Jakes Branch County Park Presents: Nifty Nature Nik-Naks

Coloring for Adults with Special Needs

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.

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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.

Summertime Songs with Jessica Carroll

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.

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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.

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.

Drop-In Craft in the Children's Room

Fri, Jul 11, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.

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.

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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.

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.

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Toddler Music and Movement Storytime

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.

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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.

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.

Fri, Jul 18, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.

Storywalk® at the Stafford Branch - "Bugs from Head to Tail" by Stacey Roderick

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.

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.

Tween/Teen Tuesday: Stafford Branch - Christmas in July

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.

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

Support Group for Caregivers'

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.

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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.

End of Coloring Contest for Tweens

Fri, Jul 25, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.

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.

Creative Social Connections for Seniors

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Guess How Many Contest #3

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.

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

Fri, Aug 01, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.

Tween Art Contest Winners Announced

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.

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.

Tween/Teen Tuesday: Stafford Branch - Summer 3D Pens

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.

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

First Wednesday Book Club

Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Stafford Meeting Room

This month the group will be discussing The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline. Contact the Branch if you would like to join.

Wed, Aug 06, 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.

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