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Mindful Art Club for Adults

2024-07-25 14:30:00 2024-07-25 15:30:00 America/New_York Mindful Art Club for Adults Coloring, Reverse Coloring(TM), and Doodling are all great ways to relax and be mindful. Come spend a stress-free hour listening to chill music and making art. Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Thursday, July 25
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-25 14:30:00 2024-07-25 15:30:00 America/New_York Mindful Art Club for Adults Coloring, Reverse Coloring(TM), and Doodling are all great ways to relax and be mindful. Come spend a stress-free hour listening to chill music and making art. Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Stafford Branch

Stafford Meeting Room

Coloring, Reverse Coloring(TM), and Doodling are all great ways to relax and be mindful. Come spend a stress-free hour listening to chill music and making art.

Meets every 4th Thursday of the month.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | DIY/Craft |

TAGS: | |

Stafford Branch
Phone: (609) 597-3381
Hours
Mon, Jul 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jul 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

Guess How Many #2
Mon, Jul 07, All day
Guess How Many and win a prize! July 7 - July 31
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
Mon, Jul 07, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Caring for an Alzheimer's patient can be overwhelming. Join us monthly to learn how you can balance it all. Presented in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health. To register call (609) 978-4728.
Bayside Ukulele Club
Mon, Jul 07, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.
Read & Weed Storytime 
Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Stafford Meeting Room
Join us at the Stafford Branch in partnership with the Reynolds Family Foundation, for stories and songs and crafts inside and gardening outside. Ages 3 - 12. Drop-In.
Chair Yoga
Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Stretch, learn poses and do simple breathing exercises. Led by a certified yoga instructor. Please wear comfortable shoes/clothes. You'll be required to sign a waiver. Please register.
This event is full
Coloring for Adults with Special Needs
Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Spend the morning listening to music and coloring. Materials are provided but you may bring your own coloring projects and tools. Meets on the second Wednesday of the month. Please register.
Reading Buddies with Therapy Dogs
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us in the Children's Room and practice reading this summer with therapy dogs. For children in grades K-3.
This event is full
Book Talk!
Wed, Jul 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Come talk about your favorite books with other readers and learn about new ones to read.
Summertime Songs with Jessica Carroll
Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Stafford Meeting Room
Join guitarist and singer Jessica Carroll as she sings summertime favorites from the 50's and 60's Please register.
Tween Crafternoon: Stafford Branch - Butterflies
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Ages 9-13. EACH ATTENDEE MUST BE REGISTERED SEPARATELY. Space is Limited. Program runs 45 minutes. Join us in the meeting room and create a summer butterfly.
Parkinson Voice Project's SPEAK OUT!®
Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Stafford Meeting Room
Program designed to improve communication skills for those with Parkinson's and other neurological disorders. Meets the 2nd Friday of the month. New members welcome, call (609) 488-2650 to register.
Mah Jongg
Fri, Jul 11, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
Drop-In Craft in the Children's Room
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Stop in the Children's Room and make a paper craft. Drop-In. Ages 2 - 12.
English Conversation Group
Sun, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
New to speaking English? Practice English conversation and talk about current events in a friendly, informal setting. This volunteer-led group meets every 2nd and 4th Sunday at 2 pm. Drop-in.
Ask a Master Gardener - Diagnostic Clinics
Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County will answer any gardening questions you may have. Located on the main library floor. Drop-in.
Time to Learn About Bees
Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Stafford Meeting Room
Learn the importance of bees in our environment and the challenges bees face. Presented by certified Rutgers Master Gardener of Ocean County, Georgina Price. Please register.
Tween/Teen Marshmallow Catapults STEAM program
Mon, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Build a catapult and shoot marshmallows in the air. Ages 8-14. Please register.
This event is full
Performance & Sing Along with Bayside Ukulele Club
Mon, Jul 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Sing along with the Bayside Ukulele Club as they play familiar songs. Please register.
Read & Weed Storytime 
Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Stafford Meeting Room
Join us at the Stafford Branch in partnership with the Reynolds Family Foundation, for stories and songs and crafts inside and gardening outside. Ages 3 - 12. Drop-In.
Adult Craft Club
Tue, Jul 15, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Every month we make a new craft. All materials provided. Please register.
This event is full
Reading Buddies with Therapy Dogs
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us in the Children's Room and practice reading this summer with therapy dogs. For children in grades K-3.
This event is full
Toddler Music and Movement Storytime
Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Listen to a story, move to music using scarves and eggs and make a rain stick with rice and tubes. Age 2. Please register
Huntington's Disease Support Group
Wed, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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. Drop-in.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
Mah Jongg
Fri, Jul 18, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
Storywalk® at the Stafford Branch - "Bugs from Head to Tail" by Stacey Roderick
Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Stafford Meeting Room
Storywalk® at the Stafford Branch. Drop-In. Crafts while supplies last. Ages 3 - 12.
Support Group for Caregivers'
Mon, Jul 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Being a caregiver can be overwhelming. Learn how you can balance it all. Presented in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health. To register call (609) 978-4728.
Bayside Ukulele Club
Mon, Jul 21, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.
Read & Weed Storytime 
Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Stafford Meeting Room
Join us at the Stafford Branch in partnership with the Reynolds Family Foundation, for stories and songs and crafts inside and gardening outside. Ages 3 - 12. Drop-In.
Tween/Teen Tuesday: Stafford Branch - Christmas in July
Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Ages 9-17. EACH ATTENDEE MUST BE REGISTERED SEPARATELY. Space is Limited. Program runs 45 minutes. Join us in the meeting room and create some Christmas Crafts.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 8 2025 at 2:00pm
Reading Buddies with Therapy Dogs
Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us in the Children's Room and practice reading this summer with therapy dogs. For children in grades K-3.
This event is full
Support Group for Caregivers'
Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Being a caregiver can be overwhelming. Learn how you can balance it all. Presented in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health. To register call (609) 978-4728.
STEM LEGO® Builders
Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Stafford Meeting Room
LEGO® building fun. Join in and use the LEGO® pieces from the Library and apply creativity and building skills while having fun! Ages 5-12. Please register.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 9 2025 at 4:00pm
Mindful Art Club
Thu, Jul 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Come spend a stress-free hour listening to chill music and making art. Materials are provided or bring your own projects and coloring tools. Meets the 4th Thursday of every month. Please register.
Mah Jongg
Fri, Jul 25, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
End of Coloring Contest for Tweens
Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Last day to drop off Coloring Contest sheet at the Stafford Branch and enter the Art Contest. Must be returned by July 25 at 3 pm.
Tween/Teen Saturday Drop-In
Sat, Jul 26, All day
Ages 9 - 17. Drop-in to the Teen Zone and pick up your Tween/Teen activity sheets, fun facts, word games, coloring sheets or craft. While supplies last.
English Conversation Group
Sun, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
New to speaking English? Practice English conversation and talk about current events in a friendly, informal setting. This volunteer-led group meets every 2nd and 4th Sunday at 2 pm. Drop-in.
Ask a Master Gardener - Diagnostic Clinics
Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County will answer any gardening questions you may have. Located on the main library floor. Drop-in.
Documentary: Revival 69
Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
This film documents the historic 1969 Toronto Rock and Roll Revival concert and culminates in John Lennon's first public performance without the Beatles (NR) 1hr 22 min Please register.
Bayside Ukulele Club
Mon, Jul 28, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.
Read & Weed Storytime 
Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us at the Stafford Branch in partnership with the Reynolds Family Foundation, for stories and songs and crafts inside and gardening outside. Ages 3 - 12. Drop-In.
Creative Social Connections for Seniors
Tue, Jul 29, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
An afternoon of creating and socializing with your neighbors. Lunch will be provided by Bagels and Beyond. Potential allergens. Please register.
This event is full
Film Documentary: We Are All Plastic People Now - Followed by a Panel Discussion
Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
This film investigates the hidden story of plastic and its effects on human health. A panel discussion with representatives of Oceana and Sustainable Jersey Stafford, follows the film. Please register
Whistler, The Impressionists, and A Duct-Taped Banana
Tue, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Professor Kate Ogden of Stockton University will talk about James McNeill Whistler and his French Impressionist colleagues. Presented by Pine Shores Art Association. Please register.
Reading Buddies with Therapy Dogs
Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us in the Children's Room and practice reading this summer with therapy dogs. For children in grades K-3.
This event is full
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
Guess How Many Contest #3
Fri, Aug 01, All day
Guess How Many and win a prize!
Messy Art
Fri, Aug 01, 10:00am - 10:45am
Stafford Meeting Room
Listen to a story and paint. Dress for a mess. Ages 3-6. Please register.
Registration opens Friday, July 18 2025 at 10:00am
Mah Jongg
Fri, Aug 01, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
Tween Art Contest Winners Announced
Mon, Aug 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Stafford Meeting Room
Join in the celebration of tween artwork contest, winners will be announced, and all participants will get a certificate.
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
Mon, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Caring for an Alzheimer's patient can be overwhelming. Join us monthly to learn how you can balance it all. Presented in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health. To register call (609) 978-4728.
Bayside Ukulele Club
Mon, Aug 04, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.
Read & Weed Storytime
Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Stafford Meeting Room
Join us at the Stafford Branch in partnership with the Reynolds Family Foundation, for stories and songs and crafts inside and gardening outside. Ages 3 - 12. Drop-In.
Tween/Teen Tuesday: Stafford Branch - Summer 3D Pens
Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Ages 9-17. EACH ATTENDEE MUST BE REGISTERED SEPARATELY. Space is Limited. Program runs 45 minutes. Join us in the meeting room and create some Christmas Crafts.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 22 2025 at 2:00pm
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