Name: Trick or Treat in the Library
Start: 2024-10-31T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-10-31T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Jackson Branch

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Trick or Treat in the Library

2-6 years

2024-10-31 10:00:00 2024-10-31 12:00:00 America/New_York Trick or Treat in the Library Come in costume for spooktacular candy, crafts and other fun activities! Perfect for ages 2-6. Sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library. Registration not required. Jackson Branch -

Thursday, October 31
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-31 10:00:00 2024-10-31 12:00:00 America/New_York Trick or Treat in the Library Come in costume for spooktacular candy, crafts and other fun activities! Perfect for ages 2-6. Sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library. Registration not required. Jackson Branch -

Jackson Branch

Come in costume for spooktacular candy, crafts and other fun activities! Perfect for ages 2-6. Sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library. Registration not required.

AGE GROUP: | Kids | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

Jackson Branch

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About the Branch

Upcoming Events

Drop In: 100th Anniversary Banner Coloring Activity

Tue, Jul 15, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Drop in near the Sensory Space from Sat. 7/12 through Sat. 7/19 to add to our 100th Anniversary Banner!

Teen Takeover - Ages 5-12

Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Jackson Meeting Room

Puppet shows, Giant game boards, movies, crafts? Come see what our Teen Volunteers have cooked up! Ages 5-12. Please Register. Please inquire about potential allergens.

Registration is now closed

Teen Takeover - Ages 5-12

Tue, Jul 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Puppet shows, Giant game boards, movies, crafts? Come see what our Teen Volunteers have cooked up! Ages 5-12. Please Register. Please inquire about potential Allergens.

Registration is now closed

Jackson Writers' Group

Tue, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

Bring your work, any genre.

Drop In: 100th Anniversary Banner Coloring Activity

Wed, Jul 16, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Drop in near the Sensory Space from Sat. 7/12 through Sat. 7/19 to add to our 100th Anniversary Banner!

Glow Paint Party - Ages 5-12

Wed, Jul 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Glow with the flow at this blacklight paint party with Lil Monsters Art. Ages 5-12. Please register.

Registration is now closed

Drop In: 100th Anniversary Banner Coloring Activity

Thu, Jul 17, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Drop in near the Sensory Space from Sat. 7/12 through Sat. 7/19 to add to our 100th Anniversary Banner!

Jackson Friends of the Library

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the library. New members are welcome.

Drop In: 100th Anniversary Banner Coloring Activity

Fri, Jul 18, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Drop in near the Sensory Space from Sat. 7/12 through Sat. 7/19 to add to our 100th Anniversary Banner!

Drop In: 100th Anniversary Banner Coloring Activity

Sat, Jul 19, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Drop in near the Sensory Space from Sat. 7/12 through Sat. 7/19 to add to our 100th Anniversary Banner!

Saturday Morning Cartoons - All Ages

Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Enjoy classic cartoons, coloring, and crafts available in the Children's Department. No registration required.

Saturday Morning Cartoon - All Ages

Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Come watch some cartoons in the Children's section.

Adults with Special Challenges Storytime

Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Jackson Meeting Room

Join us for a storytime perfect for adults with special challenges with a craft to follow. Ages 18 and up.

Unique Creatures - Ages 5-12

Mon, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Live animal show for ages 5 - 12.

This event is full

Community Crafters

Mon, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Makerspace

Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.

Sensory Play & Toddler Building - Ages 2-5

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Storytime Room

Explore your senses with fun station-based play. Please register.

This event is full

Paint a Patriotic Gnome

Tue, Jul 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace

Join us in the Makerspace for a creative afternoon! Patrons are invited to paint charming gnomes in festive red, white, and blue. All supplies provided.

This event is full

Gyotaku Fish Printing with WILDJersey - Ages 12-18

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Learn the art of Japanese fish printing. We'll start with a lesson in fish anatomy and then make your own colorful fish prints to keep. Sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library.

Outrageous Reptiles with Jenkinson?s Aquarium

Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Explore the characteristics of our scaly friends, the reptiles! During this live show meet reptile ambassadors to learn about their differences and how they adapt to their habitats.

Reading Buddies

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.

The Art of Charcuterie with Chef Brian Cook

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Come connect with your community and learn the art of charcuterie. Chef Brian Cook will teach you how to create the perfect charcuterie board. Potential allergen. Registration required.

This event is full

Drop in Pipecleaner Portraits - Ages 5-12

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Make a self portrait out of pipe cleaners! No Registration required.

Reading Buddies

Thu, Jul 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.

Community Crafters

Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Makerspace

Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.

Stroke Awareness - Find Out if You are at Risk - By Hackensack Meridian Health

Mon, Jul 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

According to the American Heart Association, stroke accounted for about 1 in every very 21 deaths in the United States and can be prevented by managing key health factors and behaviors.

Walk-in Health Assesments - By Hackensack Meridian Health

Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Makerspace

Join medical staff as they perform wellness screenings.

Fashion Design Around The World

Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Learn about different fashion cities, styles, and design cute outfits from around the world!

Tween Melted Crayon Butterflies - Ages 8-12

Tue, Jul 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Create a melted crayon butterfly. Sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library.

This event is full

Paint an Adoptable Pet

Tue, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Whether you're an animal lover, amateur painter, or all of the above, join us as we paint adorable, adoptable pet portraits from images shared by the Ocean County Animal Shelter.

Teen Takeover - Ages 5-12

Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Jackson Meeting Room

Puppet shows, Giant game boards, crafts? Come see what our Teen Volunteers have cooked up! Ages 5-12. Please Register.

Teen Takeover - Ages 5-12

Wed, Jul 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Puppet shows, Giant game boards, crafts? Come see what our Teen Volunteers have cooked up! Ages 5-12. Please Register.

Drop-in Crafts - All Ages

Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Drop by the Children's section to make a craft!

Mon, Jul 14	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 15	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 16	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 17	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 18	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 19	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 20	1:00PM to 5:00PM

Trick or Treat in the Library

2-6 years

Thursday, October 3110:00am - 12:00pm

Jackson Branch

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Thursday, October 31
10:00am - 12:00pm