Finger Knitting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dino Drop In Craft - All Ages

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.

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

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

Tuesday Muse Book Discussion

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

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

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.

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!

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

Jackson Quiet Study Room

Practice speaking English

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

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

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

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/.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Adults with Special Challenges - Sensory Bingo

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.

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

Sensory Space

Come play BINGO in our Sensory Space!

This event is full

Jackson Afternoon Book Discussion Group

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

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

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

Jackson Meeting Room

Title: The Splendid and the Vile

Paws for Reading: Molly McMuffin - Ages 6-12

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

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

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!

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.

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

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

Chair Yoga

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.

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adults with Special Challenges Craft

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.

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

Jackson Quiet Study Room,Sensory Space

Come craft with us!

Native Plants of Ocean County with Rutgers Master Gardeners

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

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

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.

Estate Planning, Wills and Probate

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

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

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.

This event is full

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.

Parachute Play - 3-5 Years

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

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

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.

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

Caribbean Heritage Month Drop-in Crafts - All Ages

Fri, Jun 19, 9:30am - 4:30pm

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

Fri, Jun 19, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Join us in the Children's Department and create a craft in celebration of Caribbean Heritage Month.

Maker Drop-in Building: Connetix Magnetic Tiles - All Ages

Sat, Jun 20, 9:30am - 4:30pm

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

Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 2:00pm

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

Sun, Jun 21, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

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

Mon, Jun 22, 9:30am - 8:30pm

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

Mon, Jun 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Makerspace

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

Tue, Jun 23, 9:30am - 8:30pm

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

Babytime - 0 - 18 months

Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Storytime Room

Join us for 15 - 20 minutes of songs and activities followed by an hour of adult and child socialization. Ages 0 - 18 months. REG

Registration opens Tuesday, June 2 2026 at 10:30am

Ocean County Health Department - Information Table

Wed, Jun 24, 9:30am - 8:30pm

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

Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Meet with representatives from the Ocean County Health Department.

Wed, Jun 24, 4:30pm - 8:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Support the Friends and the Branch at the book sale for all ages.

Wed, Jun 24, 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.

Thu, Jun 25, 9:30am - 8:30pm

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

Thu, Jun 25, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Support the Friends and the Branch at the book sale for all ages.

Rescheduled

Chair Yoga

Thu, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

New date Thursday, June 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

Fri, Jun 26, 9:30am - 4:30pm

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

Fri, Jun 26, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Support the Friends and the Branch at the book sale for all ages.

Sat, Jun 27, 9:30am - 4:30pm

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