beach Island Library in Surf City.

Songs with Miss Summer - Ages 0-3

Thu, Aug 08, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Lakewood Branch

This 8-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Thursday from September 19-November 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Registration begins August 1.

Thu, Aug 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Long Beach Island Branch

*All children must wear foot coverings (shoes, booties, slippers, or socks) in order to follow the library's health and safety rules. * Held in the library's Teen Zone

Art Chat

Thu, Aug 08, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room

Meet and talk with local artists. Bring your own work for feedback.

Women's Heart Health

Thu, Aug 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Upper Shores Branch

Join us and learn how heart disease affects women differently than men, as well as signs, symptoms, risk factors, prevention and treatment options. Presented by Hackensack Meridian Health.

Jellyfish Suncatcher - for Adults with Special Challenges

Thu, Aug 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room

Make your very own Jellyfish Sun catcher to celebrate summer and the sea! For adults with Special Challenges. Limited supply. Please register.

Flowers and Gardens with Growing Minds Enrichment

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

Plumsted Branch

Nurturing a love of learning from the start, Growing Minds strives to provide a fun and engaging educational experience where children learn through play. Please Register. Ages 5-10.

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Preschool Storytime

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

Beachwood Branch

Registration required. Join us for stories followed by a simple craft. Ages 3-12.

Find a Fossil

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

Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room

Be a paleontologist for a day as we excavate real fossils from a mock rock. You'll get to identify and label your fossil, then take it home to keep. Ages 8 - 12. Please register.

Toddler Sing-a-Long

Thu, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

Come sing and dance to some of your favorite songs! Ages 18 months - 3 years.

This event is full

SAIL drop-in craft Ages 1-12

Thu, Aug 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Long Beach Island Branch

Drop-in for a craft with our teen SAIL volunteers.

Blood Pressure Screening

Thu, Aug 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

Hackensack Meridian Health will be on site to provide free health screenings. No registration needed.

Thu, Aug 08, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Thu, Aug 08, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Mah Jong, Mahjong, Mahjongg no matter how you spell it, come and enjoy. All play levels welcome. Bring your current card and set.

Thu, Aug 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Ages 3-12. Please register each child individually.

Literature and Lunch

Thu, Aug 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

The Literature and Lunch Book Discussion is reading The Stars Are Fire by Anita Shreve.

Thu, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room

Join a weekly session for experienced players of Mah Jongg. Players must bring their own set and current card. Drop in.

Chicks with Sticks: A Knitting and Crocheting Group

Thu, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room

Thursdays 8/8 and 8/22 at 1 pm. And Saturdays 8/10 and 8/24, at 10 am

Thu, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Manchester Branch

Love to knit or crochet, come to our meeting room and join others with the same passion. Bring your yarn, needles, hooks and current projects.

Lego® Club

Thu, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Branch - 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.

Sign Painting: Inspire

Thu, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Toms River Branch - Discovery Room

Registration required; begins July 25. Please register each child individually. With guidance from our friend Debby Pease, paint a wooden sign to celebrate summer. Ages 6-12.

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Dragon Crafts - Presented by SAIL teen volunteers

Thu, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Create a variety of dragon-themed crafts.

Wild Jersey Animal Track Casting

Thu, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

Learn to identify animals from the tracks they leave behind. Then we'll pour plaster casts of North American animal tracks, and paint a plaster cast to take home. Ages 8-12.

De-Stress with Dogs for Teens

Thu, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Toms River Branch - Mancini Hall

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.

Red House Music: Musical Sing-Along Adventure

Thu, Aug 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Island Heights Branch

Learn the fundamentals of singing. Ages 5 - 10. REG

Coffee and Coloring

Thu, Aug 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Spend an afternoon coloring, listening to soothing music, drinking coffee, and relaxing with like-minded adults at the library.

Group Ukulele Lessons for Teens and Adults

Thu, Aug 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

Over this five-week series of hour-long lessons, local music instructor Kevin Kelley will teach ukulele basics in a group.

Registration is now closed

Out of Sight Alpacas - Sponsored by the Ocean County Library Foundation

Thu, Aug 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room

The Out of Sight Alpacas will be here to help us celebrate the end of our Summer Reading Club. Learn more about these magnificent creatures. Register each person individually.

This event is full

Paper Airplanes / Aviones de papel

Thu, Aug 08, 4:30pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Indoor Planetarium

Thu, Aug 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Manchester Branch

Ages 4-8. Ages 4-8. Explore our galaxy from inside the library. Learn about the stars and planets and become an amateur astronomer from inside a portable planetarium. Registration is required.

This event is full

Thu, Aug 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lakewood Branch

Create and decorate paper airplanes. Ages 5 - 12. Crea y decora aviones de papel. Edades 5 - 12.

Journey into a Cultural Storytime: Muslim Holidays

Thu, Aug 08, 6:00pm - 6:40pm

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Family Program

Canceled

Video Game Night

Thu, Aug 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lakewood Branch

Play Nintendo Switch games with us! Eat snacks! Win!

Craft with Pride - Beaded Garden Stakes

Thu, Aug 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

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

Jazz Guitarist

Thu, Aug 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room

Enjoy a performance by master guitarist Richard 'Goldfingers' Blake, PhD. Sponsored by the Friends of the Barnegat Library.

Knitting 101 for Teens

Thu, Aug 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Berkeley Branch

Teens will learn the basics of knitting, casting on and basic stitching by starting a knitted bookmark. Supplies will be provided and teens will be able to take home yarn and knitting needles.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thu, Aug 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room A

Brick Library's adventuring party of heroes that delve into the world of Forgotten Realms. This program is aimed for teens looking to try their hand at a tabletop role-playing game. Ages 12-18. REG

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Red House Music - Ages 5-10

Thu, Aug 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room

Musical Sing Along Adventure. Please Register

Juggling Workshop - Ages 6 - 12

Thu, Aug 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room

Learn how to Juggle with Debby from Premier Parties. Ages 6 - 12. Please Register.

Indoor Planetarium

Thu, Aug 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Manchester Branch

Ages 9-12. Explore our galaxy from inside the library. Learn about the stars and planets and become an amateur astronomer from inside a portable planetarium. Registration is required.

This event is full

Nature Walk at Freedom Fields

Fri, Aug 09, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Lakewood Branch

This 8-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Thursday from September 19-November 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Registration begins August 1.

Fri, Aug 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Freedom Fields

Join us at Ocean County Freedom Fields for a short nature walk.

National Book Lovers Day Drop-in - All Ages

Fri, Aug 09, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Jackson Branch

Celebrate National Book Lovers Day with some cool crafts and other fun activities.

Dick Cavett's Watergate

Fri, Aug 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room

Learn about one of the most significant political scandals in American history, The Watergate Scandal.

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support - Presented by the Ocean County Health Department

Fri, Aug 09, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

An accredited DSMES program that provides a foundation to help people with diabetes to navigate self-management decisions and activities.

Fri, Aug 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Craft it out - Ages 1-12

Fri, Aug 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Long Beach Island Branch

All materials will be provided on a first com first served basis, while supplies last.

Sensory Space Storytime

Fri, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Toms River Branch

Registration required. Please register each child individually. Registration begins July 26th. Enjoy stories and songs while engaging your little one's senses in our calming Sensory Space. Ages 3 - 5.

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The Happy Habits Club - A Forgotten Birthday

Fri, Aug 09, 10:30am - 4:30pm

Plumsted Branch

Open Playtime

Fri, Aug 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Stop in, make new friends and play with some educational toys. Best for ages 1 - 5. No registration required.

Fri, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Jackson Branch - Jackson Quiet Study Room

Join us for a special learning opportunity with NJ4S Compass Preferred Behavioral Health Group.

Talewise - Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure

Fri, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Upper Shores Branch

Join the Science Heroes on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle!

Jakes Branch County Park Presents: Nifty Nature Nik-Naks

Fri, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:15am

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Ages 5-8. Please register.

Toddler Art

Fri, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Beachwood Branch

Join us for our monthly art program. Dress for mess. This program may be outdoors, weather permitting. Ages 2-5

Teen Escape Room

Fri, Aug 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room

Test your problem-solving skills by participating in an escape room. You have 1 hour to complete the challenge. Ages 13 - 18. Please register as space is limited.

Fri, Aug 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Friday Afternoon Book Discussion

Fri, Aug 09, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.

Fri, Aug 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room

Please contact the Berkeley Branch for details.

OC Purls Knitting Group

Fri, Aug 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

Bring your knitting projects to the library and enjoy some conversation while you knit!

Papermaking with WILD Jersey for Teens

Fri, Aug 09, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Lakewood Branch

Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 5. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 5.

LBI Canasta

Fri, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Long Beach Island Branch

Play Canasta with other teams and players at the Long Beach Island Library twice a month. Participants must already have a basic knowledge of the game.

Fri, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Toms River Branch - Mancini Hall

Make recycled paper by turning used paper into new! Participants will learn the process of shredding, soaking, pulping, screening, and drying with instructor, Debbie. Ages 13-18.

Nature Walk at Freedom Fields

Fri, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Freedom Fields

Join us at Ocean County Freedom Fields for a short nature walk.

WSC Calling: The Tuckerton Wireless

Fri, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Fri, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Join us to learn how the Tuckerton Wireless would bring a tiny Jersey shore community into a web of international intrigue, war, and shipwrecks until its demise in 1955.

Fri, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Toms River Branch - Green Room

Practice basic Chinese calligraphy to clear your mind.

Escape the Dungeon - Escape Room

Fri, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Microwave Recipes

Fri, Aug 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Island Heights Branch

Learn how to make tasty treats using simple ingredients and a microwave. Ages 12-18 Potential allergens

Fri, Aug 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Do you have what it takes to escape the dungeon? Join your fellow adventurers in this escape room challenge.

Nintendo® Switch Gaming Club

Fri, Aug 09, 3:00pm - 4:45pm

Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

Play Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart 8, Switch Sports and other Nintendo® Switch games.

Friends of the Berkeley Library Book Sale

Sat, Aug 10, All day

Berkeley Branch

Support the Friends of the Berkeley Library by purchasing a bag of donated books for $5. This sale runs June 1 to August 31.

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

Lakewood Branch

This 8-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Thursday from September 19-November 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Registration begins August 1.

Legos & Duplos: Wonka - Rated PG (112 min) - Ages 0-12

Sat, Aug 10, 9:30am - 1:30pm

Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Ages 10+: Please join us for a 5-week D&D campaign. No experience necessary and dice will be provided.

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

Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room

Play with Legos while watching a movie. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. *All children must shoes (or slippers/socks for babies) to follow health & safety guidelines.

Spoons & Toons

Sat, Aug 10, 10:00am - 11:30am

Manchester Branch

Family Program. Join us in the children's department this Saturday for a fun morning of cartoons and a cereal bar. Feel free to get cozy and come in your comfiest attire. Registration is required.

Maker Building Drop in - All Ages

Sat, Aug 10, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Jackson Branch

Drop into the Children's Department for some building fun. All Ages.

Playtime Fun

Sat, Aug 10, 10:00am - 11:30am

Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room

Drop in anytime between 10 am and 11:30 am to play with our toys, socialize with other kids, and more! This is a great place for parents and caregivers to make new friends and have fun. Ages 1 - 5.

Drop-In Mosaic Sea Creatures

Sat, Aug 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room

Thursdays 8/8 and 8/22 at 1 pm. And Saturdays 8/10 and 8/24, at 10 am

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

Toms River Branch

Drop in and create a colorful sea creature mosaic. No registration required. Ages 3-12.

Dinosaur Fossils for Kids with Dr. Matthew F. Bonnan

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

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Cars & Trucks Storytime

Sat, Aug 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room

Zoom into the library and enjoy stories and a craft. Ages 2 and up. Register each child individually.

Sat, Aug 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Plumsted Branch

Join us for an interactive presentation with Stockton Professor and Palentologist, Dr. Matthew F. Bonnan to learn all about dinosaur fossils. This program is for children 5-12. Please Register.

Registration opens Saturday, July 27 2024 at 11:00am

Ultimate Johnny Cash: Late and Alone

Sat, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

Come and see Scott Moreau's true one-man tribute to Johnny Cash.

Sun, Aug 11, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Lakewood Branch

This 8-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Thursday from September 19-November 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Registration begins August 1.

Sun, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Practice English conversation and talk about current events and more in a friendly, informal setting.

Camping Scavenger Hunt

Mon, Aug 12, All day

Barnegat Branch

Stop by the children?s area to complete a scavenger hunt this week. Drop in.

Mon, Aug 12, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Lakewood Branch

This 8-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Thursday from September 19-November 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Registration begins August 1.

Mon, Aug 12, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Mon, Aug 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Jackson Branch - Makerspace

Bring your own project-craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing etc.-and enjoy your fellow crafters company & conversation.

Ask a Master Gardener: Diagnostic Clinics

Mon, Aug 12, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Plumsted Branch

Drop in to participate in our weekly scavenger hunt. No registration required. Weekly scavenger hunts run Monday through Saturday until August 24, with a different prize each week! Ages 2-12.

Mon, Aug 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Stafford Branch

The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County will answer any gardening questions you may have. Located on the main library floor.

Mon, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Upper Shores Branch

Come in and make a fun craft. Ages 5-12. Please register each child individually.

Lego Workshop (Ages 8+)

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

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Ages 8+: Bring your own set to work on or free play with our bin of loose bricks.

Registration opens Monday, July 29 2024 at 9:00am

I Love Seagulls Storytime

Mon, Aug 12, 10:30am - 2:00pm

Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room

Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.

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

Toms River Branch - Green Room

Registration required; begins July 29. "Please register each child individually." Learn about our local beach birds, listen to stories and create a seagull themed craft. Ages 3 - 5.

Registration opens Monday, July 29 2024 at 9:00am

Baby & Me Social Hour - Ages 0-18months

Mon, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Join the Lacey Branch SAIL teen volunteers as they help your child, grades K-3, practice their reading skills.

Registration opens Monday, July 29 2024 at 9:00am

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

Jackson Branch - Storytime Room

Make new friends in our relaxed open-play setting. Ages 0-24 months. Please Register.

Dirty Secrets of Invasive Plants

Mon, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Barnegat Branch

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

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

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Invasive plants are overgrowing and killing native plants. This presentation will provide information related to selecting and growing non-invasive native plants.

Wild Exotics Animal Rescue

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

Long Beach Island Branch

Drop-in for a craft with our teen SAIL volunteers.

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

Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room

See live animals in the library and learn about animal rescue with Wild Exotics Animal Rescue (W.E.A.R.). This program is sponsored by the Ocean County Library Foundation.

Knitting and Crocheting at the Beach

Mon, Aug 12, 11:15am - 11:45am

Lacey Branch

Join the Lacey Branch SAIL teen volunteers as they help your child, grades K-3, practice their reading skills.

Registration opens Monday, July 29 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, Aug 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels welcome.

Knitting at the Library

Mon, Aug 12, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Little Egg Harbor Branch - 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.

Bugs on the Go - Session 1

Mon, Aug 12, 12:30pm - 1:10pm

Upper Shores Branch

Insectropolis is coming to the library! See the bugs up close, discover something new, conquer a fear, and touch a live bug.

This event is full

Eyes of the Wild

Mon, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Come see live animals and learn about their amazing abilities. Ages 4 - 12.

Registration opens Monday, July 29 2024 at 9:00am

Monday Movie: The Marvels - (PG-13) 105 minutes

Mon, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Barnegat Branch

Join us for an afternoon movie at the Barnegat Library.

Bugs on the Go - Session 2

Mon, Aug 12, 1:15pm - 1:50pm

Upper Shores Branch

Insectropolis is coming to the library! See the bugs up close, discover something new, conquer a fear, and touch a live bug.

Adult Movie Kit: Field Of Dreams (1989)

Mon, Aug 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Long Beach Island Branch

*MOVIE KIT ONLY* FIELD OF DREAMS (1989) RATED PG, 107 MIN. All you need to enjoy a movie at home. Potential allergens. Copies of the movie will be available for check out while supplies last.

Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River Meeting

Mon, Aug 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Jackson Branch - Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Mon, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Toms River Branch - Green Room

The Friends design and manage fund raising activities to support the library. New members are welcome.

Mini Skatepark Build

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

Manchester Branch

Ages 6-12. Get creative, as we give you all the tools you?ll need, to make your own ultimate mini cardboard skatepark. Registration is required.

Mon, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

End of Summer Bracelets / Pulseras de fin de verano

Mon, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Barn Owls and Bones

Mon, Aug 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Island Heights Branch

Learn about barn owls while dissecting an owl pellet, and see if you can identify what?s inside, with Debbie Hadley. Ages 8-13

Registration opens Monday, July 29 2024 at 2:30pm

Mon, Aug 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Lakewood Branch

Make a bracelet. Ages 8 - 12. Haz una pulsera. Edades 8 - 12.

Squid Dissection for Teens - Ages 12-17. EACH ATTENDEE MUST BE REGISTERED SEPARATELY.

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

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Space is Limited. POTENTIAL ALLERGENS. Teens explore the anatomy of one of the Oceans' most misunderstood creatures. Be ready to get a little dirty and have a lot of fun.

Eyes of the Wild's Mammal Mania (Ages 4+)

Mon, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Come see live animals and learn about their amazing abilities. Ages 4 and up.

Registration opens Monday, July 29 2024 at 3:30pm

Paws for Reading With Buddies

Mon, Aug 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Beachwood Branch

Registration required. Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs and teen reading buddies. Ages 3-12.

Registration opens Monday, July 29 2024 at 10:00am

College Application Session - Ready, Set, College Series

Mon, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Jackson Branch - Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Pickin' at Point

Mon, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 8:30pm

Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

Bring your acoustic instrument and a song to share at this drop-in acoustic jam session.

Mon, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

This session will provide high school students and their families with an overview of the college application and financial aid process. Program presented by a representative of Stockton University.

Eyes of the Wild's Mammal Mania - Ojos de lo salvaje Mamífero Mania

Mon, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room

Come see live animals and learn about their amazing abilities. Ages 4+. REG. PA* Ven a ver animales en vivo y aprende sobre sus increíbles habilidades. Edades 4+. REG. PA*

Summer Family Series: Grow with Me! - The Power of Gratitude

Mon, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Jackson Branch - Jackson Quiet Study Room

Join us and NJ4S Compass Preferred Behavior Health Group to learn all about gratitude.

Spread Your Wings Mindfulness Hour for Kids - Ages 6-10

Mon, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room

Join a mindfulness expert to build social/emotional wellness. Please bring a yoga mat or a towel to sit on. Sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library. Ages 6 - 10. Please Register.

Craft Club

Mon, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Berkeley Branch - Children's Area

Stop by the Children's Area on Monday evenings to make a fun craft. Ages 6 - 12. Please register.

Learning the Trades

Mon, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Manchester Branch

A representative from Ocean County Vocational Technical School will speak to the teens about a particular trade. Ages 12 - 18. Please register as space is limited.

Makerspace Gaming Night

Mon, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Play Super Smash Brothers, Mario Kart, or go retro with the NES Classic!

PJ Storytime

Mon, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room

Wear your pajamas and bring your "stuffie" to hear cozy stories. Ages 2 and up. Register each child individually.

Mon, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Large Study Room

Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.

Sound Bowl Meditation

Mon, Aug 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Waretown Branch

Sound Bowl Meditation

This event is full

Rescheduled

Learning the Trades

Mon, Aug 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

New date Monday, August 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Manchester Branch

A representative from Ocean County Vocational Technical School will speak to the teens about a particular trade. Ages 12 - 18. Please register as space is limited.

Mon, Aug 12, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Point Pleasant Beach Branch

Local volunteer Mary Turbek will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome.

Hand & Foot Card Games

Tue, Aug 13, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

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.

Craft for Adults with Special Challenges - Constellation Process Art

Tue, Aug 13, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Lakewood Branch

This 8-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Thursday from September 19-November 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Registration begins August 1.

Tue, Aug 13, 9:30am - 10:30am

Jackson Branch - Sensory Space,Jackson Meeting Room

Join us to create your own galaxy!

Literacy and Movement for Adults with Special Challenges

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

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Join us at the Stafford Branch in partnership with the Reynolds Family Foundation, for stories and songs inside and gardening and crafts outside.

Baby Art

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

Toms River Branch - Discovery Room

Registration required; begins July 30. Please register each child individually. Make your own art. Dress for a mess. For babies 6-23 months old with a caregiver.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 30 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Aug 13, 10:00am - 10:50am

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Join us for a relaxing session of chair yoga led by certified yoga instructor, Kim Manganelli. A waiver form must be signed before the start of the program to participate.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 30 2024 at 9:00am

Craft it out - Ages 1-12

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

Long Beach Island Branch

All materials will be provided on a first com first served basis, while supplies last.

Summer Shrinky Dinks (Ages 3+)

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

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Ages 3+: We'll create some summer themed shrinky dink bag charms.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 30 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Aug 13, 10:30am - 2:00pm

Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room

Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.

Nifty Nature NikNaks for Adults with Special Challenges

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

Manchester Branch

Beginning readers will be paired up with one of our teen volunteers to practice reading. Registration is required

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

Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Learn about nature and our local environment, the New Jersey Pinelands. See and touch fascinating animal artifacts, like deer antlers, turtle shells, animal furs, skulls, and more.

Classic Movie Showing - "The Man Who Knew Too Much"

Tue, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:15am

Berkeley Branch

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

Tue, Aug 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room

Celebrate Alfred Hitchcock's 125th birthday with us while we watch the 1934 film "The Man Who Knew Too Much". (PG) 75 mins.

Baby & Me

Tue, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

Please join us for songs, music, rhymes, and stories. Up to 18 months with caregiver. Program registration is REQUIRED.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 30 2024 at 9:00am

Little Yogi + Me

Tue, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:15am

Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room

Yoga for ages 2 -4 with caregiver.

This event is full

Waretown Writers' Group

Tue, Aug 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Waretown Branch

Join other writers to explore your skills in an informal and fun discussion.

No Bones About It Presented by Jenkinson's Aquarium - Live Animal Program

Tue, Aug 13, 11:00am - 11:45am

Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room

Discover the world of invertebrates, the most abundant animals on Earth.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 30 2024 at 12:00am

Literacy and Movement for Adults with Special Challenges

Tue, Aug 13, 11:00am - 11:50am

Lacey Branch

Join us for a relaxing session of chair yoga led by certified yoga instructor, Kim Manganelli. A waiver form must be signed before the start of the program to participate.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 30 2024 at 9:00am

Rescheduled

Little Chefs' Storybook Fun

Tue, Aug 13, 11:00am - 4:00pm

New date Tuesday, August 13, 12:00pm - 3:30pm

Toms River Branch

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Tue, Aug 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room

Join us for an hour-long program presented by our Summer Teen Volunteers, featuring a storytime, a simple snack creation, movement, and a craft. Registration required. Potential Allergy. Ages 3-6.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 30 2024 at 11:00am

Adventure Awaits Kids Yoga

Tue, Aug 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Point Pleasant Borough Branch

Yoga for ages 5 - 12.

Afternoon Book Discussion Group

Tue, Aug 13, 12:00pm - 3:30pm

Toms River Branch

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Tue, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Jackson Branch

Book Title: "Anxious People" by Fredrik Backman

Mike Dawson: Author Visit & Comic Book Workshop

Tue, Aug 13, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

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

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Author/Cartoonist Mike Dawson will teach kids how to draw cartoons in this hour long workshop. All supplies provided.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 30 2024 at 9:00am

Writers Group

Tue, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Manchester Branch

Bring your poetry, essays, and short stories. The Writer's Group critiques each other's works and provides feedback.

Teen quiet Art Series - Watercolor Lighthouses

Tue, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room

Unleash your creativity in peaceful silence, or bring your headphones, relax and enjoy: perfect for teen artists. For grades 8th and up. Please Register.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 30 2024 at 9:00am

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library: the Graphic Novel - by Chris Grabenstein

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

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Book Discussion and Escape Game. Ages 9 - 12.

Perler Beads

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

Upper Shores Branch

Explore your creativity and make Perler bead art. Ages 10-18.

Fused Beads for Teens and Tweens

Tue, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Toms River Branch - Teen Zone

Drop into the Teen Zone for some fun! Get in the zone and make your own fused bead art! Ages 10-18.

Red House Music: Sing Along Adventure - Ages 5-10

Tue, Aug 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

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

Registration opens Tuesday, July 30 2024 at 2:30pm

Tue, Aug 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room

Learn how to sing and perform just like the characters from movies and Broadway. Space is limited. Registration is required.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 30 2024 at 2:30pm

Adult Summer Camp Crafts: Diagonal Friendship bracelet

Tue, Aug 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Island Heights Branch

Rekindle childhood memories by making a diagonal friendship bracelet. 18+

Registration opens Tuesday, July 30 2024 at 2:30pm

Pizza Pandemonium / Pandemonio de pizza

Tue, Aug 13, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room

Learn how to make a pizza. Ages 5 - 12 REG. Aprende a hacer una pizza. Edades 5 - 12 REG.

Animal Track Casting

Tue, Aug 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room

Learn to identify animals from the tracks they leave behind. Then we'll pour plaster casts of North American animal tracks, and paint a plaster cast to take home. Ages 8 - 12. Please register.

Tue, Aug 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs.

Tue, Aug 13, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Meet the Mayor

Tue, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lacey Branch

Join us as the Lacey Branch hosts Meet the Mayor with Lacey Mayor Peggy Sue Juliano. During this event you will be able to ask questions directly to the Lacey Mayor in an informal setting.

Canceled

Flashback Party - Medieval Times

Tue, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Toms River Branch

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

Tue, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Take a trip back in time to the Middle Ages in this themed party which includes themed activities & snacks.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 30 2024 at 9:00am

Bad Art Night for Teens

Tue, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Jackson Branch - Makerspace

Teens, get ready to glue, color, draw, and paint to create some really, really, bad art. Use your imagination and put your creativity (or lack thereof) to the test to try and create your worst.

Sensory Friendly Movie - Luca (PG, 101 mins.)

Tue, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

Please join us for a movie in the Sensory Space where lights will be turned up, volume turned down and singing, shouting and moving are welcome.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 30 2024 at 9:00am

Lighthouses of New Jersey

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

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Learn about the history of New Jersey lighthouses, their keepers, and the ways in which lighthouses can be preserved and protected. Presented by the New Jersey Lighthouse Society.

Red House Music: Musical Sing-Along Adventure

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

Toms River Branch - Mancini Hall

Registration required; begins July 30. "Please register each child individually."

Registration opens Tuesday, July 30 2024 at 9:00am

Acoustic Jam Session

Tue, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Berkeley Branch - Magazine Area

Bring an instrument and play with other musicians. All styles and skill levels are welcome.

The Iconic Jersey Shore with Cathleen Engelsen

Tue, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room

Travel with historical artist, Cathleen Engelsen, along the iconic Jersey shore. Let her entertain and inspire you with her original paintings, commissions, & vintage photographs. Please register.

Crystal Bowl Meditation

Tue, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Join yoga instructor and sound healer, Belle Burns, for an hour-long meditative crystal bowl sound bath.

This event is full

Evening Book Discussion

Tue, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Toms River Branch - Green Room

This month the selection is "In Five Years," by Rebecca Serle. Please register for this discussion.

It Wasn't All Noise with Fred Miller

Tue, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

Join pianist, singer, and narrator Fred Miller for his lecture-in-song featuring the rock/pop classics of the 50s and 60s.

Tue, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Branch

Practice English in an informal, friendly setting.

Parent Academy - How to get the most out of Ms. Rachel

Wed, Aug 14, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Lakewood Branch

This 8-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Thursday from September 19-November 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Registration begins August 1.

Wed, Aug 14, 9:15am - 10:00am

Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Unlock Ms. Rachel's full potential with the ECC Family Partners and maximize growth, learning, and success together!

Registration opens Wednesday, July 31 2024 at 9:15am

Build & Play - Toddler

Wed, Aug 14, 9:30am - 11:30am

Manchester Branch

Ages 6m - 3. Registration Required. Calling all future engineers, architects, and sculptors! Join us for playtime with modeling compound and building toys. Registration is required.

Craft for Adults with Special Challenges - 10am session

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

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

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

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Join us for a fun craft. Registration opens two weeks prior to start of event and is required by phone (732-477-4513, option 4) or in person.

Harold and the Purple Crayon Storytime

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

Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room

Listen to the story, Harold and the Purple Crayon and participate in themed craft stations. Age 3+. Please register.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 31 2024 at 12:00am

Little Learners Storytime

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

Toms River Branch - Green Room

Registration required; begins July 31. Please register each child individually. Join us for interactive stories, songs, and more for you and your little one. Ages 2-3 with a caregiver.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 31 2024 at 9:00am

Coloring for Adults with Special Needs

Wed, Aug 14, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Jackson Branch - Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Wed, Aug 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Spend the morning listening to music and coloring.

Craft for Adults with Special Challenges

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

Toms River Branch

Monthly craft program for special challenges for adults

Reading Buddies: Stafford Branch

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

Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

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

Registration opens Wednesday, July 31 2024 at 10:30am

Build & Play - Preschool

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

Manchester Branch

Ages 2 - 6. Registration Required. Calling all future engineers, architects, and sculptors! Join us for playtime with modeling compound and building toys. Registration is required.

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

Stafford Branch

Join us in the Children's Room and practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For children in grades K-3.

Baby and Me

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

Upper Shores Branch

Join us for a free play session with various toys and music. Recommended for babies up to 18 months with a caregiver.

Preschool Storytime: Ocean Adventures

Wed, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

Please join us for songs and stories. Ages 3 - 6 years. Program registration is REQUIRED. Please register each child separately.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 31 2024 at 9:00am

Craft for Adults with Special Challenges - 11am session

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

Brick Branch

Join us for a fun craft. Registration opens two weeks prior to start of event and is required by phone (732-477-4513, option 4) or in person.

Starry Nights Storytime

Wed, Aug 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room

Enjoy some twinkling tales and a craft. Ages 2 and up register each child individually.

Wed, Aug 14, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Wed, Aug 14, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Waretown Branch

Beginners welcome.

Wed, Aug 14, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Branch

Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.

Blending Fun with Amy: EGGcellent Protein Shake Edition

Wed, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room

Join us for a fun, fascinating and educational look at some of the amazing creatures with whom we share our world. Ages 12-18. Please register each attendee separately. Potential Allergens.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 31 2024 at 1:00pm

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

Long Beach Island Branch

Join us for a FUN and educational protein shake tasting program. Please register.

Ask a Master Gardener

Wed, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Point Pleasant Borough Branch - REF Floor

Drop in and talk to a Master Gardener from the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County.

Fairy Tale Festivities - Presented by SAIL Teen Volunteers

Wed, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

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

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Our teen volunteers have been working hard to create a variety of fairy tale-inspired crafts and activities for the whole family. Please register, beginning on July 31st.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 31 2024 at 9:00am

Juggling Workshop - Ages 6-12

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

Jackson Branch - Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

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

Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room

Learn how to Juggle with Debby from Premier Parties. Ages 6 - 12. Please Register.

Monster Craft

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

Upper Shores Branch

Make a toilet paper roll monster. Ages 5-12.

Tween Takeover Gaming & Cardboard Crafts

Wed, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Manchester Branch

Start off by playing Nintendo Switch games. Then end on a massive arts & craft project using cardboard. This event is for ages 8 - 12. Can be attended separately. Please register as space is limited

Tween Art: Whale Craft (Ages 8-12)

Wed, Aug 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Ages 8-12: Come to the library to make a fun whale craft.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 31 2024 at 2:30pm

Princess Party

Wed, Aug 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Island Heights Branch

Join us for a Princess themed party with games, crafts and snacks. Organized by S.A.I.L. Volunteers. Ages 3-5 Potential Allergens

Registration opens Wednesday, July 31 2024 at 2:30pm

Washi Tape Designs / Disenos de cinta Washi

Wed, Aug 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Lakewood Branch

"Color" in a picture using washi tape. Ages 5 - 12. "Colorea" una imagen usando cinta Washi. Edades 5 - 12.

Eyes of the Wild: Live Animal Show for Teens - Ages 12-17. EACH ATTENDEE MUST BE REGISTERED SEPARATELY.

Wed, Aug 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Space is Limited. Teens join us for a fun educational look at some of the amazing creatures with whom we share our world. POTENTIAL ALLERGENS.

Wed, Aug 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Sensory Friendly Movie - Turning Red

Wed, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Join us for a fun, fascinating and educational look at some of the amazing creatures with whom we share our world.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 31 2024 at 6:00pm

Wed, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Jackson Branch - Sensory Space

Join us in the Sensory Space for a sensory friendly viewing of Turning Red (PG, 100 min.)

Intro to Computers

Wed, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Berkeley Branch

Stop by the library with your own device for this introductory course. Please register.

Teen Craft: DIY Marble Flower Pots

Wed, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room

Create a unique marble flower pot. All supplies provided. Ages 12-18.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 31 2024 at 9:00am

I Literally Can Knot - Ages 13-18

Wed, Aug 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room

Learn the basics of embroidery. Space limited. Registration is required.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 31 2024 at 6:30pm

Family Craft Time: - Yarn Creatures

Wed, Aug 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room

Ages 4+.

Family Storytime (Ages 3+)

Wed, Aug 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Join us for a stories and a craft lead by our SAIL teen volunteers! Ages 3+

Registration opens Wednesday, July 31 2024 at 6:30pm

Living Shorelines: A More Natural Solution

Wed, Aug 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

Come learn about ReClam the Bay's efforts to work with communities to address flooding and land erosion concerns on the banks of the Barnegat Bay.

Thu, Aug 15, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Lakewood Branch

This 8-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Thursday from September 19-November 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Registration begins August 1.

Thu, Aug 15, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Family Storytime

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

Toms River Branch - Green Room

Registration required; Please register each child individually. Registration begins August 1st. Join us for stories, songs, and a craft. Ages 0 - 6.

Registration opens Thursday, August 1 2024 at 9:00am

Retro Games

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

Upper Shores Branch

Play classic, old games at the library. Ages 5-12.

Drive Around Library Town - Play and sensory activities for ages 2 - 6.

Thu, Aug 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Toms River Branch

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Thu, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Stop at our rental car lot and drive around our tiny town.

Registration opens Thursday, August 1 2024 at 9:00am

Concrete Garden Storytime and Chalk Play

Thu, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room

Join us for a fun, themed outdoor storytime and chalk play. Please register each child individually. Ages 2-12.

Registration opens Thursday, August 1 2024 at 10:30am

Baby & Toddler Social Hour

Thu, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room

Join other caregivers in a relaxed open-play setting. Ages 0 - 4.

All About Better Sleep - A Good Night's Rest

Thu, Aug 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Long Beach Island Branch

Drop-in for a craft with our teen SAIL volunteers.

Thu, Aug 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room

Get a more restful and satisfying sleep, tonight!

Registration opens Thursday, August 1 2024 at 9:00am

Rescheduled

Thu, Aug 15, 11:00am - 4:00pm

New date Thursday, August 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Toms River Branch

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Thu, Aug 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Mah Jong, Mahjong, Mahjongg no matter how you spell it, come and enjoy. All play levels welcome. Bring your current card and set.

Thu, Aug 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Ages 3-12. Please register each child individually.

Thu, Aug 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room

Join a weekly session for experienced players of Mah Jongg. Players must bring their own set and current card. Drop in.

End of Summer Social - Ice Cream Truck Party

Thu, Aug 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Join to learn or bring your project with you.

Thu, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Branch

Celebrate the end of summer with sweet treats & summer games.

Registration opens Thursday, August 1 2024 at 2:00pm

Sensory Gaming Hour - Ages 8-12

Thu, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Thu, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Jackson Branch - Sensory Space

Play games in the Sensory Space. Ages 8 - 12. Please register

Bridge for All

Thu, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

Play bridge at the library. All skill levels welcome.

Virtual Talk with College Admissions Author Irena Smith, PhD - Virtual

Thu, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Toms River Branch

To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/52551

Watermelon Craft / Artesanía de sandia

Thu, Aug 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Lakewood Branch

Make a watermelon using markers and colored paper. Ages 8 - 12. Haz una sandia usando marcadores y papel de color. Edades 8 - 12.

Be a Juggler Workshop

Thu, Aug 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Island Heights Branch

Watch as Molly juggles balls, rings, Chinese yoyo and spins a plate. Then you get a chance to juggle scarfs, balance peacock feather and try out the spinning plates. Ages 8-14

Registration opens Thursday, August 1 2024 at 3:00pm

Navigating College Financial Aid and the EOF Program - Ready, Set, College Series

Thu, Aug 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission at Monmouth University will discuss how to navigate and apply for college financial aid and the State-funded Educational Opportunity Fund.

Whodunit Mystery

Thu, Aug 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Manchester Branch

Have you ever wanted to play a detective and crack a difficult case? Come to the Manchester Library and participate in a whodunit scenario. Ages 13 - 18. Please register as space is limited.

Summer at the Jersey Shore Sing Along - featuring Barry Rosenzweig

Thu, Aug 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Jackson Branch

sing along with pianist Barry Rosenzweig. Sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library

Jackson Friends of the Library

Thu, Aug 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room

All are Welcome

Family Game Night

Thu, Aug 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Join in the family fun.

Candy Bar Bingo

Thu, Aug 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room

Come to the library for family fun. Play for full size candy bars. Sponsored by Friends of the Barnegat Library. Ages 4 - 12. Please register.

Registration opens Thursday, August 1 2024 at 12:00am

Wheeler Movie Night

Thu, Aug 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Toms River Branch

Stop by Wheeler on the second floor of the Toms River branch for a special viewing of The Toms River Blockhouse Fight - a film from one of our locked cases!

Night Crafting for Adults

Thu, Aug 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Join us in making a special craft.

Registration opens Thursday, August 1 2024 at 9:00am

Juggling with Molly

Thu, Aug 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Manchester Branch

Ages 6-12. Watch a juggling demonstration and then learn some juggling for beginners. Registration is required.

This event is full

Canceled

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Thu, Aug 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Berkeley Branch

Join fellow teen adventurers at the library's Dungeons and Dragons program.

Red House Music: Musical Sing-along Adventure

Thu, Aug 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room

Sing and Perform! Children learn the fundamentals of singing through proper breath support and vocal technique.

Chair Yoga with Linda Higley: Summer Evening Series

Thu, Aug 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Join us for a relaxing evening session of chair yoga led by certified yoga instructor, Linda Higley. A waiver form must be signed before event. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lacey Library.

Registration opens Thursday, August 1 2024 at 9:00am

Adult Writers Group

Thu, Aug 15, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Point Pleasant Borough Branch - YA Floor

Explore your writing skills in a fun, friendly, informal setting.

Crafting With Miss Chris: Friendship Bracelets

Fri, Aug 16, All day

Island Heights Branch

Learn how to make three different types of friendship bracelets. Video sponsored by the Trustees of the Island Heights Library.

Beach Camper Drop-in Craft

Fri, Aug 16, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Barnegat Branch

Stop by the children's area for a craft. While supplies last. Ages 3+. Drop in.

Fri, Aug 16, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Lakewood Branch

This 8-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Thursday from September 19-November 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Registration begins August 1.

Family Trails at Eno's Pond County Park

Fri, Aug 16, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Fri, Aug 16, 9:30am - 10:30am

Eno's Pond County Park

Join us as a Park Naturalist from the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department leads a family nature walk tour at Eno's Pond County Park. Walking tour begins at Eno's Pond County Park.

Spooky Campfire Stories (Ages 2-5)

Fri, Aug 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Fri, Aug 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Ages 2-5: Join us for some fun spooky stories and a craft.

Registration opens Friday, August 2 2024 at 10:30am

The Happy Habits Club - Allergic to You

Fri, Aug 16, 10:30am - 4:30pm

Plumsted Branch

Fri, Aug 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room

Join us for a special learning opportunity with NJ4S Compass Preferred Behavioral Health Group.

Unique Creatures

Fri, Aug 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Upper Shores Branch

Get up close and personal with LIVE animals from all around the world, at your library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Upper Shores Branch. All ages.

This Episode is Called: Fun with a Blue Dog Family

Fri, Aug 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room

Come for games and crafts that celebrate our favorite Australian dogs. Ages 2 to 12. Registration required.

This event is full

Pallet Painting Workshop

Fri, Aug 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beachwood Branch

Registration required. Join us in creating a fun art pallet painting project with Ms. Debby. Ages 8-12.

Registration opens Friday, August 2 2024 at 10:00am

Fri, Aug 16, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.

Fri, Aug 16, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Lakewood Branch

Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 5. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 5.

Rutgers Master Gardeners

Fri, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lacey Branch

Bring a plant, shrub, soil, and insect samples or photos for examination, identification, diagnoses and recommendations. Rutgers Master Gardeners will help to provide answers.

LBI Canasta

Fri, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Long Beach Island Branch

Play Canasta with other teams and players at the Long Beach Island Library twice a month. Participants must already have a basic knowledge of the game.

Adult Gaming - Canasta

Fri, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Join in some friendly competition playing the classic card game Canasta. Please register.

Fri, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Walking Book Club: Roaming Readers

Fri, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Toms River Branch - Green Room

Practice basic Chinese calligraphy to clear your mind.

Fri, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Toms River Branch - Mancini Hall

Join us for a new walking book club at the Toms River branch. Grab a copy of the book starting July 18 at the Circulation Desk.

Fri, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Summer Button Art

Fri, Aug 16, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

Create a summer shell or starfish on canvas or wood panel using aqua buttons and pearls.

Sat, Aug 17, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Lakewood Branch

This 8-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Thursday from September 19-November 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Registration begins August 1.

Sat, Aug 17, 9:30am - 1:30pm

Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Ages 10+: Please join us for a 5-week D&D campaign. No experience necessary and dice will be provided.

Introduction to Coin Collecting

Sat, Aug 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Join to learn or bring your project with you.

Camping Craft

Sat, Aug 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Manchester Branch

Ages 6-12. Celebrate the summer reading theme of Adventure with a fun camping craft. Registration is required.

Sat, Aug 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Presented by The Ocean County Coin Club

Getting Started with Ancestry

Sat, Aug 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Toms River Branch

Dive into Ancestry Library Edition and learn tips and tricks for locating your family members.

This event is full

Sat, Aug 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Mindfulness Meditation: Loving Presence

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

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Sat, Aug 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room

In our daily humdrum and running around, we forget to connect with our inherent source of life. Join us in exploring and reconnecting with peace in this gentle practice.

Stay 'n Play

Sat, Aug 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room

Enjoying watching the movie Cars while playing with our Legos®. (G) 116 min.

Chair Yoga with Belle

Sat, Aug 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Beachwood Branch

Registration required. Join us for a chair yoga session with Belle. A waiver must be signed to participate.

Registration opens Saturday, August 3 2024 at 10:00am

Movie in the Library: The Green Book

Sat, Aug 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Sat, Aug 17, 1:30pm - 3:40pm

Upper Shores Branch

A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver for an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South. (PG-13) 130 min.

New Jersey Shipwrecks: An overview of shipwrecks - Off the Jersey Shore with Dan Lieb

Sat, Aug 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room

This presentation covers nearly 300 years of shipwreck activity in New Jersey waters, including both World Wars. Presented by Dan Lieb. Sponsored by the Friends of the Island Library.

Opus Soul Concert

Sat, Aug 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room

Join us as we welcome the band, Opus Soul, who will play an eclectic mix of blues, funk, jazz, and rock.

Sun, Aug 18, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Lakewood Branch

This 8-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Thursday from September 19-November 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Registration begins August 1.

Sun, Aug 18, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Mon, Aug 19, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Lakewood Branch

This 8-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Thursday from September 19-November 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Registration begins August 1.

Mon, Aug 19, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Storywalk® at the Stafford Branch

Mon, Aug 19, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Plumsted Branch

Drop in to participate in our weekly scavenger hunt. No registration required. Weekly scavenger hunts run Monday through Saturday until August 24, with a different prize each week! Ages 2-12.

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

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Join us in partnership with the Reynolds Family Foundation for a walk outside and a craft to go.

Groovy Babies

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

Toms River Branch - Green Room

Registration required; begins August 5. "Please register each child individually." Move and groove along to golden oldies songs and an interactive story. For babies from 0 - 12 months.

Registration opens Monday, August 5 2024 at 9:00am

Rock & Rhyme with Mr. Jon & Friends

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

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Kid's Concert

Registration opens Monday, August 5 2024 at 9:00am

Rutgers Master Gardeners Present: Pass the Plants, Please - Parts of Plants We Eat

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

Upper Shores Branch

Come in and make a fun craft. Ages 5-12. Please register each child individually.

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

Stafford Branch

Leaves, flowers, roots, and sprouts are edible parts of plants. This presentation will provide information related to growing and harvesting edible plants geared towards kids.

Registration opens Monday, August 5 2024 at 10:00am

Songs to Know and Love - Ages 1-12

Mon, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room

Jessica Carroll will play a series of classic children's songs and engage the group in a dance party and sing along. Space is limited. Registration is required.

Registration opens Monday, August 5 2024 at 10:30am

Support Group for Caregivers'

Mon, Aug 19, 10:30am - 2:00pm

Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room

Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.

Mon, Aug 19, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Being a caregiver can be overwhelming. Learn how you can balance it all. Presented in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health.

Lunchtime Movie for Adults with Special Challenges

Mon, Aug 19, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Bring your own lunch and watch a movie in our meeting room.

Rock & Rhyme with Mr. Jon & Friends

Mon, Aug 19, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

Come play Mah Jongg at the library!

Lacey Book Discussion

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

Lacey Branch

This month's book discussion is" "Commonwealth"" by Ann Patchett. Contact Lacey Circulation for more information.

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

Little Egg Harbor Branch

Kids concert

Monday Movie: McFarland, USA - (PG) 129 minutes

Mon, Aug 19, 1:00pm - 3:15pm

Barnegat Branch

Join us for an afternoon movie at the Barnegat Library.

Movie Matinee Monday: The Intern (2015)

Mon, Aug 19, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Long Beach Island Branch

MONDAY: 8/19- 1:30 PM- THE INTERN (2015), COMEDY/DRAMA, RATED PG-13, 120 MIN.

Registration opens Monday, July 29 2024 at 9:00am

Dinosaurs Rock - We bring the museum to you!

Mon, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

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

Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room

Interactive Fossil Program

Registration opens Monday, July 29 2024 at 2:00pm

Make Your Own Binoculars / Haz tus propios prismáticos

Mon, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Mon, Aug 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Lakewood Branch

Come in and make your own binoculars from cardboard rolls. Ages 5 - 12. Ven y haz tus propios prismáticos con rollos de cartón. Edades 5 - 12.

Retro Gaming

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

Island Heights Branch

Join us to play retro video games. Ages 12-18

Registration opens Monday, August 5 2024 at 3:00pm

Crayon Crafts - Jewelry - Ages 11 - 15

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

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Craft together colorful jewelry from crayons.

Registration opens Monday, August 5 2024 at 9:00am

Mermaid Tail Painting

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

Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room

Create a beautiful watercolor painting of a mermaid tail.

This event is full

Rock & Rhyme with Mr. Jon & Friends

Mon, Aug 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Waretown Branch

Kids concert *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

Teen Creative Writing Club

Mon, Aug 19, 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Brick's monthly teen writing club! Join us as we build upon each other's creative ideas and explore the possibilities that lie within your minds! Ages 12-18. REG

Registration opens Thursday, August 1 2024 at 9:00am

Fish Puppets / Títeres de peces

Mon, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lakewood Branch

Create fish puppets with clothespins. Ages 0 - 12. Crea títeres de peces con pinzas de ropa. Edades 0 - 12.

Summer Family Series: Grow with Me! - The Power of Gratitude

Mon, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room

Join us and NJ4S Compass Preferred Behavior Health Group to learn all about gratitude.

Monday Night Movie: Moonstruck

Mon, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room

Celebrate tonight's full moon with Cher in her Oscar-winning performance as a Brooklyn widow engaged to a mama's boy, but falls in love with her fiancé's brother (Nicholas Cage). (PG) 102 min.

Back to School Notebooks

Mon, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Make custom collage notebook covers

Plumsted Evening Book Discussion

Mon, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room

The Book Haters' Book Club by Gretchen Anthony

This Episode is Called: Fun with a Blue Dog Family

Mon, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room

Come for games and crafts that celebrate our favorite Australian dogs. Ages 2 to 12. Registration required.

Sensory Friendly Movie - Zathura

Mon, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Jackson Branch - Sensory Space

Join us for a sensory-friendly viewing of Zathura (PG 101 min.)

Mon, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Jackson Branch - Makerspace

Bring your own project-craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing etc.-and enjoy your fellow crafters company & conversation.

Adult Crafting

Mon, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Crafting for adults

Registration opens Monday, August 5 2024 at 6:30pm

Spy School

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

Manchester Branch

Ages 6-12. Have you ever wanted to be a spy? Test your skills at our Spy School to see if you have what it takes. Registration is required.

Pineapple Dot Art

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

Toms River Branch - Discovery Room

Registration required; begins August 5. Please register each child individually Make a cool pineapple dot art craft. Ages 7 - 12.

Registration opens Monday, August 5 2024 at 9:00am

Summer Button Art for Teens

Mon, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Large Study Room

Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.

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

Brick Branch

Teens will create a summer shell or starfish on a canvas using buttons and pearls. All supplies provided.

Registration opens Monday, July 29 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, Aug 19, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Point Pleasant Beach Branch

Local volunteer Mary Turbek will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome.

Hand & Foot Card Games

Tue, Aug 20, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

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.

Tue, Aug 20, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Lakewood Branch

This 8-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Thursday from September 19-November 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Registration begins August 1.

Toddler Ninja Warrior

Tue, Aug 20, 9:30am - 10:15am

Manchester Branch

Ages 6m-3. Does your toddler have what it takes to complete our Ninja Warrior course? Tackle obstacles to challenge your speed and balance in our meeting room. Registration is required.

This event is full

Toddler Time - Ages 1-3

Tue, Aug 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room

*all children must wear shoes or slippers of some kind to follow health and safety guidelines. Stop by the Long Beach Island branch for Toddler storytime.

Registration opens Tuesday, August 6 2024 at 10:00am

Barnegat Community Garden Storytime

Tue, Aug 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Join us at the Stafford Branch in partnership with the Reynolds Family Foundation, for stories and songs inside and gardening and crafts outside.

Baby Social Hour

Tue, Aug 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room

This program is designed for non-walking babies up to 12 months & their caregivers.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 30 2024 at 10:00am

Tue, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:15am

Meadowedge Park

Join us at Barnegat's Community Garden for a story and activity. Ages 3 - 12.

This event is full

Tue, Aug 20, 10:30am - 2:00pm

Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room

Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.

Ready, Set, Play! / ¡En sus marcas, listos, a jugar!

Tue, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:15am

Berkeley Branch

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

Registration opens Tuesday, July 30 2024 at 10:30am

Tue, Aug 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room

Children up to age five can have fun in supervised free-form play. Los niños de hasta cinco años pueden divertirse con juegos.

Mermaid Princess Storytime - All Ages

Tue, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room

Meet a fairytale princess and enjoy a storytime lead by them. Featuring Royal Soirée: Royal Princess Parties. All ages. Please register

Registration opens Monday, July 29 2024 at 9:00am

Craft for Adults with Special Challenges - Bubble Wrap Fish Prints

Tue, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Join us as art instructor Linda Higley leads a craft creating colorful fish collages using bubble wrap and paint. Program made possible by a grant from the Kearny Bank Foundation. Please register.

Registration opens Tuesday, August 6 2024 at 9:00am

Toddler Read Along Storytime with Miss Liz

Tue, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

Each child will have a read along copy of Friendly Pets to help strengthen early literacy skills. Ages 2 - 3. Program registration is REQUIRED. Please register each child separately.

Registration opens Tuesday, August 6 2024 at 9:00am

Toddler Ninja Warrior

Tue, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Manchester Branch

Ages 2-6. Does your toddler have what it takes to complete our Ninja Warrior course? Tackle obstacles to challenge your speed and balance in our meeting room. Registration is required.

This event is full

Drop-in craft

Tue, Aug 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room

Draw different scenes with chalk. Ages 3 and up.

Little Egg Harbor Book Discussion

Tue, Aug 20, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Tue, Aug 20, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Join us for a lively book discussion! Call the branch for this month's title 609-294-1197. New members welcome!

Knitters of Brick

Tue, Aug 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Are you a knitter? Do you want to learn to knit? Join our group to learn or bring your own project. If you are a beginner, knitting needles and yarn will be available.

Ask a Master Gardener

Tue, Aug 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Manchester Branch

Drop in and talk to a Master Gardener from the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County. They will be able to answer any questions you may have about horticulture, Integrated Pest Management, wildlife control or other environmental concerns. You may bring a sample of any problem you may be having in the garden for diagnosis.

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

Waretown Branch

Teens join us for a fun, fascinating and educational look at some of the amazing creatures with whom we share our world. Ages 12-18. *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

Art Chat

Tue, Aug 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room

Meet and talk with local artists. Bring your own work for feedback.

Friends of the Island Library Book sale

Tue, Aug 20, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Adult Craft Club

Tue, Aug 20, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Come to the Adult Craft Club. All materials are provided. Meets once per month on the 3rd Tuesday.

Tue, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Long Beach Island Branch

Get four books for $1 and help the Friends of the Island Library continue to provide great programs and support.

DIY Cat Toys: Drop in Craft - Donations for the Southern Ocean County Animal Facility

Tue, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Create your own cat toy with instruction provided.

Clay Creations

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

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

We'll supply a block of air-dry clay and some sculpting tools and see what you create. Ages 6 - 12.

Registration opens Tuesday, August 6 2024 at 9:00am

Watercolor Painting

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

Upper Shores Branch

Paint a watercolor scene. Ages 5-12.

This event is full

Return of Perler Beads

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

Point Pleasant Borough Branch - YA Floor

Remember Perler Beads? Stop by the Pt. Boro teen zone to create a summer design and turn it into a magnet.

Canvas and Coffee Art Program

Tue, Aug 20, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Jackson Branch

Join Carolyn Frazier from Beach House Studio to paint a fall theme on canvas while you enjoy refreshments. Materials are limited. Please register. Sponsored by Jackson Friends of the Library.

Registration opens Thursday, August 1 2024 at 9:00am

Adult Craft and Relax- Faux Stained Glass Birdcatchers

Tue, Aug 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room

We provide the items; you provide the imagination. All supplies provided. Seating limited. This program series is sponsored by The Friends of the Plumsted Library. Please Register

Registration opens Tuesday, August 6 2024 at 2:30pm

Nobody Owns the Sky - Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Female Aviators

Tue, Aug 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room

Carol Simon Levin portrays Elinor Smith Sullivan to tell the stories of some of the early female pilots who were determined to show that anything that men could do, they could do too! Please Register.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 30 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Aug 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Island Heights Branch

Join us for a fun, fascinating and educational look at some of the amazing creatures with whom we share our world.

Registration opens Tuesday, August 6 2024 at 3:30pm

Family Movie Night: The BFG

Tue, Aug 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Tue, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Long Beach Island Branch

Tuesday: 8/20- 6 PM- THE BFG (2016), Family/Fantasy, Rated PG, 117 min. Bring your own refreshments. Please register.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 30 2024 at 9:00am

Clothsepin Airplanes / Aviones con pinzas de ropa

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

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Teens join us for a fun, fascinating and educational look at some of the amazing creatures with whom we share our world. Ages 12-18. REG

Registration opens Tuesday, August 6 2024 at 12:00am

Tween Movie Night

Tue, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Toms River Branch - Green Room

Registration required; begins August 6. "Please register each child individually."

Registration opens Tuesday, August 6 2024 at 9:00am

Rummy Night

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

Lakewood Branch

Learn how to play the fun card game! Ages 12-18.

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

Lakewood Branch

Make an airplane out of household objects. Ages 5 - 12. Crea un avión con objetos domésticos. Edades 5 - 12.

Drop-in Tech Hour

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

Lakewood Branch

Bring your computer questions to our staff, no appointment required.

A W.A.S.P. Takes Wing - The Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II

Tue, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Writers' Group

Tue, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Looking for a friendly community of writers? Spark your writing creativity and participate in friendly peer critiques on novels, short stories, memoirs, or any writing project you are working on. Please register.

Jackson Writers' Group

Tue, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Jackson Branch - Jackson Quiet Study Room

Bring your work, any genre.

Custom Blend Band

Tue, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

Come listen to a selection of country, bluegrass, light rock, and folk songs.

Tue, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Toms River Branch - Mancini Hall

Carol Simon Levin tells the story of the amazing Women Airforce Service Pilots through the eyes of Ann Baumgartner Carl, the Jersey girl who trained as a WASP.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 30 2024 at 6:30pm

Pine Shores Presents: Edouard Manet: Impressionist or Not?

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

Little Egg Harbor Branch

Practice English in an informal, friendly setting.

Marvelous Sleuths

Tue, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Little Egg Harbor Branch

Join us for our mystery book discussion group! Call the Branch for this month's title 609-294-1197. New members welcome!

Tue, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Professor Kate Ogden from Stockton University will present a Powerpoint talk about the famous French painter Edouard Manet, his life and work. Light refreshments available from 6:30 to 7pm.

Wed, Aug 21, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Lakewood Branch

This 8-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Thursday from September 19-November 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Registration begins August 1.

Canceled

Adults with Special Challenges Lighthouse Craft - Take Home Kit

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

Toms River Branch

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

Baby & Me

Wed, Aug 21, 9:30am - 10:00am

Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room

Come for rhymes, songs, and stories in this 30-minute program. Ages 0 - 18 months with a caregiver. Please register.

Registration opens Wednesday, August 7 2024 at 12:00am

Messy Time

Wed, Aug 21, 10:00am - 10:45am

Little Egg Harbor Branch

Explore safe textures, colors & sensory play. Enhance motor skills & bonding through creative mess and learning through joyful chaos.

Registration opens Wednesday, August 7 2024 at 10:00am

Wed, Aug 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Long Beach Island Branch

Drop in and create a lighthouse of your own. First come, first served while supplies last. Sponsored by the Adults with Special Challenges Workgroup.

Dog Storytime (Ages 2-5)

Wed, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Ages 2-5: Celebrate National Dog Day with stories and a craft.

Registration opens Wednesday, August 7 2024 at 10:30am

Story Explorer: Beneath by Cori Doerrfeld - Ages 3 - 6 with a caregiver.

Wed, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

We'll share the story and explore a variety of crafts and activities to extend our reading experience.

Registration opens Wednesday, August 7 2024 at 9:00am

Building Challenge

Wed, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Upper Shores Branch

Complete a building challenge. Each station will have different building block materials Ages 5-12.

Incredible Infants

Wed, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Beachwood Branch

Registration required. Just us for songs, stories and movement for your little one. Ages 0-18 months with caregiver.

Registration opens Wednesday, August 7 2024 at 10:00am

Preschool Storytime: Count with Me

Wed, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

Please join us for songs and stories. Ages 3 - 6 years. Program registration is REQUIRED. Please register each child separately.

Registration opens Wednesday, August 7 2024 at 9:00am

Intro to Dance for Adults with Special Challenges

Wed, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Toms River Branch - Mancini Hall

Join us to learn different dance styles.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 31 2024 at 9:00am

Yosi's WEE ROCK Concert - All Ages

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

Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room

A rockin' fun-filled interactive music concert for kids. Sing and dance along to familiar tunes and rock out. Family program. Please Register

Registration opens Wednesday, July 31 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Aug 21, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Wed, Aug 21, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Waretown Branch

Beginners welcome.

Adult Drop-In BYO Crochet, Knitting and Coloring club

Wed, Aug 21, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Branch

Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.

Wed, Aug 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Plumsted Branch

Join us for this low- key afternoon of yarn crafts, coloring and socialization. Bring your own supplies.

Teen Game & Hang (Ultimate Werewolf)

Wed, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Hang out and make new friends over board games. Ultimate Werewolf is an interactive game of deduction for 5-75 players who are divided into two teams: Villagers and Werewolves. Ages 12-18. Reg

Rescheduled

Rainbow Kumihimo Bracelets for Teens

Wed, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 7:30pm

New date Wednesday, August 21, 4:30pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch

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

Talking With Your Doctor

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

Manchester Branch

Talking With Your Doctor. Adult program, presented by Community Health Educators from RWJBarnabas Health. Registration is required.

Registration opens Wednesday, August 7 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Toms River Branch - Teen Zone

Drop in to the Teen Zone to make your own rainbow woven bracelet using the Japanese braiding technique called kumihimo. Ages 13-18.

Watercolor String Art / Arte de cuerda de acuarela

Wed, Aug 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Lakewood Branch

Create a piece of art using a string and watercolor paint. Ages 5 - 12. Crea una obra de arte con una cuerda y pintura de acuarela. Edades 5 - 12.

Show and Tell Around the Campfire

Wed, Aug 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room

Bring your favorite item, or experience from summer for our show and tell program! Everyone will get a chance to share and eat some ice cream. Please register. Ages 3+.Potential Allergy.

Registration opens Wednesday, August 7 2024 at 2:30pm

Financial Literacy for Everyone

Wed, Aug 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Join volunteers from the OceanFirst Foundation for an interactive presentation on financial literacy skills?banking basics, budgeting, and more.

Painting With Marbles

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

Upper Shores Branch

Create a painting with marbles. Ages 5-12.

This event is full

Senior Stories - Book Cafe

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

Lakewood Branch

Come check out our book recommendations featuring senior protagonists and their varied adventures for World Senior Citizen's Day.

Flower Power Crafts

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

Lacey Branch

Join us to create flower themed crafts as we close out the summer.

Registration opens Wednesday, August 7 2024 at 9:00am

Tween Builders' Club

Wed, Aug 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Berkeley Branch

Discover the fun of STEAM and explore creative constructions with the library's building kit. Supplies provided. Ages 9-12. Please register.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 31 2024 at 3:30pm

Wed, Aug 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs.

Wed, Aug 21, 4:30pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Twisted Stitchers of Ocean County

Wed, Aug 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Open Our Mind Book Club

Wed, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room

Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann

Wed, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Point Pleasant Borough Branch

Drop-in and join the Twisted Stitchers for a daytime fiber session. Ifyou are looking for assistance from an experienced knitter, please emailknitbynom@gmail.com so the instructor can be prepared to meet your needs.

Family Movie Night / Noche de cine en familia

Wed, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lakewood Branch

Come watch a G or PG movie with us. All Ages. Ven a ver una película clasificada G o PG con nosotros. Todas las edades.

Shark Pencil Case

Wed, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lakewood Branch

It's almost time for the school year! Create your own shark pencil case to go back to class in style.

Huntington's Disease Support Group

Wed, Aug 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

This volunteer-led group is open to anyone with Huntington's Disease, as well as caregivers, family, or friends of someone with the disease or simply anyone interested in learning more.

I Literally Can Knot: Beginner Embroidery for Teens

Wed, Aug 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Upper Shores Branch

Discover the art of embroidery with this beginner-friendly program for teens.

WREP: When Radio Entertained People

Wed, Aug 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Toms River Branch - Mancini Hall

Veteran actors from WREP will perform skits from radio's "Golden Age" of the 1940s and 1950s.

A Failure in American Diplomacy: Summer 1941

Wed, Aug 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room

Join historian Paul Zigo to explore how war with Japan could have been avoided in the summer of 1941. An opportunity for diplomacy existed. Find out why it failed.

Virtual Talk with novelist Shelby Van Pelt - Virtual

Wed, Aug 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Toms River Branch

To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/52982

Thu, Aug 22, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Lakewood Branch

This 8-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Thursday from September 19-November 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Registration begins August 1.

Songs with Miss Summer - Ages 0-3

Thu, Aug 22, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

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

Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room

*All children must wear foot coverings (shoes, booties, slippers, or socks) in order to follow the library's health and safety rules.

Registration opens Thursday, August 8 2024 at 10:00am

Maker Day

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

Upper Shores Branch

Maker activities at the library. Ages 5-18

Feeling Stressed - What Can I Do?

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

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Join us as we discover the different types of stress and what can cause stress in our lives. Please register.

Drop-in Craft

Thu, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Toms River Branch

Stop by the Discovery Room to make a fun craft. Drop in. Ages 5 - 12. No registration required.

Dragon Storytime

Thu, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Island Heights Branch

Join us for Dragon themed stories and songs. Ages 2-5.

Registration opens Thursday, August 8 2024 at 10:30am

Live Animal Talk for Adults with Special Challenges

Thu, Aug 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room

Join us for a live animal talk featuring Ocean County turtles and snakes presented by a Cattus Island Naturalist.

Mother Goose Time

Thu, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Rhythm, rhyme, music and movement for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Please register, beginning on August 8th.

Registration opens Thursday, August 8 2024 at 9:00am

Tween Stain Glass Jars - Ages 8-12

Thu, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Jackson Branch - Storytime Room

Come make stain glass jars. Ages 8 - 12. Please Register

Registration opens Thursday, August 1 2024 at 9:00am

Sidewalk Chalk

Thu, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:15am

Berkeley Branch - Children's Area

Express your creativity outside on our sidewalks. Weather permitting.

Toddler Sing-a-Long

Thu, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

Come sing and dance to some of your favorite songs! Ages 18 months - 3 years.

Registration opens Thursday, August 8 2024 at 10:30am

Thu, Aug 22, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Thu, Aug 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Mah Jong, Mahjong, Mahjongg no matter how you spell it, come and enjoy. All play levels welcome. Bring your current card and set.

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

Upper Shores Branch

Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Ages 3-12. Please register each child individually.

Thu, Aug 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room

Join a weekly session for experienced players of Mah Jongg. Players must bring their own set and current card. Drop in.

Chicks with Sticks: A Knitting and Crocheting Group

Thu, Aug 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room

Thursdays 8/8 and 8/22 at 1 pm. And Saturdays 8/10 and 8/24, at 10 am

Thu, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Manchester Branch

Love to knit or crochet, come to our meeting room and join others with the same passion. Bring your yarn, needles, hooks and current projects.

Create Your Own Pet Palace

Thu, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Ocean County 4-H Program Associate, Amelia Valente, will be bringing her animal behaviorist expertise to guide participants in creating enriching environments for beloved pets.

Registration opens Thursday, August 8 2024 at 2:00pm

Drop-in Library Technology Talk

Thu, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Thu, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Manchester Branch

Drop-in Library Technology Talk. Adult Program. Registration is not required.

Starfish Craft / Artesanía de estrellas de ma

Thu, Aug 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Lakewood Branch

Create your own starfish using paper and scissors. Ages 5-12. Crea tu propis estrella de mar usando papel y tijeras. Edades 5-12.

Teens with Special Challenges Stress Reduction Techniques - For Teens with their adults

Thu, Aug 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room

Teens with Special Challenges Stress Reduction Techniques for Teens with Their Adults.

Mindful Art for Adults

Thu, Aug 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Coloring, Reverse ColoringTM, and Doodling are all examples of great ways to relax and be mindful. Come spend a stress-free hour listening to chill music and making art.

Craft Buffet

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

Upper Shores Branch

Join us for open craft time at the library.

Thu, Aug 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs.

Registration opens Thursday, August 8 2024 at 9:00am

Build It! / ¡Constrúyelo!

Thu, Aug 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Thu, Aug 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lakewood Branch

Drop in and play with building toys. Ages 0 - 12. Ven y juega con juguetes de construcción. Edades 0 - 12.

LEGO® Club

Thu, Aug 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Manchester Branch

Ages 6-12. Join us for Lego club where we will build individual designs to be displayed in the children's department and work on a group challenge with your fellow builders. Registration is required.

Teddy Bear Picnic

Thu, Aug 22, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Family Storytime

Registration opens Thursday, August 8 2024 at 6:00pm

Dale & Amy Acoustic Duet

Thu, Aug 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Little Egg Harbor Branch

Join us for a night of music through the ages.

Teen Game Night

Thu, Aug 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Berkeley Branch

Play familiar and new games, just for teens. Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Library.

Registration opens Thursday, August 1 2024 at 7:00pm

Back to School Drop-in Craft

Fri, Aug 23, All day

Beachwood Branch

Stop by the library for a school bus craft just for kids. Ages 0-12

Canceled

Mobile County Connections

Fri, Aug 23, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Point Pleasant Borough Branch

Visit the library between 9am - 3pm and explore the resources in the Mobile County Connections Van.

Fri, Aug 23, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Lakewood Branch

This 8-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Thursday from September 19-November 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Registration begins August 1.

Chair Yoga

Fri, Aug 23, 9:30am - 10:30am

Upper Shores Branch

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.

This event is full

Playdate at the Library - Ages 1-6

Fri, Aug 23, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Tween Art Club

Fri, Aug 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Ages 9 -12.

Registration opens Friday, August 9 2024 at 10:00am

Fri, Aug 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room

*all children must wear shoes or slippers of some kind to follow health and safety guidelines. Stop by the Long Beach Island branch for an all ages playdate.

Registration opens Friday, August 9 2024 at 10:00am

Typing 101

Fri, Aug 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Lakewood Branch

Learn the basics of typing with guided practice.

Waddler Time

Fri, Aug 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Toms River Branch - Green Room

Registration required; begins August 9. Please register each child individually. Interactive stories, songs, and more for you and your little one. Ages 12 - 23 months.

Registration opens Friday, August 9 2024 at 9:00am

Meet the Mayor

Fri, Aug 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Join Brick Mayor Lisa Crate at the library where the community will be able to ask questions and meet the Mayor in an informal setting.

Fri, Aug 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Art Explorers: Dale Chihuly

Fri, Aug 23, 10:30am - 4:30pm

Plumsted Branch

Fri, Aug 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

We'll learn about this American glass artist and create mini sculptures inspired by his work. Ages 6 - 12.

Registration opens Friday, August 9 2024 at 9:00am

The Happy Habits Club - Curing the Grumps

Fri, Aug 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room

Join us for a special learning opportunity with NJ4S Compass Preferred Behavioral Health Group.

Friends of the Waretown Library Book Sale

Fri, Aug 23, 12:30pm - 3:00pm

Waretown Branch

Support the Friends and the Branch at the book sale for all ages.

Ice Cream Party - End of Summer Reading Celebration!

Fri, Aug 23, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.

OC Purls Knitting Group

Fri, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

Bring your knitting projects to the library and enjoy some conversation while you knit!

Fri, Aug 23, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room

Celebrate your summer reading accomplishments with an ice cream party.

Registration opens Friday, August 9 2024 at 12:00am

Fri, Aug 23, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Lakewood Branch

Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 5. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 5.

Fri, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Rescheduled

Fri, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

New date Friday, August 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Toms River Branch

Practice basic Chinese calligraphy to clear your mind.

Glorious Games Day (Ages 5+)

Fri, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Fri, Aug 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Ages 5+: We'll play some classic games like Twister, Bingo, Bowling, mini golf, etc.

This event is full

Tween/Teen Summer Trivia

Sat, Aug 24, All day

Stafford Branch

Celebrate Summer with fun facts, word games, and coloring sheets. Drop-in to the Teen Zone and pick up your Summer Trivia supplies while they last. Ages 9-17. Drop-in.

Drop in Watercolor Painting

Sat, Aug 24, All day

Point Pleasant Borough Branch

Drop in all day for watercolor painting at the Point Boro branch.

Sat, Aug 24, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Lakewood Branch

This 8-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Thursday from September 19-November 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Registration begins August 1.

Friends of the Waretown Library Book Sale

Sat, Aug 24, 9:30am - 1:30pm

Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Ages 10+: Please join us for a 5-week D&D campaign. No experience necessary and dice will be provided.

Sat, Aug 24, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Waretown Branch

Support the Friends and the Branch at the book sale for all ages.

Sat, Aug 24, 10:00am - 11:30am

Manchester Branch

Ages 5-8. Practice your reading skills with certifed reading therapy dogs. Registration is required. Please register in-person, or by calling 732-657-7600, option 6.

Gentle Yoga with Belle

Sat, Aug 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Toms River Branch - Bishop (upstairs)

Join us for a yoga session led by certified yoga instructor, Belle Burns.

Sat, Aug 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room

Thursdays 8/8 and 8/22 at 1 pm. And Saturdays 8/10 and 8/24, at 10 am

Sat, Aug 24, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Silly Fun

Sat, Aug 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room

Enjoy Play-Doh®, a craft, Legos® or Lincoln Logs®. Ages 2 and up. Drop in.

Sun, Aug 25, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Lakewood Branch

This 8-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Thursday from September 19-November 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Registration begins August 1.

Sun, Aug 25, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Sun, Aug 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Practice English conversation and talk about current events and more in a friendly, informal setting.

Mon, Aug 26, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Lakewood Branch

This 8-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Thursday from September 19-November 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Registration begins August 1.

Mon, Aug 26, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Ask a Master Gardener: Diagnostic Clinics

Mon, Aug 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Jackson Branch - Makerspace

Bring your own project-craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing etc.-and enjoy your fellow crafters company & conversation.

Mon, Aug 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Stafford Branch

The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County will answer any gardening questions you may have. Located on the main library floor.

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

Upper Shores Branch

Come in and make a fun craft. Ages 5-12. Please register each child individually.

Registration opens Monday, July 29 2024 at 9:00am

Baby & Me Social Hour - Ages 0-18months

Mon, Aug 26, 10:30am - 2:00pm

Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room

Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.

Mon, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Jackson Branch - Storytime Room

Make new friends in our relaxed open-play setting. Ages 0 - 24 months. Please Register.

Registration opens Monday, August 5 2024 at 9:00am

Knitting and Crocheting at the Beach

Mon, Aug 26, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels welcome.

Monday Movie: Best Sellers - (NR) 102 minutes

Mon, Aug 26, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Upper Shores Branch

Come play Mah Jongg at the library!

Knitting at the Library

Mon, Aug 26, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Little Egg Harbor Branch - 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.

Mon, Aug 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Barnegat Branch

Join us for an afternoon movie at the Barnegat Library.

Movie Matinee Monday: Isn't It Romantic (2019)

Mon, Aug 26, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Long Beach Island Branch

MONDAY 8/26: 1:30 PM- ISN'T IT ROMANTIC (2019), COMEDY/ROMANCE, RATED PG-13, 89 MIN.

Registration opens Monday, August 5 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

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

Pokémon Trainer Camp

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

Manchester Branch

Ages 6-12. Can you catch 'em all? Kids will go from station to station defeating trainers with their Pokémon and earning badges. Registration is required.

Registration opens Monday, July 29 2024 at 9:00am

Fizzy Moon Craft / Artesanía de luna efervescente

Mon, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Mon, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lakewood Branch

Make art with baking soda, vinegar, and watercolors. Ages 5 - 12. Haz arte con bicarbonato de sodio, vinagre y acuarelas. Edades 5 - 12.

Database Introduction - LearningExpress Library

Mon, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lakewood Branch

Learn about the features of the LearningExpress Library Database. Must have an email address and active library card.

Registration opens Monday, August 5 2024 at 6:00pm

Spread Your Wings Mindfulness Hour for Tweens - Ages 10-14

Mon, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room

Join an expert to build social/emotional wellness. Please bring a yoga mat or a towel to sit on. Sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library. Ages 10 - 14. Please Register

Registration opens Monday, August 5 2024 at 9:00am

Back To School Green Screen Photoshoot

Mon, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

School pics don't have to be boring

Knitting 101 for Teens

Mon, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Waretown Branch

Teens will learn the basics of knitting. Supplies will be provided and teens will be able to take home yarn and knitting needles. *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

Interact With Impact

Mon, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Toms River Branch - Home Town Dairy

Join us and Preferred Behavioral Health (NJ4S COMPASS), as we explore the fascinating realm of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).

Tuckerton Adult Book Discussion

Mon, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room

The Trespasser by Tana French. Call the Branch is you would like to join the group.

I Literally Can Knot: Beginner Embroidery

Mon, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room

Discover the art of embroidery with this beginner-friendly program. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this course provides a solid foundation for this craft. REG.

Registration opens Saturday, July 27 2024 at 6:30pm

Canceled

I Literally Can Knot: Beginner Embroidery

Mon, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Plumsted Branch

Discover the art of embroidery with this beginner-friendly program. Whether you?re a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this course provides a foundation for this craft. Please Register.

History of Muslims in America

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

Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Large Study Room

Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.

Mon, Aug 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Manchester Branch

In this fascinating presentation; come learn about the lives and legacies of America's earliest Muslims. Presented by the New Jersey Islamic Networks Group.

Registration opens Monday, August 12 2024 at 9:00am

Trustees of the Island Heights Library Meeting

Mon, Aug 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Island Heights Branch

The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the Library. New members are welcome.

Registration opens Monday, August 12 2024 at 7:00pm

Evening Book Discussion

Mon, Aug 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

The Evening Book Discussion is reading The Betrayal of Anne Frank by Rosemary Sullivan.