Maker Drop-in Building: Magna Tiles

Adults with Special Challenges Craft

Mon, May 11, 9:30am - 8:30pm

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

Mon, May 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Jackson Quiet Study Room,Sensory Space

Come craft with us!

Registration is now closed

Mother's Day Storytime - Ages 3-5

Mon, May 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Storytime Room

Join us for stories, songs, and a craft perfect for children ages 3-5 years. Registration Required

Registration is now closed

Paper Mosaics with Jenny

Mon, May 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Join us for this hands-on workshop, where participants will explore the art of mosaic through references from antiquity.

Registration is now closed

Mon, May 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Makerspace

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

Jackson Afternoon Book Discussion Group

Tue, May 12, 9:30am - 8:30pm

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

Sensory Play - Ages 2-5

Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Storytime Room

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

Registration is now closed

Tue, May 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Title: The Caretakers

Paws for Reading: Molly McMuffin - Ages 6-12

Wed, May 13, 9:30am - 8:30pm

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

Wed, May 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Storytime Room

Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Four 15 minute time slots available. Please call the Jackson Branch Children's line 732-928-4400 ext. 3809 to inquire availability!

Let Them Eat Cake-Cake Decorating Demonstration

Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

A 50-serving cake with fresh fruit will be decorated by Mayra Garcia patrons to enjoy following the program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Jackson Library

Registration is now closed

Wed, May 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

New to speaking English? Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English. New members are always welcome.

Rollin' Down the Bayou Drop-In Craft - All Ages

Thu, May 14, 9:30am - 8:30pm

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

Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Join us in the Children's department to learn all about the flora and fauna of the bayou and wetlands biome in this fun, DIY themed craft!

Chair Yoga

Thu, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Join yoga instructor Belle Burns for an hour long gentle and beginner Friendly Chair yoga practice.

Fri, May 15, 9:30am - 4:30pm

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

Mindfulness Meditation: Mind Like Sky

Sat, May 16, 9:30am - 4:30pm

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

Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Jackson Meeting Room

Join us in this beautiful meditation to cultivate peace and freedom from worry. Learn to develop emotional resilience and recognize the beautiful spaciousness within where joy and gratitude resides.

Sun, May 17, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

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

Mon, May 18, 9:30am - 8:30pm

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

Financial Literacy Basics and More

Mon, May 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Makerspace

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

Babytime - 0 - 18 months

Mon, May 18, 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

Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Join volunteers from the OceanFirst Foundation for an interactive presentation on financial literacy skills?banking basics, budgeting, and more.

Explore the Jewish Museum & U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum - An Armchair Travel Tour

Tue, May 19, 9:30am - 8:30pm

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

Tue, May 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Learn about Jewish culture, art, history, and more from the comfort of your local library.

Jackson Writers' Group

Tue, May 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

Bring your work, any genre.

Little Chef: Candy Sushi - Ages 6-12

Wed, May 20, 9:30am - 8:30pm

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

Wed, May 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Makerspace

Come and make Candy Sushi with us in the Makerspace!

This event is full

Wed, May 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

New to speaking English? Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English. New members are always welcome.

Ocean County Health Department - Information Table

Thu, May 21, 9:30am - 8:30pm

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

Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Meet with representatives from the Ocean County Health Department.

Dental Storytime - Ages 18m-5 years

Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Storytime Room

What does a marching band member use to brush her teeth?....... A tuba toothpaste! Presented by Ocean Pediatric Dental. Ages 18 months to 5 years. Please register.

This event is full

Sensory Friendly Movie

Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Sensory Space

Join us for a Sensory Friendly Movie!

Street Eats - Korean Gilgeori Toast

Fri, May 22, 9:30am - 4:30pm

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

Fri, May 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Makerspace

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a cooking demonstration of Korean gilgeori toast.

This event is full

Maker Building Drop-in - All Ages

Sat, May 23, 9:30am - 4:30pm

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

Sat, May 23, 10:00am - 2:00pm

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

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Tue, May 26, 9:30am - 8:30pm

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

Tue, May 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB).

Adults with Special Challenges : Explore your 5 Senses

Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sensory Space

Come explore your sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch!

This event is full

Wed, May 27, 11:45am - 8:30pm

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

Wed, May 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

New to speaking English? Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English. New members are always welcome.

Thu, May 28, 9:30am - 8:30pm

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

Fri, May 29, 9:30am - 4:30pm

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

Sat, May 30, 9:30am - 4:30pm

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

Sun, May 31, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

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

Mon, Jun 01, 9:30am - 8:30pm

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

Dino Drop In Craft - All Ages

Mon, Jun 01, 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 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Visit the library and make some Dinosaur themed crafts with us! No registration required!

Tuesday Muse Book Discussion

Tue, Jun 02, 9:30am - 8:30pm

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

Tue, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

Title: The Betrayal of Anne Frank: A Cold Case

Pride Month Button Making Drop-In for Teens - Ages 12-18

Tue, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Drop into the Teen Zone to design your own custom button to wear and display with pride!

Jackson Writers' Group

Tue, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

Bring your work, any genre.

Wed, Jun 03, 9:30am - 8:30pm

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

LGBTQ+ Pride Trivia

Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Play along and test your knowledge of LGBTQ+ history, culture, identity, and global rights at Pride & Knowledge: The Ultimate LGBTQ+ Trivia!

Wed, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

Practice speaking English

Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom - A Screening in Honor of Juneteenth

Thu, Jun 04, 9:30am - 8:30pm

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

Thu, Jun 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

This film is available via the streaming platform Kanopy. You can access Kanopy for free with your library card. To learn more or browse the site, click here: http://oceancounty.kanopy.com/.

Fri, Jun 05, 9:30am - 4:30pm

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

Maker Building Drop-in - All Ages

Sat, Jun 06, 9:30am - 4:30pm

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

Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 2:00pm

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

Mindfulness Meditation: Regulating Emotions

Sat, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Jackson Meeting Room

Presented by Shazia Zaman, a certified mindfulness meditation teacher and practitioner.

Educate, Make, and Take Bug Spray Workshop - Sweet Bayou Lou

Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Join Herbalist Vee for a fun and informative class where you'll learn how to make your own all-natural bug spray using simple ingredients and a variety of essential oils.

Sun, Jun 07, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

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

Mon, Jun 08, 9:30am - 8:30pm

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

Adults with Special Challenges - Sensory Bingo

Mon, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Makerspace

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

Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sensory Space

Come play BINGO in our Sensory Space!

This event is full

Messy Art - Ages 2-5

Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Storytime Room

Station based art play. Dress for a mess. Please register.

Registration opens Monday, May 25 2026 at 9:00am

Jackson Afternoon Book Discussion Group

Tue, Jun 09, 12:00pm - 8:30pm

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

Tue, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Title: The Splendid and the Vile

Paws for Reading: Molly McMuffin - Ages 6-12

Wed, Jun 10, 9:30am - 8:30pm

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

Wed, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Storytime Room

Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Four 15 minute time slots available. Please call the Jackson Branch Children's line 732-928-4400 ext. 3809 to inquire availability!