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Maker Day

2024-08-22 10:00:00 2024-08-22 11:00:00 America/New_York Maker Day Maker activities at the library. Ages 5-18 Upper Shores Branch -

Thursday, August 22
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2024-08-22 10:00:00 2024-08-22 11:00:00 America/New_York Maker Day Maker activities at the library. Ages 5-18 Upper Shores Branch -

Maker activities at the library. Ages 5-18

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

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Upper Shores Branch

Phone: (732) 793-3996

Hours
We're closed Sunday August 31 due to Labor Day Weekend
Mon, Aug 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 Closed
(Labor Day Weekend)

Upcoming Events

Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join us for a fun music and movement program for ages 3-6. Parents do not need to register. Please register each child individually.
Registration is now closed

Cancelled
Wed, Aug 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sing your heart out as pianist Laurie Gold leads you in a lively, Pop Song Themed, Sing-Along!  Artists include Frank Sinatra, Elvis, The Carpenters, Billy Joel, Ray Charles, and many more!

Cancelled
Thu, Aug 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join Lavallette Heritage Committee President, Denise Wirth, to learn of the hardships and successes of the hamlet, Lavallette City by the Sea and its evolution to our beloved Borough of Lavallette.

Fri, Aug 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Take a sentimental journey with Fred Lehotay and the Ragtimers as they perform classic ragtime favorites from the 1920s.

Rescheduled
Fri, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Friday, August 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Take a sentimental journey with Fred Lehotay and the Ragtimers as they perform classic ragtime favorites from the 1920s.

Tue, Sep 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.

Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bring in a dish from the selected cookbook of the month to share and discuss with fellow culinary enthusiasts!

Thu, Sep 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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!

Thu, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
September Book: The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell

Fri, Sep 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
September Book: Dressmakers of Auschwitz by Lucy Adlington

Fri, Sep 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
September Book: Portrait of an Unknown Woman by Daniel Silva

Mon, Sep 08, 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.
This event is full

Mon, Sep 08, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Come play Mah Jongg at the library!

Tue, Sep 09, 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.

Wed, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Using stencils, paint your own Autumn-themed hanging sign. Registration required. All participants much register individually.
This event is full

Thu, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for stories and hands-on activities. Ages 2-5. Please register each child individually.

Thu, Sep 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Learn from our experts about the different types of stress, effective coping skills and relaxation techniques to reduce stress and anxiety.

Fri, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Bring your knitting projects to the library and enjoy some conversation while you knit!

Sat, Sep 13, 1:30pm - 3:15pm
Between a pregnant daughter, a wayward son, an absent ex-husband, and a hypochondriac mother, Wanda must figure out how to keep her family together without losing herself. TV-14 (97 min.)

Mon, Sep 15, 9:15am - 3:15pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
This event is for Seniors and Social Security Disability Recipients to get help filing the PAS-1 application for property tax relief. Call branch at 732-793-3996 to register, as spots are limited

Tue, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Between a pregnant daughter, a wayward son, an absent ex-husband, and a hypochondriac mother, Wanda must figure out how to keep her family together without losing herself. TV-14 (97 min.)

Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Learn about nature and our local environment, the NJ Pinelands. See and touch fascinating animal artifacts such as deer antlers, turtle shells, animal furs and more.
This event is full

Wed, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Join us for an afternoon craft activity to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. Please register each child individually Ages 5-12.

Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Sensory based activities for kids ages 2-5. Please register each child individually.

Thu, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
This one hour session for computer and mobile device novices will focus on computing best practices. Registration required.

Fri, Sep 19, 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

Sat, Sep 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us to celebrate OCL's 100th anniversary with cake and refreshments.

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:10pm
Join Deb Lyons as she performs songs celebrating the Jazz Age music of the Roaring 20's & 30's. This 100th Anniversary Program is sponsored by the Ocean County Library Foundation.

Mon, Sep 22, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Come play Mah Jongg at the library!

Tue, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Join us for some screen free arts and crafts fun for tweens. Ages 10-18.

Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for a fun, monthly painting project. Please register each child individually. Ages 2-5.

Wed, Sep 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Join the Friends of the Upper Shores Branch at the Mathis House in Toms River for an afternoon tea.

Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Sensory based activities for kids ages 2-5. Please register each child individually.
Registration opens Thursday, August 28 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Bring your knitting projects to the library and enjoy some conversation while you knit!