Name: Film Showing: Life Without Basketball
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End: 2025-01-21T15:30:00-05:00
Location: Jackson Branch

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Film Showing: Life Without Basketball

: The Life of a Female Muslim Athlete

Jackson Branch

(NR) 90 min. Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir became the first Division I basketball player to play wearing a hijab, when a ruling ends her chances professionally. In honor of Muslim American Heritage Month

(NR) 90 min. Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir broke barriers in becoming the first Division I basketball player to play wearing a hijab. When a ruling ends her chances at playing professionally, she re-examines her faith and identity as a Muslim American. In honor of Muslim American Heritage Month. Available from Ocean County Library's Kanopy database.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Movie | General |

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Sat, Jul 12, 9:30am - 4:30pm

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Mindfulness Meditation: Three Poisons

Sat, Jul 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

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Explore three basic causes of suffering in this compassion based meditation. Presented by Shazia Zaman, a certified mindfulness meditation practitioner.

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Jackson Meeting Room

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Mon, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Join Carolyn Frazier from Beach House Studio to paint a Summer theme on canvas while you enjoy refreshment. Materials are limited. Please register. Sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library.

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Drop In: 100th Anniversary Banner Coloring Activity

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

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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.

Teen Takeover - Ages 5-12

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

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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.

Jackson Writers' Group

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

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Drop In: 100th Anniversary Banner Coloring Activity

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

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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.

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

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

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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

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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.

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Community Crafters

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

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Sensory Play & Toddler Building - Ages 2-5

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

Storytime Room

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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.

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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.

Drop in Pipecleaner Portraits - Ages 5-12

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

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The Art of Charcuterie with Chef Brian Cook

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

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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.

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

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

Makerspace

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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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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Film Showing: Life Without Basketball

: The Life of a Female Muslim Athlete

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