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Homeschool Hangout

Kids, Tweens, & Teens
2024-09-06 14:30:00 2024-09-06 15:30:00 America/New_York Homeschool Hangout Homeschooling families can join together for crafts, board-games and conversation. Long Beach Island Branch -

Friday, September 06
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-06 14:30:00 2024-09-06 15:30:00 America/New_York Homeschool Hangout Homeschooling families can join together for crafts, board-games and conversation. Long Beach Island Branch -

Homeschooling families can join together for crafts, board-games and conversation.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Homeschool Program |

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Long Beach Island Branch
Phone: (609) 494-2480
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We're closed Friday July 03 due to Independence Day (Observed)
We're closed Saturday July 04 due to Independence Day
Mon, Jun 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jun 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Jul 03 Closed
(Independence Day (Observed))
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Meet a firefighter - Ages 2-5
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
LBI Meeting Room
Meet a Surf City firefighter and share a story & craft. Reg required.
This event is full
World Cup Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Jul 01, All day
Stop by the Long Beach Island Branch this month and complete our fun monthly scavenger hunt.
Washed Upon the Shore - Art Exhibit
Wed, Jul 01, All day
Let the tides carry you to shore, and set your sights on the world of Coastal Luck. Alexander's work highlights the essential power of the ocean, inviting viewers to reflect, and connect.
Book Club of LBI
Wed, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LBI Meeting Room
This month's book is: The Caretakers by Amanda Bestor-Siegal
Red, White, and Blue Crafts - Ages 5-12
Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 10:45am
Celebrate the 4th of July with patriotic crafts. Registration required. Supplies limited.
This event is full
Patriotic Puzzle Packs
Thu, Jul 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Pick up a pack of puzzles and brainteasers to keep your mind sharp. While supplies last.
LBI Poet's Studio
Thu, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LBI Meeting Room
Accomplished and emerging poets alike can find inspiration in our Zoom workshop. To attend this virtual event contact Sue Cummings via email scummings817@comcast.net to receive the Zoom link.
Chair Ballet
Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
LBI Meeting Room
Perfect for the ballet beginner. Experience the joy of chair-based dancing in a class that combines both ballet and exercise specifically for adults.
Movie Matinee Monday: SCHOOL OF ROCK
Mon, Jul 06, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
LBI Meeting Room
Monday: 7/6- 1:30 PM: SCHOOL OF ROCK (2003), Comedy, Rated PG-13, 108 min.
Blood Pressure Clinic
Tue, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
LBI Meeting Room
Free monthly blood pressure screening from 11am-12pm the first Tuesday of every month performed by the Long Beach Island Health Department. Walk-ins welcome.
An Evening with Gregory Andrus - Author of A Walk Along the Jersey Shore
Tue, Jul 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LBI Meeting Room
Join Gregory for an evening of stories, chapter readings, and open discussion as we learn about the everchanging shore, and how we are each on our own journey. Please register.
Celebrating Disability Pride Month with Author Jen Malia
Wed, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
LBI Meeting Room
In honor of Disability Pride Month, join us for an Author's Visit with Jen Malia, autistic author of Too Sticky! Sensory Issues with Autism. Q&A session to follow. Please register.
Surflight Serenaders - All Ages Welcome
Thu, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
LBI Meeting Room
The Surflight Serenaders are back! This youth singing group returns to entertain you with the magic of song! REG required.
LBI Canasta
Fri, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
LBI Meeting Room
Play Canasta with other teams and players at the Long Beach Island Library twice a month. Participants must already have a basic knowledge of the game.
Morning Magic & Munchies with Magician Jake Strong - Family Program
Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
LBI Meeting Room
Join Jake Strong for his interactive family-friendly magic show that gets children AND adults having a great experience together. Please register.
This event is full
Cinema in a Bag: CODA (2021)
Mon, Jul 13, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
*MOVIE KIT ONLY* Monday: 7/13- 1:30 PM: CODA (2021) Rated PG-13. Copies of the movie will be available for check out while supplies last. All you need to enjoy a movie at home. Potential allergen.
Songs with Miss Summer - Ages 0-4
Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
LBI Meeting Room
*All children must wear foot coverings (shoes, booties, slippers, or socks) in order to follow the library's health & safety rules.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 30 2026 at 10:00am
Ask a Master Gardener
Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Bring your plant questions to the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County. Drop in with photos or physical samples of your plants, shrubs, or trees, for diagnosis and care recommendations.
Tal Naccarato, LIVE, UNPLUGGED!
Tue, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LBI Meeting Room
Tal Naccarato, guitarist and songwriter, presents a live solo acoustic concert blending original and traditional works, exploring the genre's history and featuring rare vintage instruments.
Classroom Adventure Stories "Can You Dig it?" - Ages 4-12
Wed, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Go on an imagination fueled adventure in the world of dinosaurs and learn the importance of teamwork through the magic of storytelling! REG required.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 9:00am
Blending Fun with Amy - Coffee Barista - Ages 13-18
Thu, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
LBI Meeting Room
We will learn / talk about prepping iced brown sugar shaken espresso, iced whipped coffee, homemade sweet creamers, homemade cold foam. Potential allergen.
Registration opens Thursday, July 2 2026 at 9:00am
Seashell Geodes with Wild Jersey - Ages 8-12
Fri, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
We?ll take a look inside some real crystal geodes and talk about how they form. Then kids will make their own Borax crystal geodes from seashells! REG required.
Registration opens Thursday, July 2 2026 at 11:00am
LBI Canasta
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
LBI Meeting Room
Play Canasta with other teams and players at the Long Beach Island Library twice a month. Participants must already have a basic knowledge of the game.
Movie Matinee Monday: WEINER DOG NATIONALS (2013)
Mon, Jul 20, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
LBI Meeting Room
Monday: 7/20- 1:30 PM: WEINER DOG NATIONALS (2013), Family/Comedy, Rated G, 82 min. Please register.
Story Explorers - Ages 3-5
Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
LBI Meeting Room
Read longer books and discuss what we have learned. After books and songs we will share a simple craft. REG required.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 7 2026 at 10:00am
Friends of the Island Library Book Sale
Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
LBI Meeting Room
Purchase some books to help the Friends of the Island Library continue to provide great programs and support.
Lighthouse Button Art Workshop
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LBI Meeting Room
Create a lighthouse using various buttons and embellishments. All materials will be provided. Please register.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 7 2026 at 9:00am
Ben Franklin & Betsy Ross: Founding Father, Founding Mother
Wed, Jul 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Portrayed by Rob Devitis and Alisa Dupuy, Dr. Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross will regale us with stories of their lives during the American Revolution!
Registration opens Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 9:00am
PJ Party at the Park - Bayview Park
Wed, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for stories & a craft at Bayview Park in Branch Beach. In the case of rain, this event will be held at the Long Beach Island in Surf City.
Surflight Serenaders - All Ages Welcome
Thu, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
LBI Meeting Room
The Surflight Serenaders are back! This youth singing group returns to entertain you with the magic of song! REG required.
Registration opens Thursday, July 9 2026 at 3:30pm
Minecraft Gaming w/ Arrayscape - Ages 9-18
Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
LBI Meeting Room
Whether you are new to Minecraft or an expert, come have fun gaming as a group, with help from the Arrayscape Gamers. REG required.
Registration opens Friday, July 10 2026 at 2:00pm
Movie Matinee Monday: HARRY POTTER AND PRISONER OF AZKABAN
Mon, Jul 27, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
LBI Meeting Room
Monday: 7/27- 1:30 PM: HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN (2004), Family, Rated PG, 142 min. Please register.
Registration opens Monday, July 6 2026 at 9:00am
Toddler Time - Ages 1-3
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
LBI Meeting Room
*all children must wear shoes or slippers of some kind to follow health and safety guidelines. Stop by the Long Beach Island branch for Toddler storytime.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 14 2026 at 10:00am
Estate Planning Workshop
Tue, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LBI Meeting Room
Attorney Paul R. Daniele, Esq. will separate facts from fiction during his estate planning workshop at the LBI Branch. Please register.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 7 2026 at 9:00am
Draw & Discover: Charcoal for Non Artists
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
LBI Meeting Room
Inspired by the American landscape in all its forms, this expressive drawing workshop is designed especially for those with no artistic experience. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 15 2026 at 9:00am
Dinosaur Dioramas - Ages 7-12
Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LBI Meeting Room
Make a habitat for your favorite dinosaur. Ages 7-12. REG required. Supplies Limited.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 15 2026 at 9:00am
Little Builders - Ages 2-6
Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
LBI Meeting Room
Have fun playing with different building toys while practicing fine motor skills. REG required
Registration opens Thursday, July 16 2026 at 10:00am
Zine Making Workshop - with Creativebug
Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
LBI Meeting Room
In this hands-on workshop, discover the basics of zine-making and create your own mini zine to take home. All materials will be provided. Please register.
Registration opens Thursday, July 16 2026 at 9:00am
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