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Creating Connections
2025-04-03 15:00:00 2025-04-03 16:00:00 America/New_York Creating Connections Join us to learn the benefits of social connection, why it is important, and how to improve social connectedness in your own life. Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Thursday, April 03
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-03 15:00:00 2025-04-03 16:00:00 America/New_York Creating Connections Join us to learn the benefits of social connection, why it is important, and how to improve social connectedness in your own life. Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Little Egg Harbor Branch

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Join us to learn the benefits of social connection, why it is important, and how to improve social connectedness in your own life.

The Creating Connections program is an innovative, research-based program that educates community members about the physiological and psychological influence of social connectedness on well-being and health. Presented by the Health Education Department of the Ocean County Health Department.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion | Health & Wellness | General |

TAGS: | MentalHealth |

Little Egg Harbor Branch
Phone: (609) 294-1197
Hours
Mon, Jul 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 Closed
(Closed for Building Maintenance)
Wed, Jul 16 Closed
(Closed for Building Maintenance)
Thu, Jul 17 Closed
(Closed for Building Maintenance)
Fri, Jul 18 Closed
(Closed for Building Maintenance)
Sat, Jul 19 Closed
(Closed for Building Maintenance)
Sun, Jul 20 Closed
(Closed for Building Maintenance)
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Upcoming Events

Rescheduled
Anime Club - For grades 1 - 6
Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Tuesday, July 22, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
We'll watch anime, talk about our favorite characters, and dive into anime culture. Each session may include drawing activities, trivia, and more! For grades 1 - 6
Rescheduled
Marvelous Sleuths
Tue, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
New date Tuesday, July 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join us for our mystery book discussion group! Call the Branch for this month's title 609-294-1197. New members welcome!
Rescheduled
Messy Time - Best for those who waddle and crawl
Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
New date Friday, July 25, 10:00am - 10:45am
Explore safe textures, colors & sensory play. Enhance motor skills & bonding through creative mess and learning through joyful chaos.
Cancelled
Reading Buddies - For Children
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.
Cancelled
Mah Jongg at the Library
Wed, Jul 16, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.
Cancelled
Adult Gaming - Canasta
Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join in some friendly competition playing the classic card game Canasta. Please register.
Rescheduled
Lego® Club
Mon, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
New date Monday, July 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Get ready to build. LEGO® bricks will be provided during the program, please do not bring your own bricks. Best for ages 5 - 12.
Blending Fun with Amy: Ice Cream for Teens - for Teens and Tweens
Tue, Jul 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Join us for a fun and educational ice cream blending demo and tasting program. Sponsored by the Friend of the Little Egg Harbor Branch. This program is intended for Teens and Tweens.
Marine Mammals: Ocean Giants & Coastal Creatures - For Children, Tween, & Teens
Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Experts from the Jacques Cousteau Coastal Education Center explore marine mammals! Learn about their adaptations, behaviors, and challenges in today's changing oceans. For Children, Tween, & Teens
Anime Club - For grades 1 - 6
Tue, Jul 22, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
We'll watch anime, talk about our favorite characters, and dive into anime culture. Each session may include drawing activities, trivia, and more! For grades 1 - 6
Reading Buddies - For Children
Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room B
Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.
Little Yogi + Me
Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room A
Yoga for ages 2 -4 with caregiver.
This event is full
Mah Jongg at the Library
Wed, Jul 23, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room B
Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.
Teen Challenge: Will it Waffle?
Wed, Jul 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room A
Experiment with different kinds of waffles to try to discover a surprisingly delicious new creation. This program is intended for Teens and Tweens.
Friends of the Little Egg Harbor Branch Meeting
Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the Library. New members are welcome.
Be a Magician
Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Learn how to do magic with everyday objects. You will be able to amaze your friends with your new found skills. Ages 6 - 12
This event is full
Afternoon Nintendo Switch Gaming for Teens - for Teens and Tweens
Thu, Jul 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Teens & tweens will have the opportunity to play video games on the Nintendo Switch. This program is intended for Teens and Tweens.
Sons of Wexford Present: Irish Songs and Stories
Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Living Room Area
Join us as The Sons of Wexford regale us with traditional Irish songs and ballads, including a brief explanation of the history and stories behind some of the songs. Please Register.
Messy Time - Best for those who waddle and crawl
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:45am
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Explore safe textures, colors & sensory play. Enhance motor skills & bonding through creative mess and learning through joyful chaos.
This event is full
Tween Art Club - for Teens and Tweens
Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Ages 9-12.
Chalk Art
Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Enjoy an hour outside while decorating our sidewalk. Family program. Weather permitting.
Family Drop-In Puzzle Hour - For Children, Tween, & Teens with Their Families
Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Gather the whole family for a relaxing and fun-filled puzzle hour! Drop in anytime to work on a variety of puzzles, from jigsaw puzzles to brain teasers.
Knitting at the Library
Mon, Jul 28, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Join us for knitting at the Library. Relax and chat with other yarn enthusiasts, work on your knit or crochet projects, and swap patterns.
Lego® Club
Mon, Jul 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Get ready to build. LEGO® bricks will be provided during the program, please do not bring your own bricks. Best for ages 5 - 12.
This event is full
DIY Slime for Teens - for Teens and Tweens
Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Test different slime recipes and take your creations home. This program is intended for Teens and Tweens.
Flower Arranging Workshop
Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Join us to create your own beautiful flower arrangement. Space is limited, please register.
This event is full
FACES & Sibling Get Together
Tue, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Community building for neurodivergent children and their siblings.
This event is full
Reading Buddies - For Children
Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.
Mah Jongg at the Library
Wed, Jul 30, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room B
Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.
Teen Game Afternoon - for Teens and Tweens
Wed, Jul 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room A
Join our summer teen volunteers for an afternoon of games, both new and old. Snacks will be provided. This program is intended for Teens and Tweens.
The Art of Charcuterie with Chef Brian Cook
Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
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.
Registration opens Thursday, July 17 2025 at 9:00am
Experiment Lab with Science Heroes - for Teens and Tweens
Thu, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Through hands-on experimentation, teens work together to investigate exciting science concepts like air pressure, chemical reactions, and more! This program is intended for Teens and Tweens.
Miniature Highland Cow and Sheep Visit
Fri, Aug 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Ana's World of Minis are bringing an unforgettable experience to your library.
This event is full
Build a Reading Nook - For Children, Tween, & Teens
Mon, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Participants will use upcycled cardboard boxes to design and decorate their own cozy reading nook. Supplies will be provided.
Q-Tip Flower Painting for Adults with Special Challenges
Tue, Aug 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Join us to create a beautiful flower design using paint and Q-tips. Sponsored by the Serving Adults with Special Challenges Work Group. Space and supplies are limited, please register.
Kindness Rocks - Rock Painting
Tue, Aug 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Design your own rock to add to the library rock garden. Dress for a mess.
Reading Buddies - For Children
Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.
Mah Jongg at the Library
Wed, Aug 06, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.
Summer Social - Ice Cream Truck and Field Day Party
Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Celebrate summer with sweet treats & summer games. *Treat tickets will be limited to all those who are registered.*
This event is full
Nintendo Switch® Gaming for Teens - for Teens and Tweens
Thu, Aug 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Teens & tweens will have the opportunity to play video games on the Nintendo Switch®. This program is intended for Teens and Tweens.
Adult Gaming - Canasta
Fri, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Join in some friendly competition playing the classic card game Canasta. Please register.
Fairway to Fiction - Library Mini-Golf for Children
Mon, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Enjoy a leisurely round of mini golf in the library. Prizes awarded!
This event is full
Knitting at the Library
Mon, Aug 11, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Join us for knitting at the Library. Relax and chat with other yarn enthusiasts, work on your knit or crochet projects, and swap patterns.
Fairway to Fiction - Library Mini-Golf for Children
Mon, Aug 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Enjoy a leisurely round of mini golf in the library. Prizes awarded!
This event is full
Lego® Club
Tue, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Get ready to build. LEGO® bricks will be provided during the program, please do not bring your own bricks. Best for ages 5 - 12.
This event is full
Roxey Ballet: Carnival of the Animals
Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
A ballet performance that tells a story through music and dance for ages 0 -12.
Messy Time - Best for those who waddle and crawl
Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room B
Explore safe textures, colors & sensory play. Enhance motor skills & bonding through creative mess and learning through joyful chaos.
This event is full
Reading Buddies - For Children
Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.
Mah Jongg at the Library
Wed, Aug 13, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room B
Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.
Teen Crafternoon - for Teens and Tweens
Wed, Aug 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room A
Join our summer volunteers for an afternoon craft session just for teens. Snacks will be provided. This program is intended for Teens and Tweens.
Tween Art Club - for Teens and Tweens
Thu, Aug 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Ages 9-12.
Teen Movie Night - for Teens and Tweens
Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Join our summer volunteers for an evening movie just for teens. Bring your own blankets and make yourself cozy. Popcorn will be provided. This program is intended for Teens and Tweens.
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