Parental Guidance

Ask a Rutgers Master Gardener - Diagnostic Clinics

Mon, Jul 27, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Stop by the children's area to complete a scavenger hunt. New scavenger hunt each Monday from 6/22 to 8/24.

Mon, Jul 27, 9:30am - 11:30am

The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County will answer any gardening questions. Bring photos/specimens of insects and/or plants, shrubs, and trees for ID, diagnosis and recommendation. Drop in.

JAM (Joy, Art, Music) - for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Spend the morning making crafts and socializing with others. Sponsored by the Reynolds Family Foundation.

This event is full

Song Sung Blue - (PG-13) 133 minutes

Mon, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Join us for an afternoon movie at the Barnegat Library.

Mon, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.

Wood Painting for Adults

Tue, Jul 28, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Paint your own custom wooden sign with Debby Pease! Choose your favorite stencil and bring home a fun, decorative piece you made yourself. Sponsored by Friends of the Barnegat Library.

This event is full

Cartooning Lessons - Telling Your Stories Using the Language of Comics

Tue, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Drop in with your own supplies.

Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Author Mike Dawson is back at Barnegat library for a cartooning lesson workshop. Participants will be led through hands-on drawing exercises. Book signing follows. Ages 8-12. Registration required.

This event is full

Faux Fossils - Ages 5 - 7

Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Learn how fossils teach us about living things of long ago with Debbie of WILD Jersey. Children will examine some real fossils, and then make their own fossil impression to keep. Ages 5 - 7. Register

This event is full

New Jersey's Precious Pinelands with Jenkinson's Aquarium

Wed, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

During this live show, meet animal ambassadors to learn all about the history of these vast oak-pine forests, their diverse wildlife. Ages 8-17.

Quirky Dinosaur Candles - for teens

Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Create your own scented soy candle with an artist from Westwood & Quinn! Choose a signature scent, design a quirky dinosaur-themed label, and top it with a fossil-shaped wax melt. Ages 13-18.

A Farmer's Market Meal with Chef Brian Cook

Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Learn how to make a simple meal with ingredients found at a farmer's market for a true farm to table experience.

This event is full

EWE Knit and Crochet

Thu, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Drop in with your own supplies.

Cancelled

Flower Wreaths - tween & teen craft

Thu, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Join us to make a flower wreath. Ages 9-15.

The Strange World of Reptiles

Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

See, touch, and learn about reptiles, including snakes, lizards, and turtles. Ages 5-12. Registration is required.

This event is full

Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Drop in with your own supplies.

Lunch and Movie: Night at the Museum - (PG) 108 minutes

Mon, Aug 03, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Stop by the children's area to complete a scavenger hunt. New scavenger hunt each Monday from 6/22 to 8/24.

Mon, Aug 03, 12:30pm - 3:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Join us for an afternoon movie and lunch at the Barnegat Library. Lunch will be provided by Causeway CARes at 12:30 pm. If you are attending the lunch, please register. The movie begins at 1 pm.

This event is full

Mon, Aug 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.

First Wednesday Book Club

Tue, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Drop in with your own supplies.

Book Café

Tue, Aug 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Drop in and talk about what you're reading and enjoy light refreshments. Sponsored by the Friends of the Barnegat Library.

Wed, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

Barnegat Meeting Room

This month the group will be discussing "Life We Bury" by Allen Eskens. Contact the Barnegat Branch if you are interested in joining this group.

Blending Fun with Amy - Smoothie Bowls

Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Join us for a fun and educational smoothie bowl blending demo and tasting program. Potential allergen. Sponsored by Friends of the Barnegat Branch.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens - Unearth a Story Edition

Wed, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Embark on a beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons adventure in a world full of prehistoric creatures and ancient discoveries. Open to new and experienced players. Ages 13 - 18.

Caregiver Support Group

Thu, Aug 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Barnegat 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.

The Sky Tonight - Planetarium Show - for tweens and teens

Thu, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Drop in with your own supplies.

Thu, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Join us for an unforgettable day of stargazing from the comfort of the Library. ages 10-18.

Sat, Aug 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Drop in with your own supplies.

Jurassic World - (PG-13) 124 minutes

Mon, Aug 10, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Stop by the children's area to complete a scavenger hunt. New scavenger hunt each Monday from 6/22 to 8/24.

Mon, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Join us for an afternoon movie at the Barnegat Library.

Back to School with Confidence (Grades 2-3) - Presented by NJ4S Compass Ocean County

Mon, Aug 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.

Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Barnegat Meeting Room

Sign-up for this three-week series. Each week will feature a new topic so you can go back to school with A+ confidence. Presented by NJ4S Compass Ocean County.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 28 2026 at 9:00am

Back to School with Confidence (Grades 4-5) - Presented by NJ4S Compass Ocean County

Tue, Aug 11, 11:15am - 11:45am

Barnegat Meeting Room

Sign-up for this three-week series. Each week will feature a new topic so you can go back to school with A+ confidence. Presented by NJ4S Compass Ocean County.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 28 2026 at 9:00am

Hanging Book Mobile - craft for adults

Tue, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Drop in with your own supplies.

Tue, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Give old pages new life in this creative craft! Transform a book into a stunning hanging sculpture by folding and shaping its pages into a unique work of art.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 28 2026 at 9:00am

Candy Bingo - Family Program

Thu, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Drop in with your own supplies.

Thu, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Come to the library for family fun. Ages 4 - 12. Register children.

Registration opens Thursday, July 30 2026 at 9:00am

Draw & Discover: Charcoal for Non Artists

Fri, Aug 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Barnegat 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 Friday, July 31 2026 at 9:00am

Sat, Aug 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Drop in with your own supplies.

Percy vs. Goliath - (PG-13) 99 minutes

Mon, Aug 17, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Stop by the children's area to complete a scavenger hunt. New scavenger hunt each Monday from 6/22 to 8/24.

Mon, Aug 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Join us for an afternoon movie at the Barnegat Library.

Back to School with Confidence (Grades 2-3) - Presented by NJ4S Compass Ocean County

Mon, Aug 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.

Tue, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Barnegat Meeting Room

Sign-up for this three-week series. Each week will feature a new topic so you can go back to school with A+ confidence. Presented by NJ4S Compass Ocean County.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 28 2026 at 9:00am

Back to School with Confidence (Grades 4-5) - Presented by NJ4S Compass Ocean County

Tue, Aug 18, 11:15am - 11:45am

Barnegat Meeting Room

Sign-up for this three-week series. Each week will feature a new topic so you can go back to school with A+ confidence. Presented by NJ4S Compass Ocean County.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 28 2026 at 9:00am

Little Archaeologists - w/ the American Swedish Historical Museum

Tue, Aug 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Drop in with your own supplies.

Art Chat

Tue, Aug 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Meet and talk with local artists. Bring your own work for feedback.

Wed, Aug 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Learn about archaeology and museums as we get a hands-on look at archaeology through a storytime, archaeological tool exploration, and a mini dig site. Ages 2-6. Register.

Registration opens Wednesday, August 5 2026 at 9:00am

Join The Ragtimers in Commemorating America's 250th Birthday

Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Come celebrate America's 250th Birthday with Fred Lehotay and the Ragtimers as they perform classic patriotic favorites.

Registration opens Wednesday, August 5 2026 at 9:00am

Rescheduled

Anime Cooking with Chef Brian - for teens

Wed, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

New date Wednesday, August 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Join Chef Brian for a live cooking demonstration where you'll learn how to make delicious anime-inspired dishes inspired by your favorite shows. Potential allergen. Ages 12-18.

Teapot Planters - craft for adults

Thu, Aug 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Drop in with your own supplies.

Thu, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Paint your own charming ceramic teapot planter perfect for succulents, cacti, or small houseplants. Add a whimsical touch to your kitchen, windowsill, or garden!

Registration opens Thursday, August 6 2026 at 9:00am

The Baby-sitters Club - Ages 8-12

Thu, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Join us for an exciting Baby-Sitters Club program at the Library! Fans of the beloved book series will enjoy a variety of fun and engaging activities. Ages 8-12. Register.

Registration opens Thursday, August 6 2026 at 9:00am

Sat, Aug 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Drop in with your own supplies.

JAM (Joy, Art, Music) - for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Mon, Aug 24, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Stop by the children's area to complete a scavenger hunt. New scavenger hunt each Monday from 6/22 to 8/24.

Mon, Aug 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Spend the morning making crafts and socializing with others. Sponsored by the Reynolds Family Foundation.

Eat Pray Love - (PG-13) 145 minutes

Mon, Aug 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Join us for an afternoon movie at the Barnegat Library.

Back to School with Confidence (Grades 2-3) - Presented by NJ4S Compass Ocean County

Mon, Aug 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.

Tue, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Barnegat Meeting Room

Sign-up for this three-week series. Each week will feature a new topic so you can go back to school with A+ confidence. Presented by NJ4S Compass Ocean County.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 28 2026 at 9:00am

Back to School with Confidence (Grades 4-5) - Presented by NJ4S Compass Ocean County

Tue, Aug 25, 11:15am - 11:45am

Barnegat Meeting Room

Sign-up for this three-week series. Each week will feature a new topic so you can go back to school with A+ confidence. Presented by NJ4S Compass Ocean County.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 28 2026 at 9:00am