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Writing from Your Roots

2024-11-18 13:00:00 2024-11-18 15:00:00 America/New_York Writing from Your Roots Join our memoir class exploring how family history shapes us. Dive into your past to better understand your future through culture, community, and heritage. Please Register. Jackson Branch -

Monday, November 18
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-18 13:00:00 2024-11-18 15:00:00 America/New_York Writing from Your Roots Join our memoir class exploring how family history shapes us. Dive into your past to better understand your future through culture, community, and heritage. Please Register. Jackson Branch -

Jackson Branch

Join our memoir class exploring how family history shapes us. Dive into your past to better understand your future through culture, community, and heritage. Please Register.

Writing From Your Roots: Family Stories Memoir 2-hour Class

Where we come from defines us in our everyday lives. Whether it’s the cultures we associate ourselves with, the neighborhoods we are part of, or the company we keep, the tapestry of our family history can help us understand what family means to us. During this course, participants will immerse themselves in their own family histories by uncovering moments from the past to better understand their future. Registration is limited. Please register each person individually.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

Jackson Branch

Hours

About the Branch

Upcoming Events

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Tue, May 19, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Explore the Jewish Museum & U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum - An Armchair Travel Tour

Tue, May 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Learn about Jewish culture, art, history, and more from the comfort of your local library.

Jackson Writers' Group

Tue, May 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

Bring your work, any genre.

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Wed, May 20, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Little Chef: Candy Sushi - Ages 6-12

Wed, May 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Makerspace

Come and make Candy Sushi with us in the Makerspace!

This event is full

English Conversation Group

Wed, May 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

New to speaking English? Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English. New members are always welcome.

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Thu, May 21, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Ocean County Health Department - Information Table

Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Meet with representatives from the Ocean County Health Department.

Dental Storytime - Ages 18m-5 years

Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Storytime Room

What does a marching band member use to brush her teeth?....... A tuba toothpaste! Presented by Ocean Pediatric Dental. Ages 18 months to 5 years. Please register.

This event is full

Sensory Friendly Movie

Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Sensory Space

Join us for a Sensory Friendly Movie!

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Fri, May 22, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Street Eats - Korean Gilgeori Toast

Fri, May 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Makerspace

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a cooking demonstration of Korean gilgeori toast.

This event is full

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Sat, May 23, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Maker Building Drop-in - All Ages

Sat, May 23, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Join us in the Children's Department for some building fun.

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Tue, May 26, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Tue, May 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB).

Adults with Special Challenges : Explore your 5 Senses

Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sensory Space

Come explore your sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch!

This event is full

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Wed, May 27, 11:45am - 8:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

English Conversation Group

Wed, May 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

New to speaking English? Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English. New members are always welcome.

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Thu, May 28, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Fri, May 29, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Sat, May 30, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Sun, May 31, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Mon, Jun 01, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Community Crafters

Mon, Jun 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Makerspace

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

Dino Drop In Craft - All Ages

Mon, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Visit the library and make some Dinosaur themed crafts with us! No registration required!

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Tue, Jun 02, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Tuesday Muse Book Discussion

Tue, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

Title: The Betrayal of Anne Frank: A Cold Case

Pride Month Button Making Drop-In for Teens - Ages 12-18

Tue, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Drop into the Teen Zone to design your own custom button to wear and display with pride!

Jackson Writers' Group

Tue, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

Bring your work, any genre.

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Wed, Jun 03, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

LGBTQ+ Pride Trivia

Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Play along and test your knowledge of LGBTQ+ history, culture, identity, and global rights at Pride & Knowledge: The Ultimate LGBTQ+ Trivia!

English Conversation Group

Wed, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

Practice speaking English

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Thu, Jun 04, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom - A Screening in Honor of Juneteenth

Thu, Jun 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

This film is available via the streaming platform Kanopy. You can access Kanopy for free with your library card. To learn more or browse the site, click here: http://oceancounty.kanopy.com/.

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Fri, Jun 05, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Sat, Jun 06, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Maker Building Drop-in - All Ages

Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Join us in the Children's Department for some building fun.

Mindfulness Meditation: Regulating Emotions

Sat, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Jackson Meeting Room

Presented by Shazia Zaman, a certified mindfulness meditation teacher and practitioner.

Educate, Make, and Take Bug Spray Workshop - Sweet Bayou Lou

Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Join Herbalist Vee for a fun and informative class where you'll learn how to make your own all-natural bug spray using simple ingredients and a variety of essential oils.

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Sun, Jun 07, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Mon, Jun 08, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Community Crafters

Mon, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Makerspace

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

Messy Art - Ages 2-5

Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Storytime Room

Station based art play. Dress for a mess. Please register.

Registration opens Monday, May 25 2026 at 9:00am

Adults with Special Challenges - Sensory Bingo

Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sensory Space

Come play BINGO in our Sensory Space!

This event is full

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Tue, Jun 09, 12:00pm - 8:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Jackson Afternoon Book Discussion Group

Tue, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Title: The Splendid and the Vile

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Wed, Jun 10, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Paws for Reading: Molly McMuffin - Ages 6-12

Wed, Jun 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Storytime Room

Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Four 15 minute time slots available. Please call the Jackson Branch Children's line 732-928-4400 ext. 3809 to inquire availability!

Rescheduled

Paws for Reading: Molly McMuffin - Ages 6-12

Wed, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

New date Wednesday, June 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Four 15 minute time slots available. Please call the Jackson Branch Children's line 732-928-4400 ext. 3809 to inquire availability!

English Conversation Group

Wed, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

New to speaking English? Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English. New members are always welcome.

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Thu, Jun 11, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Join yoga instructor Belle Burns for an hour long gentle and beginner Friendly Chair yoga practice.

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Fri, Jun 12, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Adults With Special Challenges Craft - Paper Roses for National Rose Day!

Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Jackson Quiet Study Room

Making tissue paper roses for national rose day!

This event is full

Virtual Museum Tours - Presented by AARP

Fri, Jun 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Tour world famous museums from the comfort of our library!

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Sat, Jun 13, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Sun, Jun 14, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Mon, Jun 15, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Community Crafters

Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Makerspace

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

Adults with Special Challenges Craft

Mon, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Jackson Quiet Study Room,Sensory Space

Come craft with us!

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Tue, Jun 16, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Native Plants of Ocean County with Rutgers Master Gardeners

Tue, Jun 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Topics to be covered include local soil, salt, and wind, featuring species like Foxglove Beardtongue, Butterfly Weed, Ninebark, and Joe-Pye Weed.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Tue, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB).

Jackson Writers' Group

Tue, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

Bring your work, any genre.

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Wed, Jun 17, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Estate Planning, Wills and Probate

Wed, Jun 17, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Wills are just one part of estate plans. An attorney and member of the New Jersey Bar Foundation will cover wills and trusts including special needs trusts. Want to know more? Please register.

Tween Makerspace Craft: Popsicle Catapults - Ages 6-12

Wed, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Makerspace

Come visit the Ocean County Library and make your very own popsicle stick catapult! Registration required.

Registration opens Wednesday, May 27 2026 at 3:30pm

English Conversation Group

Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

New to speaking English? Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English. New members are always welcome.

Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours

Thu, Jun 18, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Parachute Play - 3-5 Years

Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Jackson Meeting Room

Ready for an adventure? Come join us for our immersive Parachute play! For ages 3-5. Please Register.

Registration opens Thursday, June 4 2026 at 10:30am

Prehistoric Life of New Jersey, Dig It! - Dinosaurs, Mammoths & Sharks, Oh, My!

Thu, Jun 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

New Jersey's Wild Past: Fossils, Climate, and Living Treasures. Step into deep time and uncover the incredible natural history beneath your feet.

Registration opens Tuesday, May 19 2026 at 2:30pm

Jackson Friends of the Library Meeting

Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

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

Sensory Friendly Movie - Luca (PG)

Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Sensory Space

Join us for a Sensory Friendly Movie!

Registration opens Thursday, May 28 2026 at 6:00pm