Come to our Bingo n' Pizza Party to play Bingo, eat pizza, meet new friends, have fun, and win some prizes. Ages 11-18. Potential Allergens. Please register.
Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Meet us in the Teen Zone to Participate in our school year volunteer program!
Registration required; starting 5/20. Join us every month to explore, create, and learn. This month, we will make Cardinals and Blue Jays using cardboard and yarn. Ages 8 - 12.
Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Meet us in the Teen Zone to Participate in our school year volunteer program!
Slavery shaped New Jersey from the 1600s through the Revolution. Learn about Lewis Morris, Colonel Tye, and others as author Rick Geffken uncovers the state's overlooked history of enslavement.
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch. Due to popular demand, there is a limit of 15 minutes in the Space on Sundays. Availability is first come, first serve.
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!
The Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River meet monthly to discuss fund raising activities that support the library. New members are welcome.
Registration required; begins May 26. Please register each child individually. Grow little one's love for the library with stories, songs, playtime, and more. Ages 12-23 months with a caregiver.
Registration required; begins 5/27. Please register each child's name individually. Learn some easy watercolor techniques for kids and unleash your creativity on a painting project. Ages 6 - 12.
Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Meet us in the Teen Zone to Participate in our school year volunteer program!
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America's founding, join local historian Jim Segrave-Daly for a lively discussion about the pivotal role that New Jersey & Toms River played.
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.
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!
Registration required; begins June 2nd. Please register each child's name individually. We have leftover crafts and we need awesome kids to stop by and make them. Ages 5 - 12.
Registration required; begins June 3. Please register each child individually. Visit the library to develop pre-literacy skills with stories, songs, movement, & more. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 3 2026 at 9:00am
Academic accommodations for a high school student are often made by the individual in conjunction with their caregivers. This changes in college, however.
Greg Attonito (of punk legends The Bouncing Souls) and singer/songwriter Shanti Wintergate bring their energetic, interactive "kindie rock" to the library. Please register.
Registration required; starting 6/5. Please register each child individually. Enjoy stories and songs while engaging your little one's senses in our calming Sensory Space. Ages 3 - 5.
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.
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!
Join accomplished Athletic Trainer and Martial Arts Expert Nikki Valentines as she shares tips on self-defense and anti-bullying in this special hands-on workshop.
Registration required; begins 6/9. Please register each child's name individually. Visit the library for an interactive program for you and your baby. For babies up to 12 months with a caregiver.
Trevor's Banned Book Club believes reading is fundamental and knowledge is power. Gather to read and discuss books that have been subject to bans across the country.
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.
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!
Sue Dupre, dressed as an 18th century dancing master, will teach a participatory lesson in how to dance simple country dances of Colonial America and the Revolutionary War era.
Registration required, begins June 16. Please register each child individually. Visit the library to develop pre-literacy skills with stories, songs, movement, & more. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 30 2026 at 9:00am
Celebrate America's 250th Birthday by watching a movie featuring the most patriotic superhero. Snacks will be served while we watch "Captain America: Brave New World" (PG-13).
Drop into the Children's Department for some building fun. We will have LEGO®, DUPLO®, MAGNA-TILES®, and KEVA Planks. Ages 5 - 12. No registration required.
