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Create a Collage Craft For Teens

2024-09-24 17:00:00 2024-09-24 19:00:00 America/New_York Create a Collage Craft For Teens Create a collage craft using found materials such as books, magazines, and more! Toms River Branch - Home Town Dairy

Tuesday, September 24
5:00pm - 7:00pm

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Toms River Branch

Home Town Dairy

Create a collage craft using found materials such as books, magazines, and more!

Participants will create a collage craft with found materials such as magazines, books, felt, markers, paint, and glue etc. Once the program is concluded, participants will be able to take home a bag of materials to create a collage at home. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | DIY/Craft |

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Toms River Branch
Phone: 732-349-6200
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3D Pen Pals
Tue, Aug 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
What Will You Create Today?
3D Pen Pals
Tue, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
What Will You Create Today?
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Aug 19, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Family Storytime
Wed, Aug 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Discovery Room
Registration required, begins August 5. Please register each child individually. Visit the library for a storytime for the whole family! Ages 0-6 with a caregiver.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 5 2026 at 9:00am
Jimothy Shrinky Dinks
Wed, Aug 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Everybody's Favorite Trash Panda, Now In Shrinky Dink Form!
Jimothy Shrinky Dinks
Wed, Aug 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Everybody's Favorite Trash Panda, Now In Shrinky Dink Form!
Jimothy Shrinky Dinks
Wed, Aug 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Everybody's Favorite Trash Panda, Now In Shrinky Dink Form!
Drop-In Craft
Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discovery Room
Drop in to the children's department to make a fun craft! No registration required. Ages 7-12.
Jimothy Shrinky Dinks
Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Everybody's Favorite Trash Panda, Now In Shrinky Dink Form!
Jimothy Shrinky Dinks
Wed, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Everybody's Favorite Trash Panda, Now In Shrinky Dink Form!
Jimothy Shrinky Dinks
Wed, Aug 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Everybody's Favorite Trash Panda, Now In Shrinky Dink Form!
Waves of Hope: the Inspirational Story of Agnes Negra
Wed, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Green Room
Author Ronald Negra and Valerie, his wife, will discuss the creation of this book: the inspiring true story of his mother Agnes' dedication to our country during WWII. Please register.
"Painting the Sky with Sound" featuring the AirSynth - A Presentation by Rich Casella
Wed, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mancini Hall
Come join us for a live demonstration presented Rich Casella! Ages 10 - 18
Jimothy Shrinky Dinks
Wed, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Everybody's Favorite Trash Panda, Now In Shrinky Dink Form!
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Aug 20, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Sparks's Lab Mario Kart Race Day
Thu, Aug 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Let's A Go!
Sparks's Lab Mario Kart Race Day
Thu, Aug 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Let's A Go!
Sparks's Lab Mario Kart Race Day
Thu, Aug 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Let's A Go!
Teen English Conversation Group
Thu, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Green Room
Practice your English while school is out for the summer!
Drop-in Open Play
Thu, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discovery Room
No registration required. Stop by the Discovery Room for playtime, coloring, and more! Ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Sparks's Lab Mario Kart Race Day
Thu, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Let's A Go!
Sparks's Lab Mario Kart Race Day
Thu, Aug 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Let's A Go!
Sparks's Lab Mario Kart Race Day
Thu, Aug 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Let's A Go!
Device 101
Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
One-on-One beginner-level assistance with your device. Please register.
This event is full
Sparks's Lab Mario Kart Race Day
Thu, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Let's A Go!
Device 101
Thu, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
One-on-One beginner-level assistance with your device. Please register.
This event is full
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Aug 21, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Busy Builders
Fri, Aug 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!
Busy Builders
Fri, Aug 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Busy Builders
Fri, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!
Busy Builders
Fri, Aug 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!
Cardboard Crafting
Sat, Aug 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Aug 22, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Cardboard Crafting
Sat, Aug 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?
Cardboard Crafting
Sat, Aug 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?
Cardboard Crafting
Sat, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?
Cardboard Crafting
Sat, Aug 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Aug 23, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch. Due to the high demand, there is a limit of 15 minutes in the Space on Sundays. Availability is first come, first serve.
Snipping, Sticking & Laughing Out Loud: Collage - Artwork by Michelle Dillon
Mon, Aug 24, All day
McConnell Gallery
Come enjoy collage artwork by Michelle Dillon in our McConnell Gallery.
Cruel Sea With Manners - Artwork by Coastal Luck
Mon, Aug 24, All day
Gallery Spaces - Second Floor
Come enjoy seawater-infused artwork by Alexander Taylor (Coastal Luck) in our second floor gallery.
Teen Summer Reading Challenge
Mon, Aug 24, All day
Teens: Want to win cool prizes just for reading? Grab a challenge sheet at the Toms River Library to log books, pick from our box of fun prizes, and enter to win a big prize at the end of the summer!
Meet a Firefighter Storytime
Mon, Aug 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mancini Hall
Registration required; begins 8/10. Please register each child individually. Enjoy a firefighter-themed Storytime and meet the Fire Chief of Station 25 and their Dalmatian Halligan. Ages 3 - 6.
Registration opens Monday, August 10 2026 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Aug 24, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Aug 24, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Intro To 3D Modeling
Mon, Aug 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Learn The Basics Of 3D Modeling
Coding Stickers
Mon, Aug 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Discovery Room
Registration required; begins August 10th. Register each child individually. Make some cool pictures with a coding sticker sheet. Ages 8 - 12.
Registration opens Monday, August 10 2026 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Aug 25, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Baby Art & Play
Tue, Aug 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Discovery Room
Registration required, begins August 11. Please register each child individually. Make baby art and enjoy playtime with your little one! Dress for a mess. Ages 6-23 months with a caregiver.
Registration opens Tuesday, August 11 2026 at 9:00am
Sparks's Lab Mario Kart Race Day!
Tue, Aug 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Let's A Go!
Sparks's Lab Mario Kart Race Day!
Tue, Aug 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Let's A Go!
Sparks's Lab Mario Kart Race Day!
Tue, Aug 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Let's A Go!
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Aug 25, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Sparks's Lab Mario Kart Race Day!
Tue, Aug 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Let's A Go!
Sparks's Lab Mario Kart Race Day!
Tue, Aug 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Let's A Go!
Sparks's Lab Mario Kart Race Day!
Tue, Aug 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Let's A Go!
Vinyl Record Nights
Tue, Aug 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Green Room
Come unwind and listen to curated vinyl records.
Sparks's Lab Mario Kart Race Day!
Tue, Aug 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Let's A Go!
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Aug 26, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Waddler Storytime
Wed, Aug 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Discovery Room
Registration required; begins August 12th. Please register each child's name individually. Join us for stories and songs. Ages 12 - 23 months.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 12 2026 at 9:00am
Cardboard Crafting
Wed, Aug 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?
Cardboard Crafting
Wed, Aug 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?
Cardboard Crafting
Wed, Aug 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?
Cardboard Crafting
Wed, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?
Cardboard Crafting
Wed, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?
Adult Crochet Club
Wed, Aug 26, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Once You Get Started, You'll Be Hooked!
WREP: When Radio Entertained People
Wed, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Mancini Hall
Join us for an evening "broadcast" of skits from the Golden Age of radio, performed live by WREP's veteran actors.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Aug 27, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Toddler Art
Thu, Aug 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Discovery Room
Registration required; starting 8/13. Please register each child individually. Join us for simple art projects with toddlers and their caregivers. Dress for a mess. Ages 2 - 5.
Registration opens Thursday, August 13 2026 at 9:00am
Perler Bead Buddies
Thu, Aug 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!
Perler Bead Buddies
Thu, Aug 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!
Cancelled
Walk 4 Memory
Thu, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Walk 4 Memory is a multi-sensory, indoor walking based, FUN and EASY to Follow, movement to music program designed to improve body and brain fitness.
Perler Bead Buddies
Thu, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!
Teen English Conversation Group
Thu, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Green Room
Practice your English while school is out for the summer!
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Perler Bead Buddies
Thu, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!
Perler Bead Buddies
Thu, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!
Perler Bead Buddies
Thu, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!
Perler Bead Buddies
Thu, Aug 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!
Book Bundles to Go
Fri, Aug 28, 9:00am - 10:00am
YS Living Room/YS Area
As supplies last, check out a bundle of books from the children's department and a craft to take home. Ages 3 - 7.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Aug 28, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Perler Beads
Fri, Aug 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Discovery Room
Registration required; begins August 14. Get creative with Perler Beads. Ages 8 - 12.
Registration opens Friday, August 14 2026 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Join The Ragtimers in Commemorating America's 250th Birthday
Fri, Aug 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mancini Hall
Come celebrate America's 250th Birthday with Fred Lehotay and the Ragtimers as they perform classic patriotic favorites.
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