Canvas and Coffee

Yankee Stadium: From the (Organ) Bench

Mon, Jul 07, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Come play Mah Jongg at the library!

Hand & Foot Card Games

Tue, Jul 08, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Come to the Upper Shores Branch on Tuesday mornings to enjoy a game of Hand and Foot. Players must bring their own cards and game sets.

Tue, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

New Jersey native. Ed Alstrom, has a storied career beyond the Bronx, from rock and roll to houses of worship to Broadway.

Wild Jersey Leaf Rubbing Book

Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Children will learn about leaf shapes and what leaves do, and why leaves change color in the fall. Ages 5-7. Please register each child individually.

Friends of the Upper Shores Branch Meeting

Wed, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Quarterly meeting for the Friends of the Upper Shores Branch. New members welcome! Followed by a program.

Rave On

Wed, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join the Friends of the Upper Shores Branch and list to the Rave On band. This event will feature the music of Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison. Please register.

Color Your World Spin Art

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

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Children will use spin art machines and vibrant paints to create one-of-a-kind art. Ages 5-12. Please register each child individually.

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Controlling Diabetes and Healthy Eating During the Summer - Presented by Hackensack Meridian Health

Thu, Jul 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Join us to practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Recommended for ages 3 - 12. Please register each child individually.

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Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Join our expert educators as they discuss the signs, symptoms, complications, medications and much more related to diabetes.

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Morning Book Club

Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Upper Shores Meeting Room

July Book: Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano

Outdoors Sensory Play

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

Sensory based activities for kids ages 2-5. Please register each child individually. The program will be held outdoors weather permitting. No rain date. Please register each child individually.

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OC Purls Knitting Group

Fri, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

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

Afternoon Book Club

Fri, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

July Book: The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson

Movie in the Library: Wicked

Sat, Jul 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Come watch the phenomenon starring Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande. PG (160 min.)

Crafty Kids

Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:15am

Join us for this hands-on craft program that will encourage creativity through a variety of fun projects. Ages 5-12. Please register each child individually.

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Senior Tech Workshop - Personalized Technology Help

Mon, Jul 14, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Come play Mah Jongg at the library!

Hair Wraps

Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Create a personalized hair wrap with embroidery thread and beads. DIY project wraps on cording for a temporary clip-in option. Ages 8-12. Please register each child individually.

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Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Join retired IT professional and computer science professor, Darren Tietsworth, for personalized technology help. Bring your own devices and questions. Registration required.

Maker Activities

Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Play and learn with circuits, robots, blocks and much more. Ages 5-12. Please register each child individually.

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Adult Craft: Embroidered Notebooks

Wed, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Attendees will have the opportunity to craft a handmade stitched greeting notebook for themselves or someone special.

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Color Your World Balloon Yarn Art

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Upper Shores Meeting Room

In this hands on program, children will create a unique, three dimensional design by wrapping vibrant colored yarn around a balloon mold. Ages 5-12. Please register each child individually.

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Meet the Pollinators: Craft & Science

Thu, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Join us to practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Recommended for ages 3 - 12. Please register each child individually.

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Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Artist and conservationist Katy Tanis will introduce children to colorful native plants and their pollinators. For Kids ages 4-8. Please register each child individually.

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Chair Yoga

Fri, Jul 18, 9:30am - 10:30am

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Boost your strength, flexibility, and mental health through chair yoga with local certified yoga instructor Regina Pietersen. A waiver must be signed before start of program.

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Out of Sight Alpacas

Fri, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Out of Sight Alpacas of Waretown will be bringing their alpacas back to visit the Upper Shores Branch! All Ages.

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Mon, Jul 21, All day

Upper Shores Main Floor

Friends of the Upper Shores Branch will be having their annual Christmas in July Book Sale.

Crafty Kids

Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:15am

Join us for this hands-on craft program that will encourage creativity through a variety of fun projects. Ages 5-12.

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Unique Creatures

Mon, Jul 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Live animal show for ages 5 to 12.

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Fashion Design Around The World

Tue, Jul 22, All day

Upper Shores Main Floor

Friends of the Upper Shores Branch will be having their annual Christmas in July Book Sale.

Hand & Foot Card Games

Tue, Jul 22, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Come to the Upper Shores Branch on Tuesday mornings to enjoy a game of Hand and Foot. Players must bring their own cards and game sets.

Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Learn about different fashion cities, styles, and design cute outfits from around the world! Ages 12-18.

RB Express Concert

Tue, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Featuring tight rhythms and harmonies, this vocal group combines their voices to enrapture you with music of the 1950s in ways no instruments can.

Wild Jersey Balloon Powered Cars

Wed, Jul 23, All day

Upper Shores Main Floor

Friends of the Upper Shores Branch will be having their annual Christmas in July Book Sale.

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Assemble and decorate a miniature car powered by air. Then pump up your air tank and race your car against a friend's. Ages 8-12. Please register each child individually.

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Science Heroes - Adventure of the Missing Colors

Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Join the Science Heroes with hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories as we celebrate the scientists who color our world with art! Ages 5-12.

Movie in the Library: Wicked

Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Come watch the phenomenon starring Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande. PG (160 min.)

Mermaid Princess Storytime

Thu, Jul 24, All day

Upper Shores Main Floor

Friends of the Upper Shores Branch will be having their annual Christmas in July Book Sale.

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Join your favorite mermaid princess for stories, songs, and pictures! Ages 3-12.

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Sound Bowls for Seniors - A Vibe Session with Kate

Thu, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Join us to practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Recommended for ages 3 - 12. Please register each child individually.

Thu, Jul 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Join Kate for a calming sound bath experience using crystal singing bowls.

The Artistic Active Reading Show - with Housel Fun & Fitness

Fri, Jul 25, All day

Upper Shores Main Floor

Friends of the Upper Shores Branch will be having their annual Christmas in July Book Sale.

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Upper Shores Meeting Room

This interactive read-aloud program has children up and moving while being entertained by great books! Ages 5-12.

OC Purls Knitting Group

Fri, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

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

Sat, Jul 26, All day

Upper Shores Main Floor

Friends of the Upper Shores Branch will be having their annual Christmas in July Book Sale.

Crafty Kids

Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:15am

Join us for this hands-on craft program that will encourage creativity through a variety of fun projects. Ages 5-12. Please register each child individually.

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The Seeing Eye® Dog Program

Mon, Jul 28, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Come play Mah Jongg at the library!

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

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Learn about Seeing Eye Dog and meet the trainers and dogs. The Seeing Eye, pioneer and innovator in guide dog services, provides specially bred and trained dogs to guide people who are blind.

Psychic Fair

Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 7:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

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

Color Your World: Marbled Paper

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

Dive into a swirl of color in this marbled paper program. Children will create one of a kind marbled paper patterns with food coloring and shaving cream. Ages 5-12.

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Healthy Eating for Preschoolers

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

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Join a registered dietician from Hackensack Meridian Health as she provides tips on healthy eating for preschool age children. Q&A will follow the lecture. Ages 3-5.

Herbal Tea Education

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

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Learn about herbal tea education and make your own organic loose tea or tea blend. Registration is limited.

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Drum Circle With Mr. B Big Beats Red House Music - Let's play some beats!

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

Participants will learn the basics of bucket drumming.

Petite Picassos - Art for Babies

Thu, Jul 31, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Join us to practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Recommended for ages 3 - 12. Please register each child individually.

Morning Book Club

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

Upper Shores Meeting Room

August Book: Portrait of an Unknown Woman by Daniel Silva

Afternoon Book Club

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

Upper Shores Meeting Room

August Book: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Vanpelt

Mon, Aug 04, 10:00am - 10:45am

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Join other caregivers and their children for an age-appropriate art activity. Recommended for ages 0-24 months. Please register each child individually. Adults do not need to register.

Registration opens Monday, July 7 2025 at 10:00am