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Paws for Reading
2024-08-29 12:00:00 2024-08-29 13:00:00 America/New_York Paws for Reading Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Ages 3-12. Please register each child individually. Upper Shores Branch -

Thursday, August 29
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-29 12:00:00 2024-08-29 13:00:00 America/New_York Paws for Reading Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Ages 3-12. Please register each child individually. Upper Shores Branch -

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

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Upper Shores Branch
Phone: (732) 793-3996
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Mon, May 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, May 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, May 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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Petite Picasso - Art for Babies
Mon, May 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join other caregivers and their children for an age-appropriate art activity. Ages 0-24 months. Please register each child individually for one session only. Adults do not need to register.
Petite Picasso - Art for Babies
Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join other caregivers and their children for an age-appropriate art activity. Ages 0-24 months. Please register each child individually for one session only. Adults do not need to register.
Mahjongg Mondays
Mon, May 04, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Come play Mah Jongg at the library!
Hand & Foot Card Games
Tue, May 05, 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.
Tween Zone
Tue, May 05, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join us for Tween Zone, a fun and welcoming space just for tweens! Each session may include hands-on crafts, creative projects, or opportunities to help out at the library. Ages 10-18.
Paws For Preschoolers
Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Preschoolers are invited to snuggle up, look through picture books, and read together with the help of a parent or caregiver to one of our therapy dogs. Ages 2-5.
This event is full
Cookbook Club
Wed, May 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Bring in a dish from the selected cookbook of the month to share and discuss with fellow culinary enthusiasts!
Storytime
Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join us for stories and hands-on activities. Ages 2-5. Please register each child individually.
Live Piano: The Great American Standards
Thu, May 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Upper Shores Main Floor
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!
Thursday Book Club
Thu, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Please contact the Upper Shores Branch for details.
Digital Literacy Crash Course
Fri, May 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Learn how online information is created, shared, and monetized with Olga Polites of Media Literacy Now. Develop essential skills to critically evaluate media and engage responsibly.
OC Purls Knitting Group
Fri, May 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Bring your knitting projects to the library and enjoy some conversation while you knit!
Mahjongg Mondays
Mon, May 11, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Come play Mah Jongg at the library!
Hand & Foot Card Games
Tue, May 12, 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.
Painting Station
Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join us for a special Art Month activity where preschoolers can create, and express themselves through art. All materials will be provided. Ages 2-5.
DIY Farmer's Market Tote
Wed, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
As the farmer's market season is approaching, be prepared with a painted canvas tote that you made yourself. All materials will be provided.
This event is full
ELVIStory - The Spirit of '76
Wed, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Shores Main Floor,Upper Shores Meeting Room
This special musical history lesson captures the patriotic energy of 1976 alongside Elvis' enduring charisma and resilience during his final touring years.
Sensory Play
Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Sensory based activities for kids ages 2-5. Please register each child individually.
Recharge: Stress & Burnout Prevention for Everyday Life - Presented by Hackensack Meridian Health
Thu, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
This lecture explores strategies for managing stress and addressing the chronic depletion that can impact your health and productivity.
Chair Yoga
Fri, May 15, 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.
This event is full
OC Purls Knitting Group
Fri, May 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Bring your knitting projects to the library and enjoy some conversation while you knit!
Educate, Make, and Take Bug Spray Workshop - Sweet Bayou Lou
Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Upper Shores 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.
This event is full
Sensory Play
Mon, May 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Sensory based activities for kids ages 2-5. Please register each child individually.
Mahjongg Mondays
Mon, May 18, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Come play Mah Jongg at the library!
Hand & Foot Card Games
Tue, May 19, 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.
Movie in the Library: Woman in Gold
Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
A Jewish woman attempts to reclaim her family's property, which was stolen during WWII. With the help of a young lawyer, she starts legal proceedings in various countries. PG-13 (109 min)
Family Craft Time
Wed, May 20, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon craft activity. Please register each child individually. Ages 5-12.
Freedom Quilt Art
Mon, Jun 01, All day
In honor of Juneteenth, all ages are welcome to create a paper Freedom Quilt square. These will be put together to create a hanging art display.
Pride Month Crossword Puzzle
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Challenge your Pride Month knowledge with a crossword puzzle. While supplies last.
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Mahjongg Mondays
Mon, Jun 01, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Come play Mah Jongg at the library!
Freedom Quilt Art
Tue, Jun 02, All day
In honor of Juneteenth, all ages are welcome to create a paper Freedom Quilt square. These will be put together to create a hanging art display.
Hand & Foot Card Games
Tue, Jun 02, 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.
Tween Zone
Tue, Jun 02, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Join us for Tween Zone, a fun and welcoming space just for tweens! Each session may include hands-on crafts, creative projects, or opportunities to help out at the library. Ages 10-18.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 12 2026 at 9:00am
Freedom Quilt Art
Wed, Jun 03, All day
In honor of Juneteenth, all ages are welcome to create a paper Freedom Quilt square. These will be put together to create a hanging art display.
Paws For Preschoolers
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Preschoolers are invited to snuggle up, look through picture books, and read together with the help of a parent or caregiver to one of our therapy dogs. Ages 2-5.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 13 2026 at 9:00am
Cookbook Club
Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Bring in a dish from the selected cookbook of the month to share and discuss with fellow culinary enthusiasts!
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