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Color A Squishy
2025-01-04 11:00:00 2025-01-04 12:00:00 America/New_York Color A Squishy Join us in the Sensory Space to color your own stress-relieving squishy with markers. Ages 6+. Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

Saturday, January 04
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-04 11:00:00 2025-01-04 12:00:00 America/New_York Color A Squishy Join us in the Sensory Space to color your own stress-relieving squishy with markers. Ages 6+. Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

Toms River Branch

Sensory Space

Join us in the Sensory Space to color your own stress-relieving squishy with markers. Ages 6+.

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Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Jun 17, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
English Conversation Group
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Home Town Dairy
New to speaking English? Join us and talk about current events and more. New members welcome.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Discovery Room
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 is now closed
Coloring for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Green Room
Join us to spend some relaxing time coloring. All materials will be provided.
Registration is now closed
Sparks's Cup Mario Kart Day
Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Let's A Go!
Adult Crochet Club
Wed, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
BYOCP... Bring Your Own Crochet Project!
Transition to College for Students with Disabilities
Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bishop (upstairs)
Academic accommodations for a high school student are often made by the individual in conjunction with their caregivers. This changes in college, however.
Busy Builders
Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!
Drop-In Father's Day Cards
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discovery Room
Stop in and make a card for Father's Day. Ages 3 - 12. No registration required.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Jun 18, 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Busy Builders
Thu, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!
Device 101
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
One-on-One beginner-level assistance with your device. Please register.
This event is full
Play Date (the Band)
Thu, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mancini Hall
Greg Attonito (of punk legends The Bouncing Souls) and singer/songwriter Shanti Wintergate bring their energetic, interactive "kindie rock" to the library. Please register.
Device 101
Thu, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
One-on-One beginner-level assistance with your device. Please register.
This event is full
Sensory Space Storytime
Fri, Jun 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sensory Space
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.
This event is full
A June Jubilee - Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Fri, Jun 19, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Come celebrate and learn about Juneteenth with the Ocean County Library.
Radical Robots
Fri, Jun 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Jun 19, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Juneteenth Beaded Bracelets
Fri, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Celebrate Freedom!
Genealogy Jumpstart 101 - African American Genealogy Group
Sat, Jun 20, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Facilitated by prominent Genealogist and Community Historian Teddi Ashby
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Jun 21, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
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.
Snipping, Sticking & Laughing Out Loud: Collage - Artwork by Michelle Dillon
Mon, Jun 22, All day
McConnell Gallery
Come enjoy collage artwork by Michelle Dillon in our McConnell Gallery.
Cruel Sea With Manners - Artwork by Coastal Luck
Mon, Jun 22, All day
Gallery Spaces - Second Floor
Come enjoy seawater-infused artwork by Alexander Taylor (Coastal Luck) in our second floor gallery.
Teen Summer Reading Challenge
Mon, Jun 22, All day
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!
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
PRIDE Shrinky Dink Art Craft
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Small Craft Big PRIDE
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Self Defense for Teens
Mon, Jun 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Mancini Hall
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.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jun 23, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Baby & Me
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Discovery Room
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.
Quiet Cricut Morning
Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
You Won't Hear A Chirp
Radical Robots
Tue, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!
Virtual Talk: Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy - Virtual
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/163951
Register
Learning Letters Drop-In
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 9:00pm
YS Living Room/YS Area
Visit stations around the children's room to have fun building literacy skills. No registration required. Ages 2-6.
Vinyl Record Nights
Tue, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Green Room
Come unwind and listen to curated vinyl records.
Knitting 101
Tue, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Learn beginner friendly knitting skills through hands on & guided instruction.  
This event is full
Learning Letters Drop-In
Wed, Jun 24, 9:00am - 11:00am
YS Living Room/YS Area
Visit stations around the children's room to have fun building literacy skills. No registration required. Ages 2-6.
English Conversation Group
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Green Room
New to speaking English? Join us and talk about current events and more. New members welcome.
Radical Robots
Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Jun 24, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Radical Robots
Wed, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Trevor's Banned Book Club - Trevor's Banned Book Club
Wed, Jun 24, 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.
 Pollinators, Plants, & Postcards: Eco-Activism through Art
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:15am
Green Room
Illustrator and wildlife conservationist Katy Tanis shares the powerful impact a few native plants can make in supporting our local ecosystem.
Sparks's Cup Mario Kart Day
Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Let's A Go!
Walk 4 Memory
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mancini Hall
Walk 4 Memory is a multi-sensory, indoor walking based, FUN and Easy to Follow, movement to music program designed to improve body and brain fitness.
Teen English Conversation Group
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Green Room
Practice your English while school is out for the summer!
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Sparks's Cup Mario Kart Day
Thu, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Let's A Go!
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Jun 26, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Drop-In Craft
Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Discovery Room
Drop into the children's department to make a fun craft! No registration required for ages 6-9.
Busy Builders
Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!
Busy Builders
Fri, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Jun 27, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Concert with the New Jersey Gay Men's Chorus
Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mancini Hall
In celebration of Pride Month, the chorus will perform a selection of well-known tunes and classic favorites along with new songs.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Jun 28, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
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.
Snipping, Sticking & Laughing Out Loud: Collage - Artwork by Michelle Dillon
Mon, Jun 29, All day
McConnell Gallery
Come enjoy collage artwork by Michelle Dillon in our McConnell Gallery.
Cruel Sea With Manners - Artwork by Coastal Luck
Mon, Jun 29, All day
Gallery Spaces - Second Floor
Come enjoy seawater-infused artwork by Alexander Taylor (Coastal Luck) in our second floor gallery.
Teen Summer Reading Challenge
Mon, Jun 29, All day
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!
Kids Crochet Club
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Once You Get Started, You'll Be Hooked!
Dance Like a Colonial - America 250th Celebration
Mon, Jun 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Mancini Hall
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.
Book Bundles to Go
Tue, Jun 30, 9:00am - 10:00am
As supplies last, check out a bundle of books from the children's department and a craft to take home. Ages 3 - 7.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jun 30, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Discovery Room
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.
Sparks's Cup Mario Kart Day
Tue, Jun 30, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Let's A Go!
Captain America Movie Party for Teens
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mancini Hall
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).
Knitting 101
Tue, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Learn beginner friendly knitting skills through hands on & guided instruction.  
This event is full
Drop-In Disability Pride Month Coloring - Runs all month
Wed, Jul 01, All day
Drop-In any time during July to color a Disability Pride Bookmark near the Sensory Space.
Book Talk & Craft for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Wed, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mancini Hall
Join us for a 4th of July book talk and craft!
This event is full
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Jul 01, 12:30pm - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Minions 3 Craft
Wed, Jul 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Discovery Room
Please register each child individually. Registration begins June 17. Celebrate the new Minions movie with a craft ! Ages 5 - 8.
Moana Craft
Thu, Jul 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Discovery Room
Please register each child individually. Registration begins June 18. Celebrate the live action Moana movie with a craft! Ages 3 - 7.
Registration opens Thursday, June 18 2026 at 9:00am
Teen English Conversation Group
Thu, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Green Room
Practice your English while school is out for the summer!
Drop-in Building
Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Discovery Room
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.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Jul 02, 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Jul 05, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Snipping, Sticking & Laughing Out Loud: Collage - Artwork by Michelle Dillon
Mon, Jul 06, All day
McConnell Gallery
Come enjoy collage artwork by Michelle Dillon in our McConnell Gallery.
Cruel Sea With Manners - Artwork by Coastal Luck
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Gallery Spaces - Second Floor
Come enjoy seawater-infused artwork by Alexander Taylor (Coastal Luck) in our second floor gallery.
Teen Summer Reading Challenge
Mon, Jul 06, All day
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!
STEM Builders Drop-In
Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 4:00pm
YS Living Room/YS Area
Drop in and explore building at stations around the children's department. No registration required. Ages 5-12
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Drop-In Crafts
Mon, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discovery Room
Drop by the children's department and make some fun crafts. Ages 5-12. No registration required.
Sound Bath with Belle
Mon, Jul 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mancini Hall
Get ready for deep relaxation with sound.
Book Bundles to Go
Tue, Jul 07, 9:00am - 10:00am
YS Living Room/YS Area
As supplies last, check out a bundle of books from the children's department and a craft to take home. Ages 3 - 7.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jul 07, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Family Storytime
Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Discovery Room
Registration required; opens June 23.Please register each child individually. Hear some stories and make a fun craft as a family. Ages 0-6.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 7 2026 at 9:00am
Device 101
Tue, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
One-on-One beginner-level assistance with your device. Please register.
This event is full
Device 101
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
One-on-One beginner-level assistance with your device. Please register.
This event is full
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Game Night for Adults
Tue, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Green Room
Come play video games at the library and make new friends.
Drop-In Disability Pride Month Coloring - Runs all month
Wed, Jul 08, All day
Drop-in anytime in July to color a Disability Pride Bookmark near the Sensory Space.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Jul 08, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Baby & Me
Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Discovery Room
Registration required; begins June 24th. Please register each child individually. Visit the library for an interactive program for you and your baby. For babies up to 12 months with a caregiver.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 24 2026 at 9:00am
Felt Snake
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discovery Room
Registration required; starting 6/24. Please register each child individually. Make a felt snake using simple sewing stitches in celebration of the upcoming World Snake Day. Ages 8 - 12.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 24 2026 at 9:00am
Fine Motor Skills Drop-In
Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 4:00pm
YS Living Room/YS Area
Drop in to practice fine motor skills and exercise cognitive abilities at different stations around the children's room. No registration required. Ages 3-7.
Teen English Conversation Group
Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Green Room
Practice your English while school is out for the summer!
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Hands On CPR
Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Green Room
This CPR class is run under AHA guidelines and includes hands-on practice of CPR steps on manikins. Also covered is how to relieve choking, what an AED is and how to use it.
Sensory Space Storytime
Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sensory Space
Registration required; begins June 26. Please register each child individually. Enjoy stories and songs while engaging your little one's senses in our calming Sensory Space. Ages 3-5.
Registration opens Friday, June 26 2026 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Jul 10, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Gentle Yoga with Belle
Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Bishop (upstairs)
Namaste!
Coloring and Cartoons in the Sensory Space
Sat, Jul 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch for coloring and cartoons.
Drop-In Under the Sea Craft
Sat, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Discovery Room
Drop in and make an under-the-sea craft. No registration required. Ages 5-12.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Jul 12, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Snipping, Sticking & Laughing Out Loud: Collage - Artwork by Michelle Dillon
Mon, Jul 13, All day
McConnell Gallery
Come enjoy collage artwork by Michelle Dillon in our McConnell Gallery.
Cruel Sea With Manners - Artwork by Coastal Luck
Mon, Jul 13, All day
Gallery Spaces - Second Floor
Come enjoy seawater-infused artwork by Alexander Taylor (Coastal Luck) in our second floor gallery.
Teen Summer Reading Challenge
Mon, Jul 13, All day
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!
Unearth a Story (in the sky!)
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mancini Hall
Join us as we tell the stories we've learned about cultures throughout the world through the study of ancient sites and objects!
Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Jul 13, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Friends Monthly Meeting - Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River
Mon, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Green Room
The Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River meet monthly to discuss fund raising activities that support the library. New members are welcome.
Unearth a Story (in the sky!)
Mon, Jul 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mancini Hall
Join us as we tell the stories we've learned about cultures throughout the world through the study of ancient sites and objects!
Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Make Your Own Hula Hoop for Teens
Mon, Jul 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Mancini Hall
Teens! Come make your own custom hula hoop to celebrate the summer in style. Presented by Karla Ivarson.
Beginner Crocheting Class
Mon, Jul 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Once You Get Started, You'll Be Hooked!
This event is full
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jul 14, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Evening Book Discussion
Tue, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Green Room
This month the selection is The Patron Saint of Second Chances, by Christine Simon. Please register for this discussion.
Drop-In Disability Pride Month Coloring - Runs all month
Wed, Jul 15, All day
Drop-in anytime in July to color a Disability Pride Bookmark near the Sensory Space.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Jul 15, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
It's Fun to Be One Storytime
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Discovery 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.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 9:00am
Animal Cupcakes for Teens & Tweens
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bishop (upstairs)
Are you an animal lover who also likes cupcakes? Then, join us as we decorate cupcakes to look like animals using icing, candy, and other decorations. Potential Allergens. Ages 10-18.
An Evening with Gregory Andrus - Author of A Walk Along the Jersey Shore
Wed, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mancini Hall
Join Gregory for an evening of stories, chapter readings, and open discussion as we learn about the everchanging shore, and how we are each on our own journey.
PerformCare - An Overview of the NJ Children's System of Care IDD Services
Wed, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bishop (upstairs)
PerformCare and the NJ's Children's System of Care provide services to individuals up to the age of 21 who have intellectual and/or developmental disability, behavioral, or substance abuse needs.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Jul 16, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Teen English Conversation Group
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Green Room
Practice your English while school is out for the summer!
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Drop-In Craft
Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Discovery Room
Drop into the children's department to make a fun craft! No registration required. Ages 7-12.
Shelf Control: Organize Your Life Like the Library
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Green Room
A practical, stress-free class that teaches you how to declutter and organize your home using simple systems inspired by how libraries stay organized, searchable, and calm.
Grounded in the Present: An Interactive Workshop - Presented by the Mom2Mom Peer Support Helpline Program
Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bishop (upstairs)
Mom2Mom is a peer support helpline program for mothers of children and adults with disabilities.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Jul 17, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
World Cup Celebration
Fri, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Discovery Room
Registration required; begins July 3rd. Register each child individually. Celebrate the World Cup with a finger soccer tournament and craft. Ages 6 - 12.
Registration opens Friday, July 3 2026 at 9:00am
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