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Day of the Dead/ El Día de los Muertos

2024-10-09 14:30:00 2024-10-09 15:30:00 America/New_York Day of the Dead/ El Día de los Muertos Day of the Dead, or El Día de los Muertos, is a traditional Latin American holiday celebrating the lives of loved ones who have passed away. Please register. Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Wednesday, October 09
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-09 14:30:00 2024-10-09 15:30:00 America/New_York Day of the Dead/ El Día de los Muertos Day of the Dead, or El Día de los Muertos, is a traditional Latin American holiday celebrating the lives of loved ones who have passed away. Please register. Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Stafford Branch

Stafford Meeting Room

Day of the Dead, or El Día de los Muertos, is a traditional Latin American holiday celebrating the lives of loved ones who have passed away. Please register.

Dias de los Muertas/Day of the Dead is a vibrant celebration of life combining ancient Aztec and Spanish Catholic beliefs and rituals.  The dead are remembered and celebrated.  Hear the story, view pictures from Oaxaca, see the ofrenda, taste some pan de muertes (bread of the dead) and hot chocolate.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General | Cultural Heritage & Celebrations |

TAGS: | HispanicHeritageMonth |

Stafford Branch
Phone: (609) 597-3381
Hours
Mon, Jul 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jul 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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.
Read & Weed Storytime 
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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Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Toddler Music and Movement Storytime
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
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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.
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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.
Mah Jongg
Fri, Jul 18, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
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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.
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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.
Read & Weed Storytime 
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.
Tween/Teen Tuesday: Stafford Branch - Christmas in July
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.
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Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Support Group for Caregivers'
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.
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.
Mah Jongg
Fri, Jul 25, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
End of Coloring Contest for Tweens
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.
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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.
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Stafford Meeting Room
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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.
Read & Weed Storytime 
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.
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Tue, Jul 29, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
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Stafford Meeting Room
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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.
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Stafford Meeting Room
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Guess How Many and win a prize!
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Stafford Meeting Room
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Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
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Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
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Mon, Aug 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Stafford Meeting Room
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Mon, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
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Mon, Aug 04, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Stafford Meeting Room
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Stafford Meeting Room
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Stafford Meeting Room
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Stafford Meeting Room
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Reading Buddies with Therapy Dogs
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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Outrageous Reptiles with Jenkinson's Aquarium
Thu, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
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String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Thu, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
Parkinson Voice Project's SPEAK OUT!®
Fri, Aug 08, 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.
Mah Jongg
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Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
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Sun, Aug 10, 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, Aug 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Storywalk® at the Stafford Branch with Tomorrow's Lily by Chris Raschka. Ages 3-12 and families. Drop-In.
Plant-astic Succulents & Cacti
Mon, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Stafford Meeting Room
Explore the definition of succulents, and their types and traits. Presented by Roberta Quinn certified Rutgers Master Gardener of Ocean County. Please register.  
Bayside Ukulele Club
Mon, Aug 11, 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.
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Tue, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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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