Community Crafters

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Mon, Jun 30, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

sponsored by the Friends of the Jackson Library

Mon, Jun 30, 9:30am - 3:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Mon, Jun 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Makerspace

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

Mon, Jun 30, 5:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Tue, Jul 01, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

sponsored by the Friends of the Jackson Library

Rescheduled

Tuesday Muse Book Discussion Group

Tue, Jul 01, 9:30am - 4:30pm

New date Tuesday, July 01, 9:30am - 8:30pm

sponsored by the Friends of the Jackson Library

Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

Title: All That's Left Unsaid

Jackson Writers' Group

Tue, Jul 01, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

Bring your work, any genre.

Maker Building Drop-in - All Ages

Wed, Jul 02, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

sponsored by the Friends of the Jackson Library

Art Club - Ages 6-12

Thu, Jul 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Storytime Room

Come get creative! Ages 6-12. Please Register.

This event is full

Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Join us in the Children's Department for some building fun. All ages.

Adults with Special Challenges Craft: Under Sea Coral

Mon, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Jackson Quiet Study Room

Join us as we create an Under the Sea Coral craft!

Babytime - 0 - 18 months

Mon, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Storytime Room

Join us for 15 - 20 minutes of songs and activities followed by an hour of adult and child socialization. Ages 0 - 18 months. REG

Ocean County Health Department - Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services

Mon, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Makerspace

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

Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Visit an information table stationed in our foyer to learn about all that the Ocean County Health Department's Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department's Services.

Books & Beyond - Ages 5 -8

Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Storytime Room

Come and explore the art of Alma Woodsey Thomas and participate in a hands-on related activity. Please Register.

This event is full

Jackson Afternoon Book Group

Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Title: The Whole Town's Talking

Sensory Friendly Movie: Hook

Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Come join us for a Sensory Friendly viewing of Hook (PG, 145 mins).

Tie Dye Papermaking with WILDJersey - Ages 12-18

Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

We will make colorful handmade paper by shredding and pulping used paper in every color of the rainbow. Please register. Sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library.

Did You Know that Stillbirth Can Happen to Any Pregnancy?

Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Presented by the Central Jersey Family Health Consortium.

Make a Fairy Door for the Garden

Wed, Jul 09, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace

Create a fairy door using materials provided. Spice up your indoor or outdoor gardens with a tiny portal to another world.

This event is full

Sip and Paint for Teens - Ages 12-18

Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Beat the heat and join us in a painting party with your peers!

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

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

Art Club - Ages 6-12

Thu, Jul 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Storytime Room

Come get creative! Ages 6-12. Sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library. Please Register.

This event is full

Current State of Cybercrime - by NJ Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell

Thu, Jul 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

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

Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

This presentation from the NJCCIC will provide a comprehensive overview of the diverse cyber threats facing both individuals and organizations. Real-world examples will be shared.

Drop In: 100th Anniversary Banner Coloring Activity

Sat, Jul 12, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Drop in near the Sensory Space from Sat. 7/12 through Sat. 7/19 to add to our 100th Anniversary Banner!

Mindfulness Meditation: Three Poisons

Sat, Jul 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Jackson Meeting Room

Explore three basic causes of suffering in this compassion based meditation. Presented by Shazia Zaman, a certified mindfulness meditation practitioner.

Drop In: 100th Anniversary Banner Coloring Activity

Sun, Jul 13, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Drop in near the Sensory Space from Sat. 7/12 through Sat. 7/19 to add to our 100th Anniversary Banner!

Drop In: 100th Anniversary Banner Coloring Activity

Mon, Jul 14, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Drop in near the Sensory Space from Sat. 7/12 through Sat. 7/19 to add to our 100th Anniversary Banner!

Storytime with Cinderella - Children of All Ages

Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Makerspace

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

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

Jackson Meeting Room

Join us for a storytime with Cinderella. This program will feature stories, games, songs and a meet and greet.

This event is full

Canvas and Coffee

Mon, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Join Carolyn Frazier from Beach House Studio to paint a Summer theme on canvas while you enjoy refreshment. Materials are limited. Please register. Sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library.

This event is full

Drop In: 100th Anniversary Banner Coloring Activity

Tue, Jul 15, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Drop in near the Sensory Space from Sat. 7/12 through Sat. 7/19 to add to our 100th Anniversary Banner!

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

Jackson Meeting Room

Puppet shows, Giant game boards, crafts? Come see what our Teen Volunteers have cooked up! Ages 5-12. Please Register.

Drop In: 100th Anniversary Banner Coloring Activity

Tue, Jul 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Puppet shows, Giant game boards, crafts? Come see what our Teen Volunteers have cooked up! Ages 5-12. Please Register.

Jackson Writers' Group

Tue, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

Bring your work, any genre.

Wed, Jul 16, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Drop in near the Sensory Space from Sat. 7/12 through Sat. 7/19 to add to our 100th Anniversary Banner!

Glow Paint Party - Ages 5-12

Wed, Jul 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Glow with the flow at this blacklight paint party with Lil Monsters Art. Ages 5-12. Please register.

This event is full

Drop In: 100th Anniversary Banner Coloring Activity

Thu, Jul 17, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Drop in near the Sensory Space from Sat. 7/12 through Sat. 7/19 to add to our 100th Anniversary Banner!

Jackson Friends of the Library

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

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

Drop In: 100th Anniversary Banner Coloring Activity

Fri, Jul 18, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Drop in near the Sensory Space from Sat. 7/12 through Sat. 7/19 to add to our 100th Anniversary Banner!

Drop In: 100th Anniversary Banner Coloring Activity

Sat, Jul 19, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Drop in near the Sensory Space from Sat. 7/12 through Sat. 7/19 to add to our 100th Anniversary Banner!

Saturday Morning Cartoon - All Ages

Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Come watch some cartoons in the Children's section.

Saturday Morning Cartoons - All Ages

Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Enjoy classic cartoons, coloring, and crafts available in the Children's Department. No registration required.

Adults with Special Challenges Storytime

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

Jackson Meeting Room

Join us for a storytime perfect for adults with special challenges with a craft to follow. Ages 18 and up.

Unique Creatures - Ages 5-12

Mon, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Live animal show for ages 5 - 12.

Sensory Play & Toddler Building - Ages 2-5

Mon, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Makerspace

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

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Storytime Room

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

Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 9:00am

Paint a Patriotic Gnome

Tue, Jul 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace

Join us in the Makerspace for a creative afternoon! Patrons are invited to paint charming gnomes in festive red, white, and blue. All supplies provided.

This event is full

Gyotaku Fish Printing with WILDJersey - Ages 12-18

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Learn the art of Japanese fish printing. We'll start with a lesson in fish anatomy and then make your own colorful fish prints to keep. Sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library.

Outrageous Reptiles with Jenkinson?s Aquarium

Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Explore the characteristics of our scaly friends, the reptiles! During this live show meet reptile ambassadors to learn about their differences and how they adapt to their habitats.

The Art of Charcuterie with Chef Brian Cook

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

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

Registration opens Thursday, July 3 2025 at 10:30am

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Come connect with your community and learn the art of charcuterie. Chef Brian Cook will teach you how to create the perfect charcuterie board. Potential allergen. Registration required.

Drop in Pipecleaner Portraits - Ages 5-12

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Make a self portrait out of pipe cleaners! No Registration required.

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

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

Registration opens Thursday, July 3 2025 at 2:30pm

Stroke Awareness - Find Out if You are at Risk - By Hackensack Meridian Health

Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Makerspace

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

Mon, Jul 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

According to the American Heart Association, stroke accounted for about 1 in every very 21 deaths in the United States and can be prevented by managing key health factors and behaviors.

Walk-in Health Assesments - By Hackensack Meridian Health

Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Makerspace

Join medical staff as they perform wellness screenings.

Fashion Design Around The World

Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Learn about different fashion cities, styles, and design cute outfits from around the world!

Tween Melted Crayon Butterflies - Ages 8-12

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

Create a melted crayon butterfly. Sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 8 2025 at 9:00am

Paint an Adoptable Pet

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

Jackson Meeting Room

Whether you're an animal lover, amateur painter, or all of the above, join us as we paint adorable, adoptable pet portraits from images shared by the Ocean County Animal Shelter.

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

Jackson Meeting Room

Puppet shows, Giant game boards, crafts? Come see what our Teen Volunteers have cooked up! Ages 5-12. Please Register.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 9 2025 at 10:30am