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Afternoon Engineering
2025-03-20 14:30:00 2025-03-20 16:00:00 America/New_York Afternoon Engineering What Will You Build Today? Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Thursday, March 20
2:30pm - 4:00pm

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Toms River Branch

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Build Today?

Stop by Sparks's Lab for an afternoon of engineering. Maybe you'll build the world's largest marble maze, or the tiniest Lego creation. That's entirely up to you! Please Register 

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM/STEAM/MAKER |

TAGS: | SparkssLab |

Toms River Branch
Phone: 732-349-6200
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Jimothy Shrinky Dinks
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Discovery Room
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Thu, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
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Thu, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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This event is full
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Aug 21, 9:30am - 12:30pm
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Fri, Aug 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Discovery Room
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Wed, Aug 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?
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You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?
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You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?
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Thu, Aug 27, 9:30am - 12:30pm
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Discovery Room
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Discovery Room
Registration required; begins August 14. Get creative with Perler Beads. Ages 8 - 12.
Registration opens Friday, August 14 2026 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Join The Ragtimers in Commemorating America's 250th Birthday
Fri, Aug 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mancini Hall
Come celebrate America's 250th Birthday with Fred Lehotay and the Ragtimers as they perform classic patriotic favorites.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Aug 30, 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.
Teen Summer Reading Challenge
Mon, Aug 31, 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, Aug 31, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Tween Magic Potions
Mon, Aug 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discovery Room
Registration required; starting 8/17. Play with textures and colors to create your own magic potions. Ages 8 -12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River.
Registration opens Monday, August 17 2026 at 9:00am
Back To School Buttons
Mon, Aug 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Get Your Button To Sparks's Lab!
DIY Macrame Keychains
Mon, Aug 31, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Home Town Dairy
Ever wanted to learn how to do macramé?
This event is full
Kids Costume Collection
Tue, Sep 01, All day
The Toms River, Lakewood, Plumsted, and Tuckerton Branches are collecting kids costumes for ages 0-11 throughout September. Costumes will be given away for free at FanNation on October 3rd.
FanNation Kids Costume Collection
Tue, Sep 01, All day
Do you have any gently used costumes your kids can no longer wear?
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Sep 01, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Drop-In Sand Art
Tue, Sep 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discovery Room
No registration required. Stop by the Discovery Room for an afternoon homeschool program to make colorful sand art! Ages 5-12.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Sep 01, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Game Night for Adults
Tue, Sep 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Green Room
Come play video games at the library and make new friends.
Kids Costume Collection
Wed, Sep 02, All day
The Toms River, Lakewood, Plumsted, and Tuckerton Branches are collecting kids costumes for ages 0-11 throughout September. Costumes will be given away for free at FanNation on October 3rd.
FanNation Kids Costume Collection
Wed, Sep 02, All day
Do you have any gently used costumes your kids can no longer wear?
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Sep 02, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Baby Sensory Storytime & Play
Wed, Sep 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Discovery Room
Registration required, begins 8/19. Please register each child individually. Ages 0-12 months. Join us for stories and taste-safe sensory bins. Dress for a mess. Potential allergens may be present.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 19 2026 at 9:00am
English Conversation Group
Wed, Sep 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Home Town Dairy
New to speaking English? Join us and talk about current events and more. New members welcome.
Kids Costume Collection
Thu, Sep 03, All day
The Toms River, Lakewood, Plumsted, and Tuckerton Branches are collecting kids costumes for ages 0-11 throughout September. Costumes will be given away for free at FanNation on October 3rd.
FanNation Kids Costume Collection
Thu, Sep 03, All day
Do you have any gently used costumes your kids can no longer wear?
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Sep 03, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Discovery Room
Registration required, begins August 20. 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 opens Thursday, August 20 2026 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Sep 03, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Kids Costume Collection
Fri, Sep 04, All day
The Toms River, Lakewood, Plumsted, and Tuckerton Branches are collecting kids costumes for ages 0-11 throughout September. Costumes will be given away for free at FanNation on October 3rd.
FanNation Kids Costume Collection
Fri, Sep 04, All day
Do you have any gently used costumes your kids can no longer wear?
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Sep 04, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Paint Your Own Pencil Case
Fri, Sep 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discovery Room
Registration required; starting 8/21. Please register each child individually. Get ready for the new school year by painting and personalizing your own canvas pencil case. Ages 6 -12 years.
Registration opens Friday, August 21 2026 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Sep 04, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Kids Costume Collection
Sat, Sep 05, All day
The Toms River, Lakewood, Plumsted, and Tuckerton Branches are collecting kids costumes for ages 0-11 throughout September. Costumes will be given away for free at FanNation on October 3rd.
FanNation Kids Costume Collection
Sat, Sep 05, All day
Do you have any gently used costumes your kids can no longer wear?
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Sep 05, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Drop-In Video Games for Kids
Sat, Sep 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Discovery Room
Play video games and make some new friends. Ages 4 - 12. No registration required.
Kids Costume Collection
Tue, Sep 08, All day
The Toms River, Lakewood, Plumsted, and Tuckerton Branches are collecting kids costumes for ages 0-11 throughout September. Costumes will be given away for free at FanNation on October 3rd.
FanNation Kids Costume Collection
Tue, Sep 08, All day
Do you have any gently used costumes your kids can no longer wear?
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Sep 08, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Sep 08, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Evening Book Discussion
Tue, Sep 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Green Room
This month the selection is The Blame Game, by Sandie Jones. Please register for this discussion.
Kids Costume Collection
Wed, Sep 09, All day
The Toms River, Lakewood, Plumsted, and Tuckerton Branches are collecting kids costumes for ages 0-11 throughout September. Costumes will be given away for free at FanNation on October 3rd.
Teen Summer Reading Challenge
Wed, Sep 09, 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!
FanNation Kids Costume Collection
Wed, Sep 09, All day
Do you have any gently used costumes your kids can no longer wear?
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Sep 09, 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, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Discovery Room
Registration required; begins August 26. 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, August 26 2026 at 9:00am
English Conversation Group
Wed, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Home Town Dairy
New to speaking English? Join us and talk about current events and more. New members welcome.
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