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Book Lovers Book Cafe
2025-04-03 14:00:00 2025-04-03 15:00:00 America/New_York Book Lovers Book Cafe A different kind of book discussion group, where everyone reads a different book! Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room

Thursday, April 03
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-03 14:00:00 2025-04-03 15:00:00 America/New_York Book Lovers Book Cafe A different kind of book discussion group, where everyone reads a different book! Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room

Manchester Branch

Manchester Meeting Room

A different kind of book discussion group, where everyone reads a different book!

After you have curled up with a book that you can't put down, do you want to tell someone about it?  Spend time with fellow readers in a friendly atmosphere, discussing books that you have read recently.  Whether your recent read was a popular new book or a familiar classic, discuss it with other book lovers.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion |

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Manchester Branch
Phone: (732) 657-7600
Hours
Mon, Apr 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 Closed
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Upcoming Events

Crafting with Miss Chris: T-Shirt Tote Bags
Fri, Apr 25, All day
Island Heights Branch
Follow along at home with Miss Chris as she shows you how to turn a t-shirt into a tote bag.
Budding Artists Gallery
Fri, Apr 25, All day
Toms River Branch - Atrium
Visit the library's Atrium to enjoy an art display in celebration of the Month of the Young Child. Courtesy of the NJ Association for the Education of Young Children (NJAEYC). Available until 5/3.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Apr 25, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Chair Yoga
Fri, Apr 25, 9:30am - 10:30am
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Boost your strength, flexibility, and mental health through chair yoga with local certified yoga instructor Regina Pietersen. A waiver must be signed before start of program.
Cancelled
Chair Yoga
Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Berkeley Branch
Join us for chair yoga for adults with certified yoga instructor, Linda Higley. Waiver form must be signed.
Baby & Me Teatime - Infants not yet walking
Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Long Beach Island Branch
It's hard to find time to socialize as a caregiver to an infant. Join us for an hour of socializing for both babies and caregivers. Tea and snacks will be provided. registration is required.
Spring Bling Sale - Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River
Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Toms River Branch - Mancini Hall
The Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River are sponsoring a jewelry and accessory fundraising sale on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26 from 10am - 3pm in Mancini Hall.
Spring Fling Crafts - Best for ages 3 - 8.
Fri, Apr 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Stop in between 10:30 and 12:30 and work on a variety of seasonal crafts. Registration is required and begins on April 11th.
Sparks's Lab Open Hours
Fri, Apr 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.
Friends Of the Waretown Library Book Sale
Fri, Apr 25, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Waretown Branch
Support the Friends and the Branch at the book sale for all ages.
Mah Jongg
Fri, Apr 25, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
OC Purls Knitting Group
Fri, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Bring your knitting projects to the library and enjoy some conversation while you knit!
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Apr 25, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood Branch
Simple craft for small kids. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. ? Edades 0 ? 12.?
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
LBI Canasta
Fri, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Play Canasta with other teams and players at the Long Beach Island Library twice a month. Participants must already have a basic knowledge of the game.
Celebrating Autism in America
Fri, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Join us to view the documentary "Autism in America". Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder and how one lives their life. Film shown through Access Video on Demand database. (NR) 90 min.
Sparks's Lab Open Hours
Fri, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.
Book Rec Corner
Fri, Apr 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood Branch
Discover new titles, including read-alikes for popular authors like Colleen Hoover and James Patterson.
Tween Art Club
Fri, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch
Ages 9 -12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Lakewood Branch
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Budding Artists Gallery
Sat, Apr 26, All day
Toms River Branch - Atrium
Visit the library's Atrium to enjoy an art display in celebration of the Month of the Young Child. Courtesy of the NJ Association for the Education of Young Children (NJAEYC). Available until 5/3.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Apr 26, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Friends of the Barnegat Library Spring Fling Open House
Sat, Apr 26, 9:30am - 2:30pm
Barnegat Branch
Anyone interested in joining or learning more of what the Friends of the Library are all about is invited to join them at their open house. Light refreshments will be served.
Friends of the Barnegat Library Book Sale
Sat, Apr 26, 9:30am - 2:30pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Visit the Friends of the Barnegat Library book sale and find great books at great prices while supporting the Friends.
Brick Friends Fundraiser: Books, Bling, Bags, and Bake Sale
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Come and shop for a good cause and support the Friends of the Brick Library. 
Friends Of the Waretown Library Book Sale
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Waretown Branch
Support the Friends and the Branch at the book sale for all ages.
EWE Knit and Crochet
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Barnegat Branch
Drop in with your own supplies and say "hello" to a friendly group.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Large Study Room
Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.
Yoga Pilates Fusion with Belle
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Toms River Branch - Bishop (upstairs)
Join Yoga and Pilates instructor, Belle Burns, for an hour-long beginner Yoga-Pilates Fusion class.. This program is great for beginners. Please bring a mat.
Spring Bling Sale - Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Toms River Branch - Mancini Hall
The Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River are sponsoring a jewelry and accessory fundraising sale on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26 from 10am - 3pm in Mancini Hall.
Earth Day Fair
Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room
Join us for Plumsted Library's Earth Day fair. We will have informational displays, interactive booths, crafts, and hands on learning. Come anytime between the scheduled hours.
Cancelled
Mindfulness Meditation
Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Branch
Explore deep and present moment awareness in a guided meditation. Learn mindfulness tools to navigate difficult experiences. Presented by Shazia Zaman, a certified mindfulness meditation practitioner.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Chair Yoga for Adults
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Join us for a relaxing session of chair yoga led by certified yoga instructor, Linda Higley. A waiver form must be signed before the start of the program to participate. Please Register.
Teen Scene
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beachwood Branch
Join us for our monthly teen program. Please register each teen individually. Ages 13-17.
Registration opens Saturday, April 26 2025 at 10:00am
Cancelled
Attracting Birds to Your Yard
Sat, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Berkeley Branch
Birds delight us with their cheery songs, fluttery movement and colorful attire.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Apr 26, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Budding Artists Gallery
Sun, Apr 27, All day
Toms River Branch - Atrium
Visit the library's Atrium to enjoy an art display in celebration of the Month of the Young Child. Courtesy of the NJ Association for the Education of Young Children (NJAEYC). Available until 5/3.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Apr 27, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Apr 27, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
English Conversation Group
Sun, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
New to speaking English? Practice English conversation and talk about current events in a friendly, informal setting. This volunteer-led group meets every 2nd and 4th Sunday at 2 pm. Drop-in.
Budding Artists Gallery
Mon, Apr 28, All day
Toms River Branch - Atrium
Visit the library's Atrium to enjoy an art display in celebration of the Month of the Young Child. Courtesy of the NJ Association for the Education of Young Children (NJAEYC). Available until 5/3.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Apr 28, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Ask a Master Gardener - Diagnostic Clinics
Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County will answer any gardening questions you may have. Located on the main library floor. Drop-in.
Fun with Finger Painting - Ages 6 months & up
Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Long Beach Island Branch
*all children must wear shoes or slippers of some kind to follow health and safety guidelines.
Homeschool Hangout STEAM Time with Makedo Building Kit - For kids 6 - 12. REG
Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Part 3: Students will complete designing, building and decorating cardboard houses to be displayed at the branch. Ages 6 -12. REG
Movies for Adults with Special Challenges
Mon, Apr 28, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.
Storytime - Ages 3 - 5
Mon, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Branch - Storytime Room
Join us for stories, songs, and a craft perfect for children ages 3 - 5.
This event is full
Craft for Adults with Special Challenges-Sun Craft
Mon, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Branch
Paper Plate Sun Craft
Mahjongg Mondays
Mon, Apr 28, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Come play Mah Jongg at the library!
Ask a Master Gardener
Mon, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Have specific questions about plants in your garden? Need help diagnosing issues and how to address them? Stop in and speak to master gardeners for advice and to learn gardening techniques to help.
Monday Movie: Brooklyn - (PG-13) 105 min.
Mon, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 3:10pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon movie at the Barnegat Library.
Knitting and Crocheting at the Beach
Mon, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels welcome.
Movie Matinee Monday: DEEP WATERS
Mon, Apr 28, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Bring your own refreshments. Please register.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Apr 28, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Board Game Cafe for Teens - Ages 12-18
Mon, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jackson Branch
Drop into the Teen Zone to play some board games!
Art Around the World: Mexico Huichol Yarn Painting
Mon, Apr 28, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
The Huichol are a traditional people who live in Sierra Madre Mountain known for their beaded and woven artwork. Learn about them, then create a Huichol-inspired art project. Please register.
This event is full
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Mon, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Paws for Reading
Mon, Apr 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Beachwood Branch
Practice your reading skills in the company of a gentle therapy dog. Ages 5-12.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Morse Code Bracelets / Pulseras de código Morse
Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Celebrate Morse Code Day and make a Morse Code bracelet with your name. Ages 5 - 12. Celebra el Día del código Morse y haz una pulsera de código Morse con tu nombre. Edades 5 - 12.
Potion Charms
Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Design a mini potion charm or keychain!
Rescheduled
Teen Volunteer Day
Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Monday, April 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick Branch
Stop by the Teen Zone to earn one community service hour.
Pajama Tales Family Storytime - Best for ages 3 - 7 with a caregiver.
Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Stories, songs and rhymes followed by a simple craft. Please register, beginning on April 14th. Feel free to wear your coziest pajamas.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Movie with a Cop
Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Waretown Branch
Enjoy the "Finding Nemo" Movie and have some snacks. This program is sponsored by The Ocean Township Police Department.
Community Crafters
Mon, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Makerspace
Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.
Adult Crafting
Mon, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Join us for a seasonal craft.
This event is full
Tuckerton Adult Book Discussion
Mon, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room
This month we are reading Absolution by Alice McDermott. Call the Branch, (609) 296-1470, if you would like to join the group.
Chair Yoga with Belle
Mon, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch - Bishop (upstairs)
Join us for a session of beginner level chair yoga led by certified yoga instructor, Belle Burns.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Mon, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Large Study Room
Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.
The Trustees of the Library Meeting
Mon, Apr 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Island Heights Branch
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the Library. New members are welcome.
Evening Book Discussion
Mon, Apr 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
The Evening Book Discussions group is reading Exiles by Jane Harper.
Poetry Discussion Group
Mon, Apr 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room
Do you love poetry and want to discuss some of the important writing of our time? Bring a hot drink and join us for this informal group. Poems to be discussed will be provided. Please Register.
English Conversation Group
Mon, Apr 28, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch
Local volunteer Mary Turbek will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome.
Budding Artists Gallery
Tue, Apr 29, All day
Toms River Branch - Atrium
Visit the library's Atrium to enjoy an art display in celebration of the Month of the Young Child. Courtesy of the NJ Association for the Education of Young Children (NJAEYC). Available until 5/3.
Hand & Foot Card Games
Tue, Apr 29, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Come to the Upper Shores Branch on Tuesday mornings to enjoy a game of Hand and Foot. Players must bring their own cards and game sets.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Apr 29, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Apr 29, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Excel Basics
Tue, Apr 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Lakewood Branch
Learn basic Excel skills to create and format a spreadsheet. Mouse skills required. Registration required.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-4
Tue, Apr 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Long Beach Island Branch
*all children must wear shoes or slippers of some kind to follow health and safety guidelines. Stop by the Long Beach Island branch for Toddler storytime.
Movies for Adults with Special Challenges
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Toms River Branch - Green Room
Registration required; begins April 15.Have fun and develop pre-reading skills with stories and a craft. Ages 3-5.
This event is full
Toddler Time: Royalty
Tue, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. To accommodate everyone, please register each child separately. Please do not register adults.
Baseball History: Early New Jersey Baseball: 1855 to 1880
Tue, Apr 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room
Join author and historian John Zinn as we explore baseball's early roots in New Jersey. We will discuss the people who impacted the sport and the early days of this national pastime. Please Register.
Sparks's Lab Open Hours
Tue, Apr 29, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.
Creative Social Connections for Seniors
Tue, Apr 29, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
An afternoon of creating and socializing with your neighbors. Lunch will be provided by Bagels and Beyond. Potential allergens. Please register.
This event is full
Tech Help Tuesday
Tue, Apr 29, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Waretown Branch
One-on-one Tech help.
The Importance of Dental Health
Tue, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Learn why maintaining good oral hygiene is important not only for your teeth but also for the rest of your health.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Tween Art: Pressed Flower Bookmarks (Ages 9-12)
Tue, Apr 29, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. Join us to create a stunning spring book mark with pressed flowers. Registration Required.
Teen & Tween Gaming
Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Manchester Branch
Teens & tweens, ages 10 - 16, will have the opportunity to play video games on the Nintendo Switch. Please register as space is limited.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 30 2025 at 9:00am
Sparks's Lab Open Hours
Tue, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.
Flower Power with WILDJersey - Ages 12-18
Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room
Find out how flowers send messages to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Make a flower press to take home. Sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library.
Storytime with the Whiting Elementary School Principal
Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Join us to listen to stories and do a craft with Ms. Swift, Principal of Whiting Elementary School. Please register.
Writers' Group
Tue, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Spark your writing creativity and participate in friendly peer critiques on novels, short stories, memoirs, or any writing project you are working on.
FACES & Sibling Get Together
Tue, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Community building for neurodivergent children and their siblings.
Budding Artists Gallery
Wed, Apr 30, All day
Toms River Branch - Atrium
Visit the library's Atrium to enjoy an art display in celebration of the Month of the Young Child. Courtesy of the NJ Association for the Education of Young Children (NJAEYC). Available until 5/3.
Children's Day/Día de Los Libros Scavenger Hunt and Giveaway - Children's Day Scavenger Hunt and Book Giveaway!
Wed, Apr 30, All day
Plumsted Branch
Come celebrate Children's Day or Día de los niños/Día de los Libros, a day where we celebrate kids for being kids!
Playdate - Toddler
Wed, Apr 30, 9:30am - 10:15am
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Ages 6m - 3. Registration Required.
This event is full
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Apr 30, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
English Conversation Group
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Toms River Branch - Home Town Dairy
New to speaking English? Join us and talk about current events and more. New members welcome.
Dia de los Niños y Dia de los Libros Storytime - Ages 2 - 5. Please register.
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 10:45am
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Join us for Día de los Niños y Dia de los Libros (Children's Day and Book Day) where we will be celebrating kids and reading!
Dogs Storytime (Ages 3-5)
Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5. Celebrate National Shelter Pet Day with stories and a craft.
Story Explorer: Marta! Big & Small by Jen Arena - For ages 3 - 6 with a caregiver.
Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Registration is required and begins on April 16th.
Playdate - Preschool
Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Ages 2 - 6. Registration Required.
Sparks's Lab Open Hours
Wed, Apr 30, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Apr 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Mah Jongg
Wed, Apr 30, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Waretown Branch
Beginners are welcome.
Mah Jongg at the Library
Wed, Apr 30, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.
Intro to Mah Jongg
Wed, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Would you like to become a Mah Jongg player? Register online or call the branch at 732-269-2144 to register once for all sessions.
This event is full
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Family Craft Time
Wed, Apr 30, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon craft activity to celebrate El Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros. Please register each child individually Ages 5-12.
Sparks's Lab Open Hours
Wed, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.
Cross Stitch Club
Wed, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Large Study Room
Enjoy casual crafting and socialization.
De-Stress with Dogs for Teens
Wed, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Drop in and de-stress with therapy dogs. You can talk to the dogs about your troubles, relax, play, and hang out with the visiting furry friends.
Drop-in English Conversation Group
Wed, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Jackson Branch - Jackson Quiet Study Room
New to speaking English? A local volunteer will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome. 
History of Lavallette: City by the Sea - (The Early Years from 1878-1887)
Wed, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join Lavallette Heritage Committee President, Denise Wirth, to learn of the hardships and successes of the hamlet, Lavallette City by the Sea and its evolution to our beloved Borough of Lavallette.
This event is full
WREP: When Radio Entertained People
Wed, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Toms River Branch - Mancini Hall
Join us for the 50th "broadcast" of skits from the Golden Age of radio, performed by WREP's veteran actors.
Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Thu, May 01, All day
Lakewood Branch
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Outer Space Scavenger Hunt
Thu, May 01, All day
Long Beach Island Branch
Stop by the Long Beach Island Branch this month and complete our fun monthly scavenger hunt.
Weather Scavenger Hunt
Thu, May 01, All day
Manchester Branch
Family Program. For the month of May, drop in to the children's department to search for hidden images around the library. When you do, turn your sheet in at the desk for a sticker.
Art Exhibit: Robert Nealon - Swimming In Circles - Exhibit will be on display from May 1 to May 28
Thu, May 01, All day
Manchester Branch
Swimming in Circles. Colorful contemporary paintings will be on display.
Budding Artists Gallery
Thu, May 01, All day
Toms River Branch - Atrium
Visit the library's Atrium to enjoy an art display in celebration of the Month of the Young Child. Courtesy of the NJ Association for the Education of Young Children (NJAEYC). Available until 5/3.
All About Mammals Scavenger Hunt - runs the whole month of May!
Thu, May 01, All day
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - YS Floor
Discover 9 mammals hiding in the children's' department.
"Who We Really Are" - Artwork by the RWJ Barnabas Behavioral Health Center
Thu, May 01, All day
Toms River Branch
Come enjoy artwork by members of RWJ Barnabas' Behavioral Health Center. The exhibit will be in the Toms River branch's second floor gallery throughout the month of May during daily open hours.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, May 01, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, May 01, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Baby & Me - For little ones up to 18 months with caregiver
Thu, May 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Please join us for songs, music, rhymes, and stories. Up to 18 months with caregiver. Program registration is required.
Baby Bookworms - Babies 0-24 Months
Thu, May 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Long Beach Island Branch
Storytime for babies from birth to 24 months. We will share short stories and nursery rhymes.
Shore Memory Café
Thu, May 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Manchester Branch
Early-Stage Memory Cafés provide opportunities for concerned persons experiencing early cognitive decline, and for those diagnosed with early-stage memory loss, and their care partner(s) to meet.
Spooky Storytime (Ages 3 - 5)
Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5. Celebrate Paranormal Day with spooky stories and a craft.
Storytime
Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join us for stories and hands-on activities. Ages 2-5. Please register each child individually.
Bingo for Adults with Special Challenges
Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room
Play Bingo and win small prizes
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Toddler Sing-a-Long
Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Come sing and dance to some of your favorite songs! Ages 18 months - 3 years.
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Baby Social Time
Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waretown Branch
Come and sing, dance, and blow bubbles with us!  Ages 6 - 18 months
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, May 01, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Mah Jong, Mahjong, Mahjongg no matter how you spell it, come and enjoy. All play levels welcome. Bring your current card and set.
LBI Poets Studio
Thu, May 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Whether you are an accomplished poet or a new one, our monthly workshop will inspire you. To attend this virtual event please contact Sue Cummings via email scummings817@comcast.net.
Mah Jongg
Thu, May 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Join a weekly session for experienced players of Mah Jongg. Players must bring their own set and current card. Drop in.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Thu, May 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, May 01, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Live Piano: The Great American Standards
Thu, May 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Upper Shores Branch
The talented Gary Evans visits to entertain us at the piano with his delightful music. Stop by and listen or sing along to some of your favorites! Requests are always welcome!
Halfway to Halloween Movie
Thu, May 01, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Lakewood Branch
1408 (PG-13) 112 min. Ages 13 -18.
Afternoon Movie: Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority
Thu, May 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Join us to learn about the remarkable political journey of Patsy Mink, an Asian American woman who battled racism and sexism, shattered barriers and redefined American politics. Please register.
Book Lovers Book Cafe
Thu, May 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Book Lovers Book Cafe. Adult program. Please register.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, May 01, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Senior Social Hour
Thu, May 01, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Get together with other seniors in your area!
Coffee and Coloring
Thu, May 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Spend an afternoon coloring, listening to soothing music, drinking coffee, and relaxing with like-minded adults at the library. Potential Allergens.
Thursday Book Club
Thu, May 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
May Book: The Whole Town's Talking by Fannie Flagg
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, May 01, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free after-school homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Paws for Reading - Potential Allergens
Thu, May 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Plumsted Branch
Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs.
TAB - Teen Advisory Board - Ages 12 -18
Thu, May 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lacey Branch
Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours. Ages 12 - 18.
Wellness Databases
Thu, May 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month learn about our health databases and the valuable information they provide. Please register.
Felt Animal Craft for Teens
Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Teen Zone
Stop by and make your own felt animal. Ages 13 - 18.
Family Movie Night: Moana 2
Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
In celebration of Asian American Islander Pacific Heritage Month, watch Moana 2 and color pages from the movie. Ages birth - 12. Please register.
Video Games / Videojuegos
Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Play video games. Ages 5 - 12. Juega videojuegos. Edades 5 - 12.
LEGO® Club
Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Ages 6-12. Join us for Lego club where we will build individual designs to be displayed in our virtual gallery and work on a group challenge with your fellow builders. Registration required.
Open Mic Night
Thu, May 01, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Join Dennis "The Heavy Metal Poet" Townsend for Open Mic Night. Acoustic musicians and spoken word artists are welcome.
Let's Cook Bibimbap! for Teens
Thu, May 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch - Mancini Hall
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by making Korean bibimbap!
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Homeschool Art: Paint a Ceramic Watering Can
Thu, May 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch - Discovery Room
Registration required; begins April 17. Please register each child individually. Paint a ceramic watering can. Ages 5-12.
Southern Ocean Birding Group - Barnegat Bay Watershed Ambassador Forrest Jennings
Thu, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Each month, the Southern Ocean Birding Group brings in a speaker on the topics of birds in New Jersey. This month, learn about bugs in local waterways.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Thu, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Teen Zone
Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB).
Adult Writers Group
Thu, May 01, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - YA Floor
Explore your writing skills in a fun, friendly, informal setting.
Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Fri, May 02, All day
Lakewood Branch
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Budding Artists Gallery
Fri, May 02, All day
Toms River Branch - Atrium
Visit the library's Atrium to enjoy an art display in celebration of the Month of the Young Child. Courtesy of the NJ Association for the Education of Young Children (NJAEYC). Available until 5/3.
Mother's Day Card - Drop-in Craft
Fri, May 02, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Barnegat Branch
Stop by the children's area to create a Mother's Day Card. While supplies last. Ages 3 - 8. Drop in.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, May 02, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, May 02, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Space Crafts Drop-in - All Ages
Fri, May 02, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Jackson Branch
Celebrate Astronomy Day with some cool foam outer space crafts.
Morning Book Club
Fri, May 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
May Book: Taking of Jemima Boone by Matthew Pearl
Messy Art
Fri, May 02, 10:00am - 10:45am
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Listen to a story and paint. Dress for a mess. Ages 3-6. Please register.
Open Playtime - Best for ages 1 - 5 with a caregiver.
Fri, May 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Stop in, play with some of our educational toys and meet new friends. No registration required.
2nd Annual Bricktucky Unicorn Derby (Ages 3-5)
Fri, May 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5: We'll create unicorn horses and then race to see whose is the fastest.
Taco Storytime
Fri, May 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Toms River Branch - Green Room
Registration required; begins April 18.Enjoy some taco stories and make a craft. Ages 3-5.
Memorial Day Puzzle Packs
Fri, May 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Long Beach Island Branch
Pick up a pack of puzzles and brainteasers to keep your mind sharp. While supplies last.
Mah Jongg
Fri, May 02, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
Games for Adults
Fri, May 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Bring a friend and have fun playing a variety of board games.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, May 02, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood Branch
Simple craft for small kids. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. ? Edades 0 ? 12.?
Drop-In Craft: Flower Lei Necklace
Fri, May 02, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Waretown Branch
To celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander Month, we will make a lei flower necklace.
The Mature Driver
Fri, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
The Mature Driver program will provide information and resources to individuals who interact with mature drivers. Please register.
Teen Movie Friday
Fri, May 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Come watch a PG-13 movie! Ages 12-18.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, May 02, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Meet the Mayor
Fri, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Berkeley residents, become acquainted with Mayor John Bacchione in a casual setting. Drop in and Meet the Mayor at the Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch, 2 PM Friday, May 2.
Major League Baseball History  
Fri, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Join us for this presentation on early Major League Baseball history focusing on the 19th and early 20th centuries, until the emergence of Babe Ruth. Please register. 
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Paper Lavender Pen Craft Drop-in Craft
Fri, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Branch
April showers bring May flowers! Learn how to make a lavender flower out of paper to spiff up your writing style. Swing by the Teen Zone and give it a go!
Mini Animals, Big Fun! - Mini Therapy Cow and Sheep Visit
Fri, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room
Come meet a miniature Highland Cow and two Harlequin sheep!
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Book Cafe
Fri, May 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood Branch
Come check out and discuss our selection of books featuring Asian American and Pacific Islander authors and their stories.
Homeschool Hangout - Kids, Tweens, & Teens
Fri, May 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Long Beach Island Branch
Homeschooling families can join together for crafts, board-games and conversation.
Afternoon Book Club
Fri, May 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
May Book: Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, May 02, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Lakewood Branch
Free after-school homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
De-Stress with Dogs for Teens
Fri, May 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Drop in and de-stress with therapy dogs. You can talk to the dogs about your troubles, relax, play, and hang out with the visiting furry friends.
Tween/Teen Saturday Drop-In - Comic Book Day
Sat, May 03, All day
Stafford Branch
Ages 9 - 17. Drop-in to the Teen Zone and celebrate Comic Book Day by creating your own Comic. While supplies last.
Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Sat, May 03, All day
Lakewood Branch
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Budding Artists Gallery
Sat, May 03, All day
Toms River Branch
Visit the library's Atrium to enjoy an art display in celebration of the Month of the Young Child. Courtesy of the NJ Association for the Education of Young Children (NJAEYC). Available until 5/3.
Teen Volunteer Hours
Sat, May 03, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Earn community service hours. Learn about the Library. Ages 12 - 18.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, May 03, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Mindful Messes: An Art & Play Interactive Experience
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Designed for developmentally disabled children (ages 4 to 11) and their families, this program will explore the theme of Connection through playful movement, mindfulness, and open-ended art making.
Mental Health Awareness Month Drop-In Craft - Ages 12-18
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Jackson Branch
Drop into the Teen Zone to help take care of your mental health during Mental Health Awareness Month with a craft.
Drop- In Calming Coloring
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Manchester Branch
Family Program. For Mental Health Awareness Month, drop by the children's department to wind down and get creative. Registration not required.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Large Study Room
Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.
Crochet Around the Corner
Sat, May 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Gather with us to crochet.
Adults with Special Challenges Craft: Friendship Bracelet
Sat, May 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Branch - Jackson Quiet Study Room
Make a friendship bracelet
Saturday Movie and Craft: Cinderella
Sat, May 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Enjoy viewing the 1950 film release of Cinderella (G, 74 min) and complete an accompanying craft.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, May 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
2025 Ocean County Children's Festival: presented by NJAEYC
Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Toms River Branch - Atrium,Discovery Room,Green Room,Lobby,Mancini Hall,YS Living Room/YS Area
Join us for the 2025 Ocean County Children's Festival presented by the New Jersey Association for the Education of Young Children. Drop-in for free art, music, entertainment, and other activities.
Adult Craft: Beginner Paper Quilling
Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Create an original greeting card design using paper quilling shapes with Terry K. Sponsored by The Friends of the Upper Shores Branch.
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Tony Pileggi Concert
Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Join us as we welcome local musician, Tony Pileggi, who will play rock, country, and folk songs of the 50s, 60s and 70s. Sponsored by the Friends of the Barnegat Library.
Bottle Dancers USA
Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Waretown Branch - Waretown Meeting Room
In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, Brooklyn-based Bottle Dancers USA will perform traditional Jewish dances and music.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, May 03, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Bottle Dancers USA
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, Brooklyn-based Bottle Dancers USA will perform traditional Jewish dances and music. Please register.
Watercolor Cherry Blossoms
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Create a beautiful watercolor painting for Asian Heritage Month of cherry blossoms no experience necessary.
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Teen Volunteer Day
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Stop by the Teen Zone to earn one community service hour. A current teen volunteer application is required. Ages 12-18
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Tuckerton Library's 150th Celebration
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room
Join us in celebrating Ocean County's oldest Library. Enjoy fun activities and refreshments. Potential allergen. All ages. Drop in. Sponsored by the Tuckerton Library Association.
Art Reception: Robert Nealon - Swimming in Circles
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Colorful contemporary paintings will be on display.
Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Sun, May 04, All day
Lakewood Branch
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, May 04, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, May 04, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Mon, May 05, All day
Lakewood Branch
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Photography by Don Edwards
Mon, May 05, All day
Waretown Branch
Don Edwards is a local Freelance Photographer. His work includes Nature, Wildlife, Landscapes, Cityscapes and Astro Photography.
Craft it out - Cinco de Mayo
Mon, May 05, All day
Long Beach Island Branch
All materials will be provided on a first com first served basis, while supplies last.
"Who We Really Are" - Artwork by the RWJ Barnabas Behavioral Health Center
Mon, May 05, All day
Toms River Branch
Come enjoy artwork by members of RWJ Barnabas' Behavioral Health Center. The exhibit will be in the Toms River branch's second floor gallery throughout the month of May during daily open hours.
Cinco de Mayo Drop-in Craft
Mon, May 05, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Barnegat Branch
Stop by the children's area to create a craft. Scholastic Teachable prints will be available to learn more about Cinco de Mayo. While supplies last. Ages 3 - 8. Drop in.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, May 05, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Stitch It Club
Mon, May 05, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Come knit, crochet, sew, or embroider with fellow stitch it members. Share leisurely conversation & tips. All skill levels are welcome.
Homeschooler's Workshop: Stafford Branch
Mon, May 05, 10:00am - 10:45am
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by using your imagination and creating Sand Art. Ages 8 - 12. Please register.
Community Crafters
Mon, May 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Jackson Branch - Makerspace
Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.
Revenge of the Fifth Drop-In Craft
Mon, May 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
YS Dept
Drop in between 10-11am and make a galactically cool craft.
Petite Picassos - Art for Babies
Mon, May 05, 10:00am - 10:45am
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join other caregivers and their children for an age-appropriate art activity. Recommended for ages 0-24 months. Please register each child individually. Adults do not need to register.
Chair Ballet
Mon, May 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Perfect for the ballet beginner. Experience the joy of chair-based dancing in a class that combines both ballet and exercise specifically for adults.  
Baby Playtime
Mon, May 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Manchester Branch
For babies not yet walking. Join us in the Children's Department for a small playdate with babies and their caregivers. Registration is required.
Registration opens Monday, May 5 2025 at 9:00am
Movies for Adults with Special Challenges
Mon, May 05, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.
I Love Butterflies Storytime
Mon, May 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Toms River Branch - Green Room
Registration required; begins April 21. Please register each child individually. Learn about butterflies, listen to stories, and make a craft. Ages 3 - 5.
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - Paint and construct a traditional folded Fan.
Mon, May 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Various ancient art forms of Asian cultures will be discussed including the origin and function of the fan, one stroke painting and sumi-e. 
Email 101: A Guide to Learning the Basics
Mon, May 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Toms River Branch
Learn how to perform basic email functions like send, receive, and reply to an email.
AAUW Monday Book Discussion
Mon, May 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Branch
This month the group will be discussing Patron Saint of Second Chances by Christine Simon. Contact the Stafford Branch for information on how to join.
Mahjongg Mondays
Mon, May 05, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Come play Mah Jongg at the library!
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
Mon, May 05, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Caring for an Alzheimer's patient can be overwhelming. Join us monthly to learn how you can balance it all. Presented in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health. For more info call (609) 978-4728.
Lunch and Movie: Here - (PG-13) 104 minutes
Mon, May 05, 12:30pm - 2:35pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon movie and lunch at the Barnegat Library. Lunch will be provided by Causeway CARes at 12:30 pm. If you are attending the lunch, please register. The movie begins at 1 pm.
Knitting at the Library
Mon, May 05, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - 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.
Movie Matinee Monday: AGE OF ADALINE
Mon, May 05, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Monday: 5/05- 1:30 PM: THE AGE OF ADALINE (2015), Romance/Fantasy, Rated PG-13, 110 min.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, May 05, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Advanced French Club
Mon, May 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Join us at the Brick Branch and speak French with other French speakers in the community! Intermediate and Advanced speakers welcome.
Affordable Home Internet
Mon, May 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Discover affordable internet options for home.
Cinco De Mayo Crafts Drop-in - All Ages
Mon, May 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jackson Branch
Come make some crafts in the Children's Section. No Registration required.
Comedic Genius: The Life of Ed Wynn
Mon, May 05, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, learn about the life of vaudevillian stage, tv, radio, and film actor, Ed Wynn. Please register.
Monday Movie Matinee: "Wicked"
Mon, May 05, 3:00pm - 6:30pm
Brick Branch
Rated PG Runtime: 160 minutes
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Mon, May 05, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free after-school homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
DIY Mini Pinata - Ages 12-18
Mon, May 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Jackson Branch - Makerspace
Join us in celebrating Cinco de May by creating your own mini pinata!
Bayside Ukulele Club
Mon, May 05, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.
Lego® Club
Mon, May 05, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - 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.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, May 05, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Frog Craft / Artesanía de rana
Mon, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Make your own jumping paper frog. Ages 5 - 12. Haz tu propia rana de papel saltarina. Edades 5 - 12.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, May 05, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Craft Corner: Mini Stain Glass Windows
Mon, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Create a mini stain glass window.
Teen Spring Fling
Mon, May 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Toms River Branch - Mancini Hall
Come out to a fun, teens-only party with hula hoops, glitter tattoos, bubbles, karaoke, balloon badminton, and more to celebrate the spring season.
Canasta Club
Mon, May 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room
Join in some friendly competition playing the classic card game Canasta. Beginners welcome!
Advice from a Professional Genealogist - 10 Best Tips for Finding Your Ancestors
Mon, May 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room
Genealogist Debbie Hadley will teach you how to begin your own research on your family trees and how to find the records likely to provide answers to your research questions.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Mon, May 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Large Study Room
Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.
English Conversation Group
Mon, May 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Beachwood Branch
A local volunteer will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome. Registration not required.
Author Talk with Phil Coffin - When Baseball Was Still Topps & A Baseball Book of Days
Mon, May 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Phil Coffin, a Point Pleasant Beach resident, longtime editor at The New York Times, and a member of the Society for American Baseball Research since 1994, will discuss his books about baseball.
TAB- Teen Advisory Board
Mon, May 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Island Heights Branch
Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours. Ages 12 - 18.
Spring Concert
Mon, May 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room
Spring Concert with Guitarist Pete Wagula
English Conversation Group
Mon, May 05, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch
Local volunteer Mary Turbek will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome.
Basically Ballet presents "The Wolves in the Walls"
Mon, May 05, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Basically Ballet presents a whimsical story through movement. Please Register
Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Tue, May 06, All day
Lakewood Branch
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Hand & Foot Card Games
Tue, May 06, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Come to the Upper Shores Branch on Tuesday mornings to enjoy a game of Hand and Foot. Players must bring their own cards and game sets.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, May 06, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toddler Play
Tue, May 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Toms River Branch - Green Room
Registration required; begins April 22. Please register each child individually. Visit the library for toddler play with toys and more. Ages 2-3 with a caregiver.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-4
Tue, May 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Long Beach Island Branch
*all children must wear shoes or slippers of some kind to follow health and safety guidelines. Stop by the Long Beach Island branch for Toddler storytime.
New Books Storytime - Ages 2 - 5. Please register.
Tue, May 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Come join Miss Cindy for stories, song and a craft.
This event is full
Pups and Grownups: Bright Beautiful Therapy Dogs - for Adults with Special Challenges
Tue, May 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Enjoy the company of gentle therapy dogs while relaxing, coloring, and listening to soothing music. Potential allergens.
This event is full
Book Talk and Craft for Adults with Special Challenges
Tue, May 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Come join us to read and discuss a book celebrating Cinco de Mayo and make a related craft. Made possible by the Kearny Bank Foundation Grant. Please register for this event.
Manchester Daytime Book Discussion
Tue, May 06, 10:15am - 11:30am
Manchester Branch
Book Title: "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garnus
Sensory Play & Toddler Building - Ages 2-5
Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Branch - Storytime Room
Explore your senses with fun station-based play. Please register.
This event is full
Movies for Adults with Special Challenges
Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.
Baby Yoga - For little ones 12 weeks to 12 months
Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Join Miss Liz for a special 45-minute mom-and-me yoga class. For little ones 12 weeks to 12 months with caregiver. Please bring a yoga mat. Spaces are limited. Program registration is required.
Beginner Embroidery
Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room
Learn the basics of embroidery while creating a small project. Attendees will leave with all supplies needed to complete their project.
This event is full
Writer's Group
Tue, May 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Waretown Branch
Join other writers to explore your skills in an informal and fun discussion.
Blood Pressure Clinic
Tue, May 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Free monthly blood pressure screening from 11am-12pm the first Tuesday of every month performed by the Long Beach Island Health Department. Walk-ins welcome.
Toddler Time: Celebrating Moms & Grandmoms
Tue, May 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. To accommodate everyone, please register each child separately.
EWE Knit and Crochet
Tue, May 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Drop in with your own supplies and say "hello" to a friendly group.
Tuesday Muse Book Discussion Group
Tue, May 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Jackson Branch
Title: Hamnet
Classic Movie Showing -The Court Jester
Tue, May 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room
Calling all movie-loving adults, please join us for our monthly classic movie showing. The Court Jester. G. 101 Minutes. No registration necessary.
Art Chat
Tue, May 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room
Meet and talk with local artists. Bring your own work for feedback.
Mini Book Bookmark Craft
Tue, May 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room
Make a mini book bookmark and library card holder for National Get Caught Reading Month! Ages 12 and up! 
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, May 06, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, May 06, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Uber vs. Lyft
Tue, May 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Get reliable information on two of the most popular transportation companies and how best to use them. Please register.
Internet Basics
Tue, May 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Learn to navigate internet browsers, search engines and websites. While supplies last, all who attend this class will be given a free 32GB flash drive at the end of the class. Please Register.
Self-Love Notes
Tue, May 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, celebrate you and practice self-love through notes of affirmation. Everyone will take home a little jar of self-love notes.
Ocean County Office of Senior Services
Tue, May 06, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Come meet staff from the Ocean County Office of Senior Services. Staff will be giving an overview of their services and programs. Staff will also be giving tours of their new Mobile Unit.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, May 06, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free after-school homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Tween Chess & Checkers Club
Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Manchester Branch
Tweens will learn to play and practice chess & checkers with one another. Ages 8 - 12. Please register as space is limited.
STEM LEGO® Builders
Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Stafford Branch
LEGO® building fun. Join in and use the LEGO® pieces from the Library and apply creativity and building skills while having fun! Drop-in the Children?s room. Ages 5 -12
The Hindenburg Experience Talk
Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Manchester Branch
Come and experience the last flight of the Hindenburg from Frankfurt, Germany to Lakehurst, NJ in 1937. Please join us on a trip through Hindenburg's history.
Adolescent Grief and Depression - Teen & Adults
Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
This lecture will address how grief can present in adolescence vs in adulthood, and how it may be mistaken for depression. Presented by Hacksensack Meridian Health
Anime Club
Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Enjoy all things anime and meet new friends! Crafting, book talks, movie reviews and more. Grades 2 - 6
Butterfly Masks / Máscaras de Mariposa
Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Kids create their own butterfly mask using paper, popsicle sticks, markers and beads. Ages 5 - 12.
Patrice McDonough Book Talk
Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
A Slash of Emerald follows Dr. Julia Lewis and Inspector Tennent on another Victorian-London era murder, this time in the luxurious world of fine art.
Night Crafting for Adults
Tue, May 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
This month we will be making an abstract painting.
This event is full
Jackson Writers' Group
Tue, May 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Jackson Quiet Study Room
Bring your work, any genre.
Game Night for Adults
Tue, May 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Toms River Branch - Green Room
Come play video games at the library and make new friends. 
Book Cafe
Tue, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Join the book café, talk about whatever you're reading and enjoy light refreshments. Sponsored by the Friends of the Barnegat Library.
Basically Ballet presents "The Wolves in the Walls"
Tue, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Toms River Branch - Mancini Hall
Registration required. Basically Ballet presents a whimsical story through movement. For all ages. Registration opens on April 22, 2025.
Digital Detox Craft for Tweens
Tue, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Shores Branch
Join us for some screen free arts and crafts fun for tweens. Ages 10-18.
Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Wed, May 07, All day
Lakewood Branch
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, May 07, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Paint & Play - Toddler
Wed, May 07, 9:30am - 10:15am
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Ages 6m - 3. Registration Required. Join us for messy play and leave the cleanup to us! Playtime with toys, painting, and coloring. Dressing for a mess is encouraged.
This event is full
Toddler Time - 9:30 group - For ages 19 - 36 months with a caregiver.
Wed, May 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, music and movement. Please register, beginning on April 23rd, for this three-week session being held on May 7th, 14th, and 21st.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, May 07, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
English Conversation Group
Wed, May 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Toms River Branch - Home Town Dairy
New to speaking English? Join us and talk about current events and more. New members welcome.
Messy Time
Wed, May 07, 10:00am - 10:45am
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Explore safe textures, colors & sensory play. Enhance motor skills & bonding through creative mess and learning through joyful chaos.
Baby & Me
Wed, May 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Toms River Branch - Green Room
Registration required; begins April 23. 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.
Barn Quilt "Hex Sign" Folk Art Craft
Wed, May 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Join us as we welcome fine artist, Jill DeFelice, and create your own "hex sign" barn quilt out of cardboard. This program is through a partnership with the Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen's Museum.
First Wednesday Book Club
Wed, May 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Stafford Branch
This month the group will be discussing The Betrayal of Anne Frank by Rosemary Sullivan. Contact the Branch if you would like to join.
Spring Stories and Flower Craft
Wed, May 07, 10:00am - 10:45am
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Listen to stories and make a flower craft. Ages 2 - 6. Please register.
Baby & Me
Wed, May 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Rhythm, rhyme, music and movement for babies up to 12 months with caregiver. This is designed for babies not yet walking. Please Register
Preschool Yoga Storytime - Ages 3 - 6
Wed, May 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Join the fun with simple yoga poses, breathing exercises, stories and more. Ages 3 - 6. Please bring a yoga mat and dress to move. Spaces are limited. Program registration is required.
This event is full
Paint & Play - Preschool
Wed, May 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Ages 2 - 6. Registration Required. Join us for messy play and leave the cleanup to us! Playtime with toys, painting, and coloring. Dressing for a mess is encouraged.
This event is full
Toddler Time - 10:30 group - For ages 19 - 36 months with a caregiver.
Wed, May 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, music and movement. Please register, beginning on April 23rd, for this three-week session being held on May 7th, 14th, and 21st.
Mah Jongg
Wed, May 07, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Waretown Branch
Beginners are welcome.
Mah Jongg at the Library
Wed, May 07, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.
Adult Drop-in BYO Crochet and Knitting Club
Wed, May 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room
Join us for this low-key afternoon of yarn crafts, and socialization. Bring your own supplies.
Intro to Mah Jongg
Wed, May 07, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Would you like to become a Mah Jongg player? Register online or call the branch at 732-269-2144 to register once for all sessions.
This event is full
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Wed, May 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Toms River Branch - Teen Zone
Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Meet us in the Teen Zone to participate in our school year volunteer program!
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, May 07, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Weights and Measures-Senior Scams
Wed, May 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Branch
An investigator with the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs will talk about consumer scams in regards to Weights & Measures. This includes gas pricing, weights at super markets and more.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, May 07, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Jewish American Heritage Month Film - The Jewish Journey: America
Wed, May 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with an educational film about Jewish migration to America.
Virtual Talk with Harvard Psychologist Dr. David H. Rosmarin - Virtual
Wed, May 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Toms River Branch
To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/73705
Mother's Day PaperCraft Bouquet and Mug
Wed, May 07, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Show Mom You Care
Estate Planning, Wills, and Probate
Wed, May 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Jackson Branch
Daniel D'Alessandro of the New Jersey State Bar Foundation will discuss an overview of probate, wills, and estate planning.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, May 07, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free after-school homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Dungeons and Dragons: Afternoon Adventures for Teens
Wed, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Learn how to play this game of imagination and adventure. New and experienced players welcome.
Cancelled
Teen Survey Says
Wed, May 07, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Brick Branch
Earn Volunteer Hours. Join us for board games and discussion.
Paws for Reading - Potential Allergen
Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs.
Create a Comic Strip / Crea una tira cómica
Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Come draw comics to celebrate National Cartoonists Day. Ages 8 - 12. Ven a dibujar cómics para celebrar el Día Nacional del Caricaturista. Edades 8 - 12.
Paws For Reading
Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join us to practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Recommended for ages 3- 12.
Celebrating Wellness - OC Chapter of NAMI Provider Fair and Awards Ceremony
Wed, May 07, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Toms River Branch - Mancini Hall
Mental health organizations will provide resources and answer questions. At 5:30, an awards ceremony will take place honoring community members.
Twisted Stitchers of Ocean County
Wed, May 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Are you a knitter? Do you want to learn to knit? Join our group to learn or bring your own project. If you are a beginner, knitting needles and yarn will be available.
Intro to Computers
Wed, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Magazine Area
Stop by the library with your own device for this introductory course. Please register.
Cookbook Club
Wed, May 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Bring in a dish from the selected cookbook of the month to share and discuss with fellow culinary enthusiasts!
Mouse Basics
Wed, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Learn the physical components of a computer mouse and how to perform basic tasks by using it to click on and navigate computer programs. 
Teen Volunteer Night
Wed, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Earn community service hours. Learn about the library. Registration and a current Teen Volunteer Application is required.
Drop-in English Conversation Group
Wed, May 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Jackson Branch - Jackson Quiet Study Room
New to speaking English? A local volunteer will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome. 
Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Thu, May 08, All day
Lakewood Branch
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, May 08, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Groovy Babies
Thu, May 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Toms River Branch - Green Room
Registration required; begins April 24. Please register each child individually. Move and groove along to golden oldies songs and interactive stories. For babies from 0 - 18 months.
Film Showing: Just Like You: Anxiety + Depression
Thu, May 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room
(NR) 80 min. 10 brave kids, 2 Emmy award winning journalists, 1 clinical psychologist at Columbia University, and 1 determined mother take on the fear and stigma plaguing the mental health community.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 - 5 with a caregiver.
Thu, May 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Stories, songs and rhymes, followed by a simple craft. Please register, beginning on April 24th, for this three-week session being held on May 8th, 15th and 22nd.
Songs with Miss Summer - Ages 0-4
Thu, May 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Long Beach Island Branch
*All children must wear foot coverings (shoes, booties, slippers, or socks) in order to follow the library's health & safety rules.
Email Basics
Thu, May 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Lakewood Branch
Learn how to perform basic email functions like send, receive and reply to an email.
Homeschool Art Club: AAPIM Edition - Ages 6-10
Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Branch - Storytime Room
Stretch your imagination and learn something new while celebrating Asian American/Pacific Islander Month. Ages 6 - 10. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Storytime
Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join us for stories and hands-on activities. Ages 2-5. Please register each child individually.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beachwood Branch
Join us for storytime followed by a simple craft. Please register. Ages 3-6.
Storytime with Miss Renee - Pirates! Argh!
Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room
Kids and their grown-ups will sit together as we read stories, move, and do a themed craft. Please register each child individually. Ages 0 - 5
Mother's Day Drop-In Craft
Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Plumsted Branch
Visit the Plumsted Library Children's area to participate in our themed drop-in craft. Crafts available while supplies last, first come first served. Ages 3-12.
Toddler Story Time
Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waretown Branch
Come play along with stories, movement, and activities designed for toddlers on the go! For ages 18 - 36 months
Mother's Day Drop-in Crafts - All Ages
Thu, May 08, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Jackson Branch
Celebrate Mother's Day with a cool foam craft.
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, May 08, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Mah Jong, Mahjong, Mahjongg no matter how you spell it, come and enjoy. All play levels welcome. Bring your current card and set.
Literature and Lunch - Book Discussion
Thu, May 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
The Literature and Lunch book discussion group is reading The Marsh Queen by Virginia Hartman.
EWE Knit and Crochet
Thu, May 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Drop in with your own supplies and say "hello" to a friendly group.
Mah Jongg
Thu, May 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Join a weekly session for experienced players of Mah Jongg. Players must bring their own set and current card. Drop in.
Mental Wellness Jeopardy
Thu, May 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join Hackensack Meridian Health for an interactive lecture on mental health wellness.
Friends Adventure: Phil Bruschi Sings Big Band Standards
Thu, May 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Phil Bruschi performs Uptempo, a celebration of Big Band Standards. Sponsored by the Friends of the Stafford Library. Please register.
The Mature Driver
Thu, May 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
The Mature Driver program will provide information and resources to individuals who interact with mature drivers.
De-Stress with Dogs for Teens
Thu, May 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Toms River Branch - Teen Zone
Drop in and de-stress with therapy dogs. You can talk to the dogs about your troubles, relax, play, and hang out with the visiting furry friends.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, May 08, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Chicks with Sticks: A Knitting and Crocheting Group
Thu, May 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Manchester Branch
Love to knit or crochet, come to our meeting room and join others with the same passion. Bring your yarn, needles, hooks and current projects.
Introduction to Modern Dance
Thu, May 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
This fun class is the perfect introduction to the fundamentals of modern dance. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or towel. No dance experience required. Please register.
Email 101: A Guide to Learning the Basics
Thu, May 08, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch
Learn how to perform basic email functions like send, receive, and reply to an email.
Rescheduled
Coffee and Coloring
Thu, May 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
New date Thursday, May 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Brick Branch
Spend an afternoon coloring, listening to soothing music, drinking coffee, and relaxing with like-minded adults at the library. Potential Allergens.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, May 08, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free after-school homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Golden Star: The Life of Actress Anna May Wong
Thu, May 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
In honor of Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, learn about the life of the first Asian American Actress Anna May Wong. Please register.
Maker Lab
Thu, May 08, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join us for activities that will allow you to explore, make and tinker. Please register each child individually. Ages 5-12.
Tween Crafternoon: Stafford Branch - Mental Health Awareness Month
Thu, May 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Ages 9-13. EACH ATTENDEE MUST BE REGISTERED SEPARATELY. Space is Limited. Program runs 45 minutes. Join us in the meeting room for Mental Health Awareness Month and relax with some sand art.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, May 08, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Thu, May 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB).
Rescheduled
Craft Corner: Mini Stain Glass Windows
Thu, May 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Monday, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick Branch
Create a mini stain glass window.
Get all the "Buzz" on BEES - Get Ready for a Buzzing Good Time
Thu, May 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room
Did you know that bees can actually solve math problems? Or that each one has its own distinct personality? Come learn more exciting facts about these incredible insects.
Drop-in Mother's Day Card Making
Thu, May 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch - Discovery Room
No registration required. Visit the Discovery Room to make a Mother's Day Card! Ages 3-12.
When I Grow Up!
Thu, May 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Ages 5-10. Join the children's department for a fun program that lets your child explore different jobs they could have when they grow up. Registration is required.
Loom Club
Thu, May 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
This monthly program is great for those who already loom masterpieces and for those who want to learn. Supplies will be provided. Ages 8 -12. Please register.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, May 09, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, May 09, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood Branch
Simple craft for small kids. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. ? Edades 0 ? 12.?
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, May 09, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
LBI Canasta
Fri, May 09, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Play Canasta with other teams and players at the Long Beach Island Library twice a month. Participants must already have a basic knowledge of the game.
Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Sat, May 10, All day
Lakewood Branch
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, May 10, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
EWE Knit and Crochet
Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Drop in with your own supplies and say "hello" to a friendly group.
Maker Drop-in Building - All Ages
Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Jackson Branch
Drop into the Children's Department for some building fun.
Blast Shield Training
Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Manchester Branch
In celebration of May the Fourth be with you (Star Wars Day), tweens will pair up and participate in their very own blast shield training. Ages 10 - 16. Those who attend must sign waiver form.
Mother's Day Cards Drop-in for Kids
Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Beachwood Branch
Stop by the library any time to decorate a Mother's Day card. Ages 0-12. No registration required.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Large Study Room
Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.
Gentle Yoga with Belle
Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Toms River Branch - 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.
Adults with Special Challenges Craft
Sat, May 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Branch - Jackson Quiet Study Room
Coffee Filter Butterfly Craft for Adults with Special Challenges
Mindfulness Meditation: Awakening Joy
Sat, May 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room
Join us to explore deep and present moment awareness in a guided meditation. Followed with a Q&A session. Presented by Shazia Zaman Sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library
Saturday Movie: The Jewish Journery: America
Sat, May 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Island Heights Branch
The Jewish Journey: America (2016), Documentary/History, TVG, 55 min. Potential Allergens.
Registration opens Saturday, April 26 2025 at 10:30am
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Sat, May 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tuckerton Branch
Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours. Ages 12-18. Register.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, May 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Like a Mom: Author Talk with Raquel Drosos
Sat, May 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join local author Raquel Drosos as she discusses her novel Like a Mom, the story of a young writer who is thrown into parenthood when she falls in love with a musician and divorced father of two.
Super Saturday: Mothers Day Craft
Sat, May 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room
Make a sunflower seed cup ready for planting. All ages. Please register each person separately.
Documentary: Mele Murals - A Film by Tadashi Nakamura
Sat, May 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room
Join us during Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month for a documentary about the power of art through the unlikely union of graffiti and ancient Hawaiian culture.
Registration is now closed
I am Titanic
Sat, May 10, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Waretown Branch
Join us for a play session and snacks!
Registration opens Saturday, April 26 2025 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, May 10, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick Branch
Brick Library's adventuring party of heroes that delve into the world of Forgotten Realms. This program is aimed for teens looking to try their hand at a tabletop role-playing game. Ages 12-18. REG
Mental Health Awareness Documentary for Teens
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Stop by for a documentary for Mental Health Awareness Month. Ages 13-18.
Meet the K9s
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Toms River Branch - Mancini Hall
Meet the K9 Unit from the Toms River Sheriff's Office and watch a demonstration! Registration required; opens on April 26. This program is designed specifically for ages 8-12 only.
Registration opens Saturday, April 26 2025 at 9:00am
Mindful Meditation & Yoga with Belle
Sat, May 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
New venue Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Please join us for a mindful meditation yoga session with certified yoga instructor, Belle Burns.
Registration opens Saturday, April 26 2025 at 2:30pm
Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Sun, May 11, All day
Lakewood Branch
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, May 11, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, May 11, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
English Conversation Group
Sun, May 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
New to speaking English? Practice English conversation and talk about current events in a friendly, informal setting. This volunteer-led group meets every 2nd and 4th Sunday at 2 pm. Drop-in.
Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Mon, May 12, All day
Lakewood Branch
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
"Who We Really Are" - Artwork by the RWJ Barnabas Behavioral Health Center
Mon, May 12, All day
Toms River Branch
Come enjoy artwork by members of RWJ Barnabas' Behavioral Health Center. The exhibit will be in the Toms River branch's second floor gallery throughout the month of May during daily open hours.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, May 12, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Ask a Master Gardener - Diagnostic Clinics
Mon, May 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Branch
The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County will answer any gardening questions you may have. Located on the main library floor. Drop-in.
Craft for Adults with Special Challenges - Popsicle Stick Airplane
Mon, May 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Create a model airplane using popsicle sticks. Please register.
Movies for Adults with Special Challenges
Mon, May 12, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.
Showers to Flowers Craft Day (ages 2-5)
Mon, May 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Ages 2-5: Join us as we make some spring crafts.
Registration opens Monday, April 28 2025 at 10:30am
Storytime - 2-5 Years
Mon, May 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Branch - Storytime Room
Join us for stories, songs, and a craft perfect for children ages 2-5 years.
Builders' Club for Adults with Special Challenges
Mon, May 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
New venue Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Come join us for a creative experience, where participants can freely explore and build using the library's kits. Made possible by the Kearny Bank Foundation Grant. Please register for this event.
Registration opens Monday, April 28 2025 at 10:30am
Adults with Special Challenges Storytime
Mon, May 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room
Join us for a storytime perfect for adults with special challenges with a craft to follow. Ages 18 and up.
Spring Has Sprung: Get Your Veggies Growing
Mon, May 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Certified Rutgers Master Gardener of Ocean County Aileen Krupa will discuss how to start a vegetable garden. Planting seeds, choosing veggies, and maintaining your garden. Please register.
Stroke: Am I at Risk? - Learn to BEFAST
Mon, May 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Are you at risk of having a stroke?
Registration opens Monday, April 28 2025 at 9:00am
Crafts for Adults with Special Challenges
Mon, May 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Join us for a fun craft for adults with special challenges. Please register.
Mahjongg Mondays
Mon, May 12, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Come play Mah Jongg at the library!
Knitting and Crocheting at the Beach
Mon, May 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch
Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels welcome.
Monday Movie: Wicked - (PG) 160 minutes
Mon, May 12, 1:00pm - 3:40pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon movie at the Barnegat Library.
Adult Movie Kit: DOWNTON ABBEY (2019)
Mon, May 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Long Beach Island Branch
*MOVIE KIT ONLY* Copies of the movie will be available for check out while supplies last. All you need to enjoy a movie at home. Potential allergen. DOWNTON ABBEY (2019), Drama, Rated PG, 105 min.
Afternoon Movie: Jewish Women in American Sport - Settlement Houses to the Olympics
Mon, May 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Join us for this documentary about the vital role Jewish women have played as athletes, administrators, and activists from the days of the settlement houses in the 1880s into the 21st century.
Open Table with Agape Counseling Services
Mon, May 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Drop in to speak with a representative from Agape Counseling Services to learn about substance abuse resources and counseling services.
Homemade Bath Salts
Mon, May 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
?For Mental Health Awareness Month learn how to help melt stress away and create your own homemade bath salts.
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Teen Volunteer Hour - Ages 12-18
Mon, May 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Jackson Branch
Stop by the Teen Zone to earn a community service hour. Learn about the library in the process. Please fill out a volunteer application if you are new. Please register.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Mon, May 12, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free after-school homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Bayside Ukulele Club
Mon, May 12, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, May 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Pickin' at Point
Mon, May 12, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Bring your acoustic instrument and a song to share at this drop-in acoustic jam session.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, May 12, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Computer Literacy with Ocean County Community College
Mon, May 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
New venue Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Join us for a computer literacy course led by Shawn Oates, Outreach and STEM Liaison Librarian at OCC.
Registration opens Monday, April 28 2025 at 5:30pm
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Sensory Friendly Movie: Sonic the Hedgehog
Mon, May 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Jackson Branch
Join us for a sensory friendly viewing of Sonic the Hedgehog (PG, 99 min.)
Make Your Own Bookmarks / Haz tus propios marca libros
Mon, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Design and color your own bookmark. Ages 0 - 12. Diseña y colorea tu propio marcapáginas. Edades 0 - 12.
Beginner Crocheting
Mon, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Once You Get Started, You'll Be Hooked!
This event is full
Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River Meeting
Mon, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Toms River Branch - Green Room
The Friends design and manage fund raising activities to support the library. New members are welcome.
Community Crafters
Mon, May 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Makerspace
Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.
Cookbook Club
Mon, May 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Island Heights Branch
Join our cookbook club to taste and discuss recipes for a selected cookbook every other month. To register call the branch at 732-270-6266
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Mon, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Large Study Room
Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.
Pottery Painting with Wish Upon a Jar
Mon, May 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Toms River Branch
Time to get creative!
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The Turtle Show with Steve Woyce
Mon, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room
An interactive and educational program with live turtles and tortoises from around the world. Discover turtle habitats, diets, differences between species and lots of fun facts. Ages 4-12. Register.
The Friends of Berkeley Library Meeting
Mon, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the Library. New members are welcome. Drop in.
Friends of the Waretown Library
Mon, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Waretown Branch
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the library. New members are always welcome.
English Conversation Group
Mon, May 12, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch
Local volunteer Mary Turbek will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome.
Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Tue, May 13, All day
Lakewood Branch
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Hand & Foot Card Games
Tue, May 13, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Come to the Upper Shores Branch on Tuesday mornings to enjoy a game of Hand and Foot. Players must bring their own cards and game sets.
Baby Playdate
Tue, May 13, 9:30am - 10:30am
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Meet up with other parents and caregivers while your babies engage in sensory and free play time, board books and gentle music. Drop in.
Rescheduled
Babytime - 0 - 18 months
Tue, May 13, 9:30am - 11:30am
New date Tuesday, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Branch
Join us for 15 - 20 minutes of songs and activities in the Sensory Space followed by an hour of adult and child socialization. Ages 0 - 18 months. REG
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, May 13, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Drop-In Tech Hour
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lakewood Branch
Bring your computer questions to our staff, no appointment required.
Chair Yoga
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Stretch, learn poses and do simple breathing exercises. Led by a certified yoga instructor. Please wear comfortable shoes/clothes. You'll be required to sign a waiver. Please register.
Mother Goose Time - For babies up to 18 months and their caregivers.
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Rhythm, rhyme, music and movement for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Please register, beginning on April 29th, for this three-week session being held on May 13th, 20th and 27th.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 29 2025 at 9:00am
Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Come for stories, songs, and a craft. Playtime follows. Ages 3 - 5. Please register.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 13 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Time - Ages 1-4
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Long Beach Island Branch
*all children must wear shoes or slippers of some kind to follow health and safety guidelines. Stop by the Long Beach Island branch for Toddler storytime.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 29 2025 at 10:00am
Rescheduled
Adults with Special Challenges Craft
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm
New date Tuesday, May 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Waretown Branch
Come and join us for a fun craft to celebrate the month of May!
Music & Movement
Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Toms River Branch - Green Room
Registration required; begins April 29th. Please register each child's name individually. Joy us for a program full of singing, dancing, playing and learning. Ages 2 - 5 years old.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 29 2025 at 9:00am
Movies for Adults with Special Challenges
Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.
Baby & Me - Up to 18 months with caregiver
Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Please join us for songs, music, rhymes, and stories. Up to 18 months with caregiver. Program registration is required. Please register each age appropriate child separately.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 29 2025 at 9:00am
Messy Art
Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beachwood Branch
Join us for an art project. Dress for mess. Please register. Ages 2-5.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 29 2025 at 10:00am
Babytime - 0 - 18 months
Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Join us for 15 - 20 minutes of songs and activities in the Sensory Space followed by an hour of adult and child socialization. Ages 0 - 18 months. REG
Email 101: A Guide to Learning the Basics
Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Toms River Branch
Learn how to perform basic email functions like send, receive, and reply to an email.
Toddler Time: Monkeys
Tue, May 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. To accommodate everyone, please register each child separately.
Adults with Special Challenges Craft
Tue, May 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Waretown Branch
Come and join us for a fun craft to celebrate the month of May!
Registration opens Tuesday, April 29 2025 at 11:00am
Lunch & Learn: Living with Arthritis
Tue, May 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Lunch provided by Wally's. Sponsored by Causeway CARes. Please register.
This event is full
Balance & Falls - Understanding the Risk & How to Prevent Them
Tue, May 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Learn about the risks of falling and how to prevent falls from Marcus Manley, Clinical Director from JAG Physical Therapy. Please Register.
EWE Knit and Crochet
Tue, May 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Drop in with your own supplies and say "hello" to a friendly group.
Jackson Afternoon Book Group
Tue, May 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Jackson Branch
Book Title: The Librarianist
Tech Help Tuesday
Tue, May 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Waretown Branch
One-on-one Tech Help. Please Register!
Combating Depression and Anxiety: the Road to Better Health
Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Learn more about these common mental health conditions and how to cope with their effects.
Writer's Group
Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Manchester Branch
Bring your poetry, and short stories. The Writer's Group critiques each other's works and provides feedback.
The Jewish Journey: America - Tracing the Migration of Jews to America (TV-G) 55 minutes
Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Join us for a documentary screening following the trajectory of Jewish American life.
Art Around the World: Japan: Wabi-Sabi
Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Wabi-sabi is the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty with imperfection. Learn about this philosophy and how it applies to crafting, then create a wabi-sabi inspired craft. Please register. 
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Crystal Sun Catchers
Tue, May 13, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Island Heights Branch
Create a beautiful crystal sun catcher. Ages 18+
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Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, May 13, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free after-school homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Paws for Reading - Potential Allergen
Tue, May 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs.
Flower Power - Grades 3-6
Tue, May 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Long Beach Island Branch
Learn to make flower arrangements with the LBI Garden Club. Potential allergens. *This month your creations will be featured in the Garden Club's Annual Flower Show!
Registration opens Tuesday, April 29 2025 at 3:30pm
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, May 13, 3:30pm - 8:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Puzzle Club for Adults
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Join us for Puzzle Club where we escape from the stress of the day by working on a puzzle together. This is an adult only program as puzzles may contain small pieces.
Paws for Reading - Read with a Dog
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Best for beginning readers grades K - 4.
Canvas Painting with Beach House Studio
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join Beach House Studio from Lavallette to paint a beautiful scene on canvas while you enjoy a refreshment. Sponsored by The Friends of the Upper Shores Branch.
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Meet the Mayor
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lacey Branch
Join us as the Lacey Branch hosts Meet the Mayor with Lacey Mayor Peter Curatolo. During this event you'll be able to ask questions directly to the Lacey Mayor in an informal setting.
Positive Solutions for Families - Workshop for parents and caregivers of young children
Tue, May 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch
Positive Solutions for Families provides evidence-based, user-friendly workshops to help parents and caregivers promote positive and effective parenting behaviors.
Writers' Group
Tue, May 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Spark your writing creativity and participate in friendly peer critiques on novels, short stories, memoirs, or any writing project you are working on.
America the Beautiful: From Sea to Shining Sea - Art Reception
Tue, May 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Stop by the Long Beach Island Library meeting room to meet featured artists, Jill DeFelice and Nancy Edwards. View their paintings, which showcase the beauty of America.
Evening Book Discussion
Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Toms River Branch - Green Room
This month the selection is "This Tender Land," by William Kent Krueger. Please register for this discussion.
Adventures in Bookland: Books with Big Emotions
Wed, May 14, All day
Brick Branch
Delve into these books for kids that explore imaginative and sympathetic takes on emotional matters.
Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Wed, May 14, All day
Lakewood Branch
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, May 14, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Chicken Storytime-Toddler
Wed, May 14, 9:30am - 10:15am
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Ages 2-4. Stories, rhymes, and activities perfect for your child themed around chickens! Registration required.
Toddler Time - 9:30 group - For ages 19 - 36 months with a caregiver.
Wed, May 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, music and movement. Please register, beginning on April 23rd, for this three-week session being held on May 7th, 14th, and 21st.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, May 14, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Craft for Adults with Special Challenges - 10am session
Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Join us for a fun craft. Registration opens two weeks prior to start of event and is required by phone (732-477-4513, option 4) or in person.
English Conversation Group
Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
New venue Toms River Branch - Home Town Dairy
New to speaking English? Join us and talk about current events and more. New members welcome.
Messy Time
Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Explore safe textures, colors & sensory play. Enhance motor skills & bonding through creative mess and learning through joyful chaos.
It's Fun to Be One Storytime
Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Toms River Branch - Green Room
Registration required; begins April 30. 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, April 30 2025 at 9:00am
Coloring for Adults with Special Needs  
Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Spend the morning listening to music and coloring. Materials are provided but you may bring your own coloring projects and tools. Meets on the second Wednesday of the month. Please register.
Toddler Time
Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Join us for stories, rhymes, and play. Ages 18 - 36 months with a caregiver. Please register.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 14 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Art - Ages 2-3. Dress for mess. REG
Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Come create some awesome art for the fridge door. Dress for mess. Ages 2 - 3. REG
Registration opens Wednesday, April 30 2025 at 9:00am
Baby and Me
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:10am
Island Heights Branch
Join us for stories, songs and finger plays. Followed by open play. Ages 0-18 months
Registration opens Wednesday, April 30 2025 at 10:30am
Preschool Storytime Reads Toasty by Sarah Hwang - Ages 3 - 6
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, please join us for a special reading of Sarah Hwang?s book Toasty. Ages 3 - 6 years. Program registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 30 2025 at 9:00am
Chicken Storytime-Preschool
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Ages 3-6. Stories, rhymes, and activities perfect for your child themed around chickens! Registration required.
Toddler Time - 10:30 group - For ages 19 - 36 months with a caregiver.
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, music and movement. Please register, beginning on April 23rd, for this three-week session being held on May 7th, 14th, and 21st.
Craft for Adults with Special Challenges - 11am session
Wed, May 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Brick Branch
Join us for a fun craft. Registration opens two weeks prior to start of event and is required by phone (732-477-4513, option 4) or in person.
Mah Jongg
Wed, May 14, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Waretown Branch
Beginners are welcome.
Mah Jongg at the Library
Wed, May 14, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.
Intro to Mah Jongg
Wed, May 14, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Would you like to become a Mah Jongg player? Register online or call the branch at 732-269-2144 to register once for all sessions.
This event is full
Ask a Master Gardener
Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - REF Floor
Drop in and talk to a Master Gardener from the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Verdi's Trilogy - Il Trovatore, Rigoletto, La Traviata
Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Maestro Robert Butts will discuss the importance of these operas as well as looking at the drama and music in depth as they are integral to Verdi's career and the international opera world.
Stress Management
Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Stress Management. Adult program. Please register.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 30 2025 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Chair Yoga with Linda Higley: Afternoon Series
Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Join us for a relaxing afternoon session of chair yoga led by certified yoga instructor, Linda Higley. A waiver form must be signed before the start of the program to participate.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 30 2025 at 9:00am
Bottle Dancers USA
Wed, May 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Jackson Branch
In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, Brooklyn-based Bottle Dancers USA will perform traditional Jewish dances and music.
This event is full
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free after-school homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
LEGO® Drop-In (Ages 6-12)
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 4:50pm
Brick Branch
Ages 6-12: Drop in between 4-4:50pm and either bring your own LEGO® set to work on or use our loose bricks to create something wonderful.
DIY Giant Butterfly / Mariposa Gigante
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Come make a giant paper butterfly. Ages 8 - 12. Ven a hacer una mariposa de papel gigante. Edades 8 - 12.
Orizomegami: Japanese Dip and Dye Art - For ages 7 - 12
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Please register, beginning on April 30th. Please note: We'll be using permanent dye, so wear old clothes or bring a smock.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 30 2025 at 9:00am
Mindful Rock Painting - Tweens & Teens
Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Long Beach Island Branch
Relax and paint a rock. Use one of our fun mandala design templates, or freestyle!
Registration opens Wednesday, April 30 2025 at 6:00pm
Slime & Sound: A Sensory Escape
Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Kate from Vibe Sessions will lead a sound journey to help relieve tension and stress, followed by a hands-on activity to make slime to take home. Please bring a mat or towel.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting: Stafford Branch
Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stafford Branch
Ages 12 - 18. Join TAB and gain valuable leadership skills while earning volunteer service hours. Drop-ins welcome. New volunteers should fill out a Volunteer Application.
Sherlock Holmes and the Speckled Band
Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Join professional actor Neill Hartley as he portrays Sherlock Holmes in a thrilling version of the short story "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Bottle Dancers USA
Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Upper Shores Branch
In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, Brooklyn-based Bottle Dancers USA will perform traditional Jewish dances and music.
Learn to Play the Ukulele for Teens
Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Toms River Branch - Home Town Dairy
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, learn to play a song on ukulele while learning about the cultural significance of this easy, fun instrument.
Spring Concert
Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Spring concert with Guitarist Pete Wagula. Please register.
Drop-in English Conversation Group
Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Jackson Branch - Jackson Quiet Study Room
New to speaking English? A local volunteer will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome. 
Virtual Talk with Author Liann Zhang - Virtual
Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Toms River Branch
To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/74210
Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Thu, May 15, All day
Lakewood Branch
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Toddler Playdate
Thu, May 15, 9:30am - 10:30am
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Meet up with other parents and caregivers while your toddlers engage in sensory and free play time, board books and gentle music. Drop in.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, May 15, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Friends of the Stafford Library Meeting
Thu, May 15, 9:30am - 11:00am
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
See what the Friends are doing to support the Stafford Branch. Join the Friends and volunteer today. Drop-in.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, May 15, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Tales & Tunes Storytime
Thu, May 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Toms River Branch - Green Room
Registration required; begins May 1. Please register each child individually. Listen to spring themed stories, sing songs, and create a fun craft. Ages 2 - 3.
Registration opens Thursday, May 1 2025 at 9:00am
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 - 5 with a caregiver.
Thu, May 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Stories, songs and rhymes, followed by a simple craft. Please register, beginning on April 24th, for this three-week session being held on May 8th, 15th and 22nd.
Songs with Miss Summer - Ages 0-4
Thu, May 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Long Beach Island Branch
*All children must wear foot coverings (shoes, booties, slippers, or socks) in order to follow the library's health & safety rules.
Registration opens Thursday, May 1 2025 at 10:00am
Tween Homeschool Makers - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Branch - Storytime Room
Come learn something new. Ages 8 - 12. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Toddler Time
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Play with your little one as we share stories, rhymes, songs, and dance. Ages 1 / 2. Please Register
Sensory Play
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Sensory based activities for kids ages 2-5. Please wear clothes that can get dirty. Please register each child individually.
Toddler Sing-a-Long
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Come sing and dance to some of your favorite songs! Ages 18 months - 3 years.
Registration opens Thursday, May 1 2025 at 10:30am
Baby Social Time
Thu, May 15, All day
Waretown Branch
Come and sing, dance, and blow bubbles with us!  Ages 6 - 18 months
Registration opens Thursday, May 1 2025 at 9:00am
Calming Coloring
Thu, May 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beachwood Branch
Stop by the library, meet new friends and color using colored pencils or markers. For adults & seniors. No registration required.
Men's Health: The Road to a Healthy Life
Thu, May 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room
Join us as a nurse educator from Hackensack Meridian Health discusses the top considerations specific to men's health.
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, May 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Mah Jong, Mahjong, Mahjongg no matter how you spell it, come and enjoy. All play levels welcome. Bring your current card and set.
Mah Jongg
Thu, May 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Join a weekly session for experienced players of Mah Jongg. Players must bring their own set and current card. Drop in.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Thu, May 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Branch
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
Hearing Screenings 
Thu, May 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Are you questioning your hearing? Join a Hackensack Meridian Health Audiologist. Space is limited. Please register.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, May 15, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Ask a Master Gardener
Thu, May 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lacey Branch
Drop in and talk to a Master Gardener from the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, May 15, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Lost Amusement Parks of the North Jersey Shore
Thu, May 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room
Join us as historian and author Rick Geffken presents on the most famous vacation destination in the coastal United States, bringing together rare images from the Library of Congress and more.
Email 101: A Guide to Learning the Basics
Thu, May 15, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch
Learn how to perform basic email functions like send, receive, and reply to an email.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, May 15, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free after-school homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Documentary: Joachim Prinz: I Shall Not Be Silent
Thu, May 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
In Berlin in the 1930's, the civil rights of Jews were systematically stripped away. A young rabbi, Joachim Prinz, refused to be silent. He saved lives by encouraging Jews to emigrate from Germany.
Family Craft Time
Thu, May 15, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon craft activity. Please register each child individually Ages 5-12.
TAB Book Cafe - Ages 12 - 18
Thu, May 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Hang out and discuss books for volunteer hours or simply for the love of reading! Please alert staff of potential allergens.
Registration opens Thursday, May 1 2025 at 9:00am
Jackson Friends of the Library
Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the library. New members are welcome.
Lo-Fi Hangout
Thu, May 15, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Manchester Branch
Looking to relax? Come and chat with friends, read a book, and play board games. Pretzels, chips, and juice will be provided. Please notify staff of any allergies. Ages 13 - 18. Registration required.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Thu, May 15, 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Manchester Branch
Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Ages 13 - 18.
Coloring for Mental Health
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Destress and try a few different mindful coloring techniques while enjoying The Calm Room from the Teen Health and Wellness database. Light snacks will be provided.
Canva Cookbook
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Use a free Canva template to create your own cookbook.
Friends of the Barnegat Library Meeting
Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the Library. New members are welcome.
Beginner Astronomy - The Moon: Our Nearest Neighbor
Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Getting started in Astronomy, usually the first thing we observe is the Moon. Join Jim Webster from the Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area for a look at our closest neighbor, the Moon.
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Teen DIY Book Nook
Thu, May 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Brick Branch
Swing by the Teen Zone and create your own personalized Book Nook for your bookshelf!
T-Klez Band Klezmer Concert
Thu, May 15, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Manchester Branch
In celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month; join us for a lively performance of Eastern European Jewish music.
Registration opens Thursday, May 1 2025 at 9:00am
Adult Writers Group
Thu, May 15, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - YA Floor
Explore your writing skills in a fun, friendly, informal setting.
Crafting With Miss Chris: Costume Jewelry Sun Catchers
Fri, May 16, All day
Island Heights Branch
Follow along at home with Miss Chris as she shows you how to repurpose old costume jewelry into a whimsical sun catcher.
Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Fri, May 16, All day
Lakewood Branch
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Chair Yoga
Fri, May 16, 9:30am - 10:30am
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Boost your strength, flexibility, and mental health through chair yoga with local certified yoga instructor Regina Pietersen. A waiver must be signed before start of program.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, May 16, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, May 16, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Chair Yoga
Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Join us for chair yoga for adults with certified yoga instructor, Linda Higley. Waiver form must be signed.
This event is full
Drop in Crafts - All Ages
Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Jackson Branch
Make some cool crafts in the Children's Section. No Registration required.
Ocean County Office of Senior Services
Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room
Come meet staff from the Ocean County Office of Senior Services. Staff will be giving an overview of their services and programs. Staff will also be giving tours of their new Mobile Unit.
Homeschool Gaming Hangout
Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Ages 5-12. Come to the Manchester Library to hang out with other homeschool friends and play video games together. Registration is required.
Parkinson Voice Project's SPEAK OUT!®
Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Program designed to improve communication skills for those with Parkinson's and other neurological disorders. Meets the 2nd Friday of the month. New members welcome, call (609) 488-2650 to register.
Movie for Adults with Special Challenges
Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Individuals and day programs for adults with special challenges are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. The audience will select their film on the day of the showing.
Registration opens Friday, May 2 2025 at 9:00am
Astronaut Storytime (Ages 3 - 5)
Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5. Celebrate National Astronaut Day with stories and a craft.
Registration opens Friday, May 2 2025 at 10:30am
We Love Pets Storytime
Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Toms River Branch - Green Room
Registration required; begins May 2nd. Please register each child's name individually. Celebrate National Pet Month with stories, songs, and a craft. Ages 3 - 5.
Registration opens Friday, May 2 2025 at 9:00am
The Adventures of Saul Bellow Documentary - (NR) 83 minutes
Fri, May 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
The winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, and the Pulitzer Prize, Saul Bellow transformed modern literature. This documentary traces Bellow's rise to eminence and examines his many identities.
Friends Of the Waretown Library Book Sale
Fri, May 16, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Waretown Branch
Support the Friends and the Branch at the book sale for all ages.
Mah Jongg
Fri, May 16, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
Senior Tech Workshop - Personalized Technology Help
Fri, May 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join retired IT professional and computer science professor, Darren Tietsworth, for personalized technology help. Bring your own devices and questions. Registration required.
Friday Afternoon Book Discussion
Fri, May 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Berkeley Branch
Please contact the Berkeley Branch for details.
OC Purls Knitting Group
Fri, May 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Branch
Bring your knitting projects to the library and enjoy some conversation while you knit!
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, May 16, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood Branch
Simple craft for small kids. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. ? Edades 0 ? 12.?
Adult Gaming - Canasta
Fri, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Join in some friendly competition playing the classic card game Canasta. Please register.
Saving Your Ephemera and Books
Fri, May 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Toms River Branch
Learn how to identify, preserve and care for the books and papers in your personal collection. This is a quick-paced, introductory workshop filled with lots of images, examples, and authentic items!
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
The Home We Build Together - Jewish Participation in American Society
Fri, May 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Discussing majesty and the democratization of royalty, this video lecture by Meir Soleveichik examines Jewish identity in the American public square.
LBI Canasta
Fri, May 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Play Canasta with other teams and players at the Long Beach Island Library twice a month. Participants must already have a basic knowledge of the game.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Jewish America Heritage Month Book Cafe
Fri, May 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood Branch
Come check out and discuss our selection of books featuring Jewish American authors and their stories.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, May 16, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Lakewood Branch
Free after-school homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Kokeshi Dolls
Fri, May 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Island Heights Branch
Learn about the history of this traditional Japanese craft and then make your own. Ages 6-12
Registration opens Friday, May 2 2025 at 3:30pm
Let's Get Animated! For Neurodivergent Teens - Ages 12 - 18
Fri, May 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Part social hour, part art time, all fun! Watch cartoons while getting creative.
Registration opens Friday, May 2 2025 at 9:00am
Emoji Craft
Sat, May 17, All day
Stafford Branch
In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, drop-in and make a DE stressor, emoji craft. Drop-in the children's room while supplies last.
Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Sat, May 17, All day
Lakewood Branch
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, May 17, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Friends Of the Waretown Library Book Sale
Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Waretown Branch
Support the Friends and the Branch at the book sale for all ages.
Saturday Morning Cartoons - All Ages
Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Jackson Branch
Enjoy classic cartoons, coloring, and crafts available in the Children's Department. No registration required.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Large Study Room
Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.
Ask a Master Gardener
Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Waretown Branch
Master Gardeners will be available to answer your questions. Bring photos or plant samples regarding your questions.
Get in Step! Country Line Dancing
Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room
Learn all the basics of country line dancing from Maureen Hawkins of Dancemaur Company. Join the fun, meet new friends and show off your brand-new steps. No experience necessary.
Movie in the Library: Minari
Sat, May 17, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
A Korean-American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of their own American Dream. (PG-13) 120 min.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, May 17, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Plant-astic World of Succulents & Cacti
Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Looking for plants that require little care?
Crochet for Beginners
Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Ever dream of learning to crochet? Now is your chance. Ages 12 - 18.
Registration opens Saturday, April 26 2025 at 9:00am
The Fish & Whistle Band
Sat, May 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Come and listen to Fish & Whistle, a high-energy band playing bluegrass, acoustic rock, and more.
Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Sun, May 18, All day
Lakewood Branch
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, May 18, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Mon, May 19, All day
Lakewood Branch
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
"Who We Really Are" - Artwork by the RWJ Barnabas Behavioral Health Center
Mon, May 19, All day
Toms River Branch
Come enjoy artwork by members of RWJ Barnabas' Behavioral Health Center. The exhibit will be in the Toms River branch's second floor gallery throughout the month of May during daily open hours.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, May 19, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Community Crafters
Mon, May 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Jackson Branch - Makerspace
Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.
Ask a Master Gardener - Diagnostic Clinics
Mon, May 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Branch
The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County will answer any gardening questions you may have. Located on the main library floor. Drop-in.
Fun with Finger Painting - Ages 6 months & up
Mon, May 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Long Beach Island Branch
*all children must wear shoes or slippers of some kind to follow health and safety guidelines.
Registration opens Monday, May 5 2025 at 10:00am
Homeschool Hangout STEAM Time: Strawbees Building Kit - Recommended for kids 6 - 12. REG
Mon, May 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - YA Floor
Come explore, create, and learn using OCLs STEAM kits and materials. Ages 6 -12. REG
Registration opens Monday, May 5 2025 at 9:00am
Email Basics
Mon, May 19, 10:00am - 11:30am
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Learn how to perform basic email functions like send, receive and reply to an email. While supplies last, all who attend this class will be given a free 32GB flash drive at the end of the class.
Friends Book Discussion Group
Mon, May 19, 10:30am - 11:45am
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Book Title: The Book Haters' Book Club by Gretchen Anthony
Movies for Adults with Special Challenges
Mon, May 19, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.
Lunchtime Movie for Adults with Special Challenges
Mon, May 19, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Bring your own lunch and watch a movie in our meeting room.
Mahjongg Mondays
Mon, May 19, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Come play Mah Jongg at the library!
Support Group for Caregivers'
Mon, May 19, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Being a caregiver can be overwhelming. Learn how you can balance it all. Presented in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health. To register call (609) 978-4728.
Knitting at the Library
Mon, May 19, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - 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.
Lacey Book Discussion
Mon, May 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
This month's book discussion is "On The Rooftop" by Margaret Sexton. Contact Lacey Circulation for more information
Monday Movie: Saturday Night - (R) 109 minutes
Mon, May 19, 1:00pm - 2:40pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon movie at the Barnegat Library.
Movie Matinee Monday: SABRINA (1995)
Mon, May 19, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Monday: 5/19- 1:30 PM: SABRINA (1995), Romance/Comedy, Rated PG, 127 min.
Registration opens Monday, April 28 2025 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, May 19, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Documentary: My Year of Living Mindfully
Mon, May 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room
Does the practice of meditation make us happier and healthier? Journalist Shannon Harvey began a year-long self-experiment that soon became a life-changing experience. 98 min.
Bad Art Afternoon for Teens - Ages 12-18
Mon, May 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Jackson Branch - Makerspace
Teens, get ready to glue, color, draw, and paint to create some really, really, bad art. Use your imagination and put your creativity (or lack thereof) to the test to try and create your worst.
Registration opens Monday, April 28 2025 at 3:00pm
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Mon, May 19, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free after-school homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Bayside Ukulele Club
Mon, May 19, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.
The Friends of the Plumsted Library Meeting
Mon, May 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Plumsted Branch
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the Library. New members are welcome.
Paws for Reading
Mon, May 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Beachwood Branch
Practice your reading skills in the company of a gentle therapy dog. Registration required. Ages 5-12.
Registration opens Monday, May 5 2025 at 10:00am
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, May 19, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Snake Craft / Artesanía de serpientes
Mon, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Make a snake using a pipe cleaner and beads. Ages 5 - 12. Haz una serpiente con un limpiador de pipas y cuentas. Edades 5 - 12.
Tiny Prom
Mon, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Manchester Branch
Ages 6m-6. Put on your dancing shoes and join us for dancing, activities and snacks! Tiny prom will be repeated on Tuesday morning. Registration required.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, May 19, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Intro to 3D Printing
Mon, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Toms River Branch
Learn the basics of 3D scanning and printing
Plumsted Evening Book Discussion
Mon, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
Adult Crafting
Mon, May 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Join us as we make a seasonal craft.
Registration opens Monday, May 5 2025 at 9:00am
Spams, Scams, and Fruad: Let's Not Be A Victim - Join Laura Reeves, CFP®, CRPC®, Financial Advisor
Mon, May 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Toms River Branch
An enlightening seminar focused on identifying common scams while safeguarding your personal information.
Tuckerton Book Discussion Group
Mon, May 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room
This month we are reading Giver of Stars by JoJo Moyes. Call the Branch, (609) 296-1470, if you would like to join the group.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Mon, May 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Large Study Room
Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.
English Conversation Group
Mon, May 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Beachwood Branch
A local volunteer will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome. Registration not required.
The Trustees of the Library Meeting
Mon, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Island Heights Branch
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the Library. New members are welcome.
Registration opens Monday, May 5 2025 at 7:00pm
Evening Book Discussion
Mon, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch
The Evening Book Discussions group is reading Afterlife by Julia Alvarez.
Basically Ballet Presents - Wolves in the Walls
Mon, May 19, 7:30pm - 8:15pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
A whimsical story about some crazy wolves taking over a family's home. They throw a party while the displaced family dream of where their new home should be. Ultimately, it all works out in the end!
Registration opens Monday, May 5 2025 at 9:00am
English Conversation Group
Mon, May 19, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch
Local volunteer Mary Turbek will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome.
Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Tue, May 20, All day
Lakewood Branch
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Hand & Foot Card Games
Tue, May 20, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Come to the Upper Shores Branch on Tuesday mornings to enjoy a game of Hand and Foot. Players must bring their own cards and game sets.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, May 20, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Tiny Prom- Session 1
Tue, May 20, 9:30am - 10:15am
Manchester Branch
Ages 6m-6. Put on your dancing shoes and join us for dancing, activities and snacks! This listing is for the earlier 9:30am session. Registration required.
Baby & Me
Tue, May 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Come for rhymes, songs, and stories in this 30-minute program. Ages 0 - 18 months with a caregiver. Please register.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 6 2025 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, May 20, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Ocean County Office of Senior Services - Presentation & Tour of Mobile Unit
Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Come meet staff from the Ocean County Office of Senior Services. Staff will be giving an overview of their services and programs. Staff will also be giving tours of their new Mobile Unit.
Mother Goose Time - For babies up to 18 months and their caregivers.
Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Rhythm, rhyme, music and movement for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Please register, beginning on April 29th, for this three-week session being held on May 13th, 20th and 27th.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 29 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Time - Ages 1-4
Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Long Beach Island Branch
*all children must wear shoes or slippers of some kind to follow health and safety guidelines. Stop by the Long Beach Island branch for Toddler storytime.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 6 2025 at 10:00am
Internet Basics
Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Lakewood Branch
Learn to navigate Internet browsers, search engines and websites.
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Adults with Special Challenges Craft - Turtle Tissue Paper Craft
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Branch
Come join us to create a beautiful tissue paper craft in the shape of a turtle!
Movies for Adults with Special Challenges
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.
Toddler Art: Watermelon Art (Ages 1-3)
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Ages 1-3. Following a story, we'll sponge paint cute watermelons. Dress for mess. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Brick Library.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 6 2025 at 10:30am
Toddler Fun: Stories & Scarves - Ages 18 months to 3 years
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Please join us for songs, stories and fun for toddlers. For children 18 months to 3 years. Program registration is required. Please register each age appropriate child separately.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 6 2025 at 9:00am
Ready, Set, Play! / ¡Preparados, listos, a jugar!
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room
Children up to age five can have fun in supervised free-form play. Ages 0 - 5. Los niños de hasta cinco años pueden divertirse con juegos. Edades 0 - 5.
Incredible Infants
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beachwood Branch
Join us for songs, rhymes and stories followed by play time. Ages 0-18 months with caregiver. Please register.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 6 2025 at 10:00am
Dance With Me - 3 - 5 years
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room
10:30-11am. Shake your sillies out with a fun dance party! Ages 3 - 5. Please register.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 29 2025 at 10:30am
Tiny Prom- Session 2
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Manchester Branch
Ages 6m-6. Put on your dancing shoes and join us for dancing, activities and snacks! This listing is for the later 10:30am session. Registration is required. 
Writer's Group
Tue, May 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Waretown Branch
Join other writers to explore your skills in an informal and fun discussion.
Toddler Time: Whales
Tue, May 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. To accommodate everyone, please register each child separately.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 29 2025 at 11:00am
Art Chat
Tue, May 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Meet and talk with local artists. Bring your own work for feedback.
EWE Knit and Crochet
Tue, May 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Barnegat Branch
Drop in with your own supplies and say "hello" to a friendly group.
Knitters of Brick
Tue, May 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Are you a knitter? Do you want to learn to knit? Join our group to learn or bring your own project and enjoy some conversation!
Ask a Master Gardener
Tue, May 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Branch
Drop in and talk to a Master Gardener from the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County.
FOL Pt. Pleasant Boro Meeting
Tue, May 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the library. New members are welcome.
Adult Craft Club
Tue, May 20, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Every month we make a new craft. All materials are provided. Adult crafting club meets once per month on the 3rd Tuesday. Please register. 
This event is full
Living Your Best Life with Parkinson's
Tue, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Join us for an informative presentation about the current treatments and medications available for this health condition.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, May 20, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Friends of the Island Library Book Sale
Tue, May 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Get four books for $1 and help the Friends of the Island Library continue to provide great programs and support.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, May 20, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Adult Craft and Relax- Sunflower Collage
Tue, May 20, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room
We provide the items; you provide the imagination. All supplies provided by The Friends of the Plumsted Library. Seating limited. Please Register.
Email 101: A Guide to Learning the Basics
Tue, May 20, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch
Learn how to perform basic email functions like send, receive, and reply to an email.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, May 20, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free after-school homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
LEGO® Free Play
Tue, May 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
We'll supply the LEGO® and you supply imagination.  Display your creations for everyone to admire. Best for ages 5 - 12.  No registration required.
Teen Tuesday: Stafford Branch - AANHPI Heritage Month
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Ages 9-17. EACH ATTENDEE MUST BE REGISTERED SEPARATELY. Space is Limited. Program runs 45 minutes. Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Paws for Reading
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs.
Movie in the Library: Minari
Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
A Korean-American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of their own American Dream. (PG-13) 120 min.
Advice from a Professional Genealogist - 10 Best Tips for Finding Your Ancestors
Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Genealogist Debbie Hadley will teach you how to begin your own research on your family trees and how to find the records likely to provide answers to your research questions.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 29 2025 at 6:00pm
S'mores Craft / Artesanía de S'mores
Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Kids create s'mores using cardboard, foam, popsicle sticks, glue, cotton balls, and googly eyes. Ages 5 - 12.
Paper Flower Making Craft for Teens
Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Toms River Branch - Home Town Dairy
Learn how to create a flower or a bouquet from paper! Supplies provided. Ages 12-18
DnD Club - Ages 12 - 18
Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Join your fellow adventurers in a journey into the world of Dungeons & Dragons! New & experienced players are welcome. Please register.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 6 2025 at 9:00am
Jackson Writers' Group
Tue, May 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Jackson Quiet Study Room
Bring your work, any genre.
Pokémon Club
Tue, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room A
Grades 2 - 6.
This event is full
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) - Ages 12-18
Tue, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jackson Branch
Drop into the Teen Zone to join us for TAB. Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB).
Marvelous Sleuths
Tue, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room B
Join us for our mystery book discussion group! Call the Branch for this month's title 609-294-1197. New members welcome!
Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Wed, May 21, All day
Lakewood Branch
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, May 21, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toddler Time - 9:30 group - For ages 19 - 36 months with a caregiver.
Wed, May 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, music and movement. Please register, beginning on April 23rd, for this three-week session being held on May 7th, 14th, and 21st.
Brick Friends of the Library General Membership Meeting
Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the library. New members are welcome.
English Conversation Group
Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Toms River Branch - Home Town Dairy
New to speaking English? Join us and talk about current events and more. New members welcome.
Tiger Drop-In Craft (Ages 2 - 6)
Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Brick Branch
Ages 2-6. Drop in within the hour to make a fun tiger craft for National Endangered Species day.
Good Day, Peppa Pig! Storytime - Ages 2 - 5. Please register.
Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Join Miss Cindy for stories, songs, and a craft.
This event is full
OC Senior Services & Mobile Unit Tour 
Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Come meet staff from the Ocean County Office of Senior Services and learn about their services and programs. Staff will also be giving tours of their new Mobile Unit. Please register. 
Baby & Me
Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Toms River Branch - Green Room
Registration required; begins May 7th. 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, May 7 2025 at 9:00am
Rescheduled
Tiger Drop-In Craft (Ages 2 - 6)
Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
New date Wednesday, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Brick Branch
Ages 2-6. Drop in within the hour to make a fun tiger craft for National Endangered Species day.
Baby & Me
Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Rhythm, rhyme, music and movement for babies up to 12 months with caregiver. This is designed for babies not yet walking. Please Register
Documentary - Mental Health Awareness Month - Decolonizing Mental Health
Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room
"Decolonizing Mental Health" dismantles the racism that underscores the mental healthcare industry. 29 min. TV-PG
Registration opens Wednesday, April 30 2025 at 10:30am
Preschool Yoga Storytime - Ages 3 - 6
Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Join the fun with simple yoga poses, breathing exercises, stories and more. Ages 3 - 6. Please bring a yoga mat and dress to move. Spaces are limited. Program registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 7 2025 at 9:00am
Toddler Time - 10:30 group - For ages 19 - 36 months with a caregiver.
Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, music and movement. Please register, beginning on April 23rd, for this three-week session being held on May 7th, 14th, and 21st.
Introduction to AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Wed, May 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
This lecture will introduce some of the basic ideas around artificial intelligence, including ChatGPT. Presented by AARP.
Mah Jongg
Wed, May 21, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Waretown Branch
Beginners are welcome.
Mah Jongg at the Library
Wed, May 21, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.
Adult Drop-in BYO Crochet and Knitting Club
Wed, May 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room
Join us for this low-key afternoon of yarn crafts, and socialization. Bring your own supplies.
Intro to Mah Jongg
Wed, May 21, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Would you like to become a Mah Jongg player? Register online or call the branch at 732-269-2144 to register once for all sessions.
This event is full
Culinary Enthusiasts Club
Wed, May 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Come to our new monthly meeting to discuss favorite foods and restaurants. Bring in questions about recipes and food, and sometimes there will be dishes to try.
"Burger" Eats
Wed, May 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
We will be having a cooking demonstration with alternative burgers. Potential Allergens
Registration opens Wednesday, May 7 2025 at 9:00am
LGBTeens: Mental Health Awareness Month
Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Toms River Branch - Home Town Dairy
Join us for LGBTeens, a club for LGBTQIA+ and allied teens to participate in fun activities, support one another, explore our collection of LGBTQ books, and help create library programs.
Social Connections Hour
Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lacey Branch
Join us to enjoy table games, puzzles, and other activities while making new friendships at the library. Drop-in.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Recipe Swap
Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room
Drop-in to share and swap recipes.
Live Stream: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood - for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein
Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Watch a broadcast at the Stafford Branch to join an online conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy. Please register.
Virtual Talk with Author Rachelle Bergstein - How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us
Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Toms River Branch
To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/74715
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, May 21, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free after-school homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Dungeons and Dragons: Afternoon Adventures for Teens
Wed, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Learn how to play this game of imagination and adventure. New and experienced players welcome.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 7 2025 at 3:00pm
Paws for Reading - Potential Allergens
Wed, May 21, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Plumsted Branch
Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs.
Paws for Reading
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. No registration necessary.
Teen & Tween Gaming
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Manchester Branch
Teens & tweens, ages 10 - 16, will have the opportunity to play video games on the Nintendo Switch. Please register as space is limited.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 30 2025 at 9:00am
Twisted Stitchers
Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch
Drop-in and join the Twisted Stitchers. If you are looking for assistance from an experienced knitter, please emailknitbynom@gmail.com so the instructor can be prepared to meet your needs.
Open Our Mind Book Discussion Group
Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
The Stranger in the Lifeboat by Mitch Albom
Family Movie Night / Noche de cine familiar
Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Come watch a G or PG movie with us. Ages 0 - 12. Ven a ver una película clasificada G o PG con nosotros. Edades 0 - 12.
National Pet Month Papercraft
Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Create a fun papercraft frame for your adorable pet photo!
Registration opens Wednesday, May 7 2025 at 6:00pm
Tween Craft: Yarn-Wrapped Rainbows
Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Make a rainbow using a cord-wrapping technique that results in a unique decoration. Ages 9 - 15.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 30 2025 at 9:00am
Trevor's Banned Book Club
Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Toms River Branch - 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.
Huntington's Disease Support Group
Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
This volunteer-led group is open to anyone with Huntington's Disease, as well as caregivers, family, or friends of someone with the disease or simply anyone interested in learning more. Drop-in.
Drop-in English Conversation Group
Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Jackson Branch - Jackson Quiet Study Room
New to speaking English? A local volunteer will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome. 
Craft with Pride - Pride Pallet Paint Party!
Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch - Bishop (upstairs)
Craft with Pride - Join us as we kick off Pride Season with a Pride Pallet Paint Party!
Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Thu, May 22, All day
Lakewood Branch
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, May 22, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, May 22, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 - 5 with a caregiver.
Thu, May 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Stories, songs and rhymes, followed by a simple craft. Please register, beginning on April 24th, for this three-week session being held on May 8th, 15th and 22nd.
Songs with Miss Summer - Ages 0-4
Thu, May 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Long Beach Island Branch
*All children must wear foot coverings (shoes, booties, slippers, or socks) in order to follow the library's health & safety rules.
Registration opens Thursday, May 8 2025 at 10:00am
Baby & Toddler Art
Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Plumsted Branch
Join us for a simple art project with babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child individually. Dress for a mess. Ages 0-3
Sensory Play
Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Sensory based activities for kids ages 2-5. Please register each child individually.
Little Hands, Big Art
Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waretown Branch
Explore your creativity! Prepare to get messy, and enjoy this fun craft project for little artists. Ages 2 to 5.
Registration opens Thursday, May 8 2025 at 9:00am
Bridge for All
Thu, May 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Play bridge at the library. All skill levels welcome.
EWE Knit and Crochet
Thu, May 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Drop in with your own supplies and say "hello" to a friendly group.
Mah Jongg
Thu, May 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Join a weekly session for experienced players of Mah Jongg. Players must bring their own set and current card. Drop in.
Chicks with Sticks: A Knitting and Crocheting Group
Thu, May 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Love to knit or crochet, come to our meeting room and join others with the same passion. Bring your yarn, needles, hooks and current projects.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, May 22, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Barnegat Lighthouse: Still Lighting the Way
Thu, May 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Friends of the Barnegat Lighthouse member, Charlotte Banks, will present on the history of this local gem from how the lighthouse achieved its start in 1834 to modern day. Please register.
Registration opens Thursday, May 1 2025 at 9:00am
Mental Health Association of NJ Open Table
Thu, May 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lacey Branch
Drop in to speak with a MHANJ representative to learn about valuable mental health resources.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, May 22, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
From Koto to K-Pop - Exploring the Music of Asia and the Pacific
Thu, May 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Branch
Whether you're curious about traditional sounds or a fan of today's chart-topping artists, this program offers a unique perspective on the power and beauty of Asian/Pacific music across generations.
Registration opens Thursday, May 8 2025 at 9:00am
Mindful Art Club for Adults
Thu, May 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Making art and coloring are great ways to relax. Spend a stress-free hour listening to music and working on a project. Materials will be provided. Meets the 4th Thurs. of every month. Please register
Pens and Pages: Teen Writing and Book Club - Ages 12-18
Thu, May 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Jackson Branch
Come join your peers in a club devoted to reading and writing in the Teen Zone. Please register!
Registration opens Thursday, May 1 2025 at 3:00pm
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, May 22, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free after-school homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Paws for Reading
Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Practice reading in the company of gentle therapy dogs. No registration required.
Therapy Dogs & DIY Worry Box
Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Manchester Branch
Teens will meet with and read to a therapy dog. Afterwards, they will have the opportunity to create their very own worry box with arts & craft materials. Ages 10 - 16. Please register.
Registration opens Thursday, May 1 2025 at 9:00am
Searching for Sherlock / En busca de Sherlock
Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Celebrate Arthur Conan Doyle's birthday with a scavenger hunt. Ages 8 - 12. Celebra el cumpleaños de Arthur Conan Doyle con una búsqueda del tesoro. Edades 8 - 12.
Teen Game Night
Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Play familiar and new games, just for teens.
Japanese Bookbinding - The Art of Yotsume Toji
Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jackson Branch - Makerspace
Learn the art of traditional Japanese bookbinding.
This event is full
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Thu, May 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Toms River Branch - Home Town Dairy
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.
Spring Concert with Guitarist Pete Wagula
Thu, May 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Pete Wagula's solo guitar performance will feature acoustic bottleneck blues, jazz and original music from his last three albums. Please register.
Family Craft Time - Velvet Art Mandalas. For ages 5 -12 REG
Thu, May 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
A mandala is a symbol of the universe for many Buddhists and Hindus. Come learn more and color your own.
Registration opens Thursday, May 8 2025 at 9:00am
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Teen Volunteer Day - TAB Program
Thu, May 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Brick Branch
Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Ages 12-18. Please Register.
Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Fri, May 23, All day
Lakewood Branch
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, May 23, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Drop-in Crafts - All Ages
Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Jackson Branch
Drop by the Children's Department and make some cool foam crafts.
Baby & Me Teatime - Infants not yet walking
Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Long Beach Island Branch
It's hard to find time to socialize as a caregiver to an infant. Join us for an hour of socializing for both babies and caregivers. Tea and snacks will be provided. Registration is required.
Registration opens Friday, May 9 2025 at 10:00am
P Template - Lil Builders Club - Ages 1 - 5. REG
Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Ages 1 - 5. Please register.
Registration opens Friday, May 9 2025 at 9:00am
Turtle Storytime (Ages 3-5)
Fri, May 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5. Celebrate World Turtle Day with stories and a craft.
Registration opens Friday, May 9 2025 at 10:30am
Sensory Space Storytime
Fri, May 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Registration required; begins May 9. 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, May 9 2025 at 9:00am
Email 101: A Guide to Learning the Basics
Fri, May 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Toms River Branch
Learn how to perform basic email functions like send, receive, and reply to an email.
Ocean County Office of Senior Services 
Fri, May 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Upper Shores Branch
Come meet staff from the Ocean County Office of Senior Services. Staff will be giving an overview of their services and programs. Staff will also be giving tours of their new Mobile Unit.
Mah Jongg
Fri, May 23, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
OC Purls Knitting Group
Fri, May 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New venue Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Bring your knitting projects to the library and enjoy some conversation while you knit!
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, May 23, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood Branch
Simple craft for small kids. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. ? Edades 0 ? 12.?
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, May 23, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Homeschool STEAM - Spiders
Fri, May 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Best for ages 5 - 10. Please register, beginning on May 9th.
Registration opens Friday, May 9 2025 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, May 23, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Book Rec Corner
Fri, May 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood Branch
Discover new titles, including read-alikes for popular authors like Colleen Hoover and James Patterson.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, May 23, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Lakewood Branch
Free after-school homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Teen Advisory Board
Fri, May 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Waretown Branch
Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours. Light refreshments will be provided. Ages 12-18
Registration opens Friday, May 9 2025 at 9:00am
Tween & Teen Knitting & Crochet Group
Fri, May 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Island Heights Branch
Learn the basics of knitting and crocheting. Ages 8-18
Registration opens Friday, May 9 2025 at 3:30pm
Tween Art Club
Fri, May 23, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Ages 9 -12.
Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Sat, May 24, All day
Lakewood Branch
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, May 24, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
EWE Knit and Crochet
Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Drop in with your own supplies and say "hello" to a friendly group.
Book Bundles
Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Toms River Branch
As supplies last, check out a bundle of books and a craft to take home. Ages 3 - 7.
Playtime Fun
Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Drop-in anytime between 10 am - 11:30 am to play with our toys, socialize with other kids, and more! This is a great place for parents and caregivers to make new friends and have fun. Ages 1 - 4.
Memorial Day Drop-in Craft for Kids
Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Beachwood Branch
Stop by the library for a patriotic craft. Registration not required.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Large Study Room
Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.
Yoga Pilates Fusion with Belle
Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Toms River Branch - Bishop (upstairs)
Join Yoga and Pilates instructor, Belle Burns, for an hour-long beginner Yoga-Pilates Fusion class.. This program is great for beginners. Please bring a mat.
Registration opens Saturday, April 26 2025 at 10:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, May 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Feature Film "Love Hurts" (2025)
Sat, May 24, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Come enjoy a movie at the library!
Registration opens Wednesday, April 30 2025 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, May 24, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Teen Volunteer Day
Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Stop by the Teen Zone to earn one community service hour. A current teen volunteer application is required. Ages 12-18
Moana Craft
Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Manchester Branch
Family Program. Come to the Manchester Library anytime between 2-4pm to try out different crafts based on the Moana movie and learn about Polynesian culture too! Registration is required.
Registration opens Saturday, April 26 2025 at 9:00am
Drop-in Video Games for Kids
Sat, May 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Toms River Branch - YS Living Room/YS Area
Play video games and make some new friends. Ages 4 - 12. No registration required.
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