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Lotus Flower Lanterns for Teens

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

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Mancini Hall

Learn to make a lovely lotus flower lantern using colored paper and wireframes, while learning about Korean history and culture from a member of the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project.

Sun, Jul 13, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River Meeting

Mon, Jul 14, 1:30pm - 5:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Teen Video Gaming

Mon, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Teen Zone

Stop by the Teen Zone for drop-in video gaming.

Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Green Room

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

Keep Calm and Color On

Mon, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sensory Space

Please join us in the Sensory Space to color some summer-themed items.

Beginner Embroidery Basics

Mon, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Get your stitch on with Nonny Creates!

Talk Saves Lives - An Introduction to Suicide Prevention

Mon, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

A flagship education program from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)

It's Fun to Be One Storytime

Tue, Jul 15, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Green Room

Registration required; begins July 1. 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.

This event is full

Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Summer Slime

Tue, Jul 15, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

It's Summer Slime Time!

This event is full

Tue, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made What?!!?

Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Quiet Cricut Mornings

Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Won't Hear A Chirp

Paint Party

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins July 2nd. Please register each child's name individually. Visit the library and paint your own masterpiece. Ages 6 - 12.

This event is full

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Concert with the Pineland Symphonic Band

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made What!??!

Adult Crocheting Club

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

BYOCP...Bring Your Own Crochet Project

Wed, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Mancini Hall

The crowd-pleasing ensemble returns to the library to showcase their varied repertoire featuring music from Sousa to Dixieland, patriotic tunes to rock.

Thu, Jul 17, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

I Love Sharks Storytime

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Green Room

Registration required; begins July 3. Please register each child individually. Learn about sharks, listen to stories, and make a craft. Ages 3 - 5.

This event is full

Shrinky Fun for Teens & Tweens

Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!

Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Teen Zone

Drop into the Teen Zone to make pins or keychains out of shrink plastic. Ages 10-18.

Virtual Author Talk with Marie Lu - For Grades 9-12

Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/78318

Thu, Jul 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!

Drop-in Dino Sand Art

Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Discovery Room

No registration required. Visit the library for dinosaur sand art while supplies last. Ages 5-12.

Toddler Open Play and Building

Fri, Jul 18, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins 7/8. Please register each child's name individually. Engage in playtime with different stations around the room. This is a program for toddlers and their caregivers.

This event is full

Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

BFFs4EVER!

Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Drop-in Video Games for Kids

Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

BFFs4EVER!

Sat, Jul 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

YS Living Room/YS Area

Play video games and make some new friends. Ages 4 - 12. No registration required.

Sun, Jul 20, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Mon, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Family Storytime: All about Colors

Mon, Jul 21, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Advanced Cricut Class

Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You've Learned The Basics, Now Learn The Rest

3D Puzzle Painting

Mon, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins July 7. Please register each child individually. Paint a 3D animal puzzle. Ages 7 - 12.

This event is full

Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Green Room

Registration required; begins July 8th. Please register each child's name individually. Learn about colors with some stories, songs, and a craft. Ages 0 - 6 years.

This event is full

Tue, Jul 22, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Slang Bee

Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Teen Zone

Challenge your friends to define the most popular slang terms for the boomers and beyond. Prizes for all participants, and a chance to win the coveted Slang Bee award.

Paws for Reading

Tue, Jul 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Mancini Hall

Registration required; begins July 8. Please register each child individually. Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Ages 6 - 12.

This event is full

Tue, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Trevor's Banned Book Club

Tue, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Vinyl Record Nights

Tue, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Atrium

Come unwind and listen to curated vinyl records under the stars of the Toms River library atrium.

Rescheduled

Wed, Jul 23, 9:00am - 8:00pm

New date Wednesday, July 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

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.

Groovy Babies

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Green Room

Registration required; begins July 9. Please register each child individually. Move and groove along to golden oldies songs and interactive stories. For babies from 0 - 18 months.

This event is full

Chair Yoga for Adults with Special Challenges

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mancini Hall

Join us for a session of beginner chair yoga led by certified yoga instructor, Linda Higley. This program is for adults with special challenges.

Virtual Author Talk with Rex Ogle - For Grades 5-8

Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/78830

Trevor's Banned Book Club

Wed, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Wed, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Green Room

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.

Tales & Tunes Storytime

Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Green Room

Registration required; begins July 10. Please register each child individually. Listen to summer themed stories, sing songs, and create a fun craft. Ages 2 - 3.

This event is full

Quiet Cricut Mornings

Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Won't Hear A Chirp

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

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made What!??!

Thu, Jul 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made What!??!

Basic Weaving with Nonny Creates

Thu, Jul 24, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Green Room

Get creative and go green. Join us for a fun, hands-on weaving workshop where we'll turn recycled and recyclable materials into something beautiful while learning basic weaving techniques.

Book Bundles

Fri, Jul 25, 9:00am - 10:00am

As supplies last, check out a bundle of books and a craft to take home. Ages 3 - 7.

Reading Buddies

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discovery Room,YS Living Room/YS Area

Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.

Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!

Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!

Gentle Yoga with Belle

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

Bishop (upstairs)

Join Yoga and Pilates instructor, Belle Burns, for an hour long Gentle Yoga class. This program is great for beginners. Please bring a mat.

This event is full

Drop-In Color Your Own Under the Sea Critters Visor

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discovery Room

Drop in and color your own under the sea ocean critters visor to wear on sunny days. Ages 3-12. No registration required.

Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Sat, Jul 26, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Teens Create with 3D Pens

Sun, Jul 27, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Kid Cardboard Crafting

Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made What?!!?

Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Teen Zone

Ever wanted your drawings to come off the page? Come try our 3D Pens to make structures, jewelry, and more.

Financial Decisions for Young Adults

Mon, Jul 28, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Baby & Me

Mon, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Green Room

Registration required; begins July 14. 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.

Registration opens Monday, July 14 2025 at 9:00am

Intro to 3D Printing

Mon, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Learn the Basics of 3D Printing and Scanning

Mon, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

A workshop designed to help students and parents navigate post-high school decisions.

Tue, Jul 29, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Rescheduled

Tue, Jul 29, 11:00am - 4:00pm

New date Tuesday, July 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

BFFs4Ever!

Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

BFFs4Ever!

Tue, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

BFFs4Ever!

Juggler's Workshop

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Mancini Hall

Registration required; begins July 15. Watch Molly juggle balls, rings, Chinese yoyo and spin a plate. Participants try to juggle scarfs, balance peacock feathers, and try to spin plates. Ages 6 -12.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 15 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jul 30, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Reading Buddies

Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discovery Room,YS Living Room/YS Area

Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 16 2025 at 10:30am

A Wicked Movie Party for Teens & Tweens

Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Wed, Jul 30, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Mancini Hall

Join us for a Wicked party! Teens and tweens are invited to watch Wicked, sing along, meet new friends, and enjoy some wicked good snacks. Potential allergens. Ages 10-18.

Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Movie Matinee & Craft: Finding Nemo

Wed, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Mancini Hall

Registration required; begins July 17. Register each child individually. Join us for a matinee of Disney's Finding Nemo (G, 100 minutes). Children will make a craft and enjoy popcorn. Ages 5 - 8.

Registration opens Thursday, July 17 2025 at 9:00am

Accessible Sing-A-Long for Adults with Special Challenges

Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Green Room

Led by a NJ-licensed speech therapist, this is a musical program designed for adults who have speech impairments and/or developmental disabilities.

Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Virtual Talk with neurologist Pria Anand - Virtual

Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/79342

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

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Fri, Aug 01, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Sandcastle Storytime

Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Green Room

Registration required; begins July 18th. Please register each child's name individually. Join us for stories, songs, and a craft. Ages 3 - 5.

Registration opens Friday, July 18 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Sat, Aug 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Sat, Aug 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Sat, Aug 02, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Sun, Aug 03, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Kids Beeswax Candle Making

Mon, Aug 04, 1:30pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Tween Robotics

Mon, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins July 21th. Please register each child's name individually. Learn some robotics basics and play with technology. Ages 8 -12 years.

Registration opens Monday, July 21 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins July 22th Please register each child's name individually. Create colorful candles using beeswax. Ages 6 - 12 years. Sponsored by the Friends of the Toms River Library.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 22 2025 at 9:00am

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

Tue, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Bishop (upstairs)

Join players on an adventure in the world of Dungeons and Dragons! Open to new and experienced players. Space is limited, be sure to register. Ages 13-18.

Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Reading Buddies

Tue, Aug 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Discovery Room,YS Living Room/YS Area

Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 22 2025 at 2:30pm

Game Night for Adults

Tue, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Green Room

Come play video games at the library and make new friends.

It's Fun to Be One Storytime

Wed, Aug 06, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Green Room

Registration required; begins July 23. 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 opens Wednesday, July 23 2025 at 9:00am

Drop-in Building

Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Discovery Room

Drop into the Children's Department for some building fun. Ages 5 - 12. No registration required.

WREP: When Radio Entertained People

Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Wed, Aug 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Mancini Hall

Veteran actors from WREP will perform skits from radio's "Golden Age" of the 1940s and 1950s.

Poppin' Pearls & Perlers for Teens & Tweens

Thu, Aug 07, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Baby & Me

Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Green Room

Registration required; begins July 24. 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.

Registration opens Thursday, July 24 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Green Room

Enjoy boba, beads, and new friends! Potential allergens. Ages 10-18.

Drop-in Color a Library Bag

Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Discovery Room

No registration required. Stop by the Discovery Room to color your own library bag while supplies last. Ages 5-12.

Sensory Space Storytime

Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sensory Space

Please register each child individually. Registration begins July 25. Enjoy stories and songs while engaging your little one's senses in our calming Sensory Space. Ages 3 - 5.

Registration opens Friday, July 25 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Sat, Aug 09, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Drop-In Color Your Own Camp Luminaries

Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discovery Room

Drop in and color your own camp luminaries for starry nights. Ages 3-12. No registration required.

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Sun, Aug 10, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Explore the Floor

Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Mancini Hall

Registration required; begins July 28. Register each child individually. This play program encourages learning, skill building and creativity. Ages 2 - 5 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome.

Registration opens Monday, July 28 2025 at 9:00am