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Cattus Island: Shells, Scales & Froggy Tales

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2025-08-14 11:00:00 2025-08-14 12:00:00 America/New_York Cattus Island: Shells, Scales & Froggy Tales Learn what makes reptiles and amphibians unique from other animals. Please register. Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room

Thursday, August 14
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-14 11:00:00 2025-08-14 12:00:00 America/New_York Cattus Island: Shells, Scales & Froggy Tales Learn what makes reptiles and amphibians unique from other animals. Please register. Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room

Jackson Branch

Jackson Meeting Room

Learn what makes reptiles and amphibians unique from other animals. Please register.

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Jackson Branch
Phone: (732) 928-4400
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Wed, Dec 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Mon, Dec 08, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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Mon, Dec 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Join us for 15 - 20 minutes of songs and activities followed by an hour of adult and child socialization. Ages 0 - 18 months. REG
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Community Crafters
Mon, Dec 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace
Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Dec 09, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Adults with Special Challenges Holiday Card Making Craft
Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Quiet Study Room
Come make a holiday card with us!
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Jackson Afternoon Book Discussion Group
Tue, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Jackson Meeting Room
Book Title: Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
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Sensory Friendly Movie: Paddington
Tue, Dec 09, 1:30pm - 3:15pm
Come join us for a Sensory Friendly viewing of Paddington (2014, PG, 95 mins).
Holiday Drop-In Craft - All Ages
Tue, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us in the Children's Department and make cute crafts celebrating the holiday season!
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Dec 10, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Parachute Play - 3-5 Years
Wed, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Meeting Room
Come have fun with music and our parachute! For ages 3-5. Please Register.
Jackson Sensory Space: Baby & Me 1-18 Months
Wed, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us in the Sensory Space for a relaxing Baby and Me hour, perfect for parents and their babies aged 1 to 18 months.
Guided Painting with Carolyn Frazier
Wed, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room
Join us for a guided painting session with Carolyn Frazier from Beach House Studio.
This event is full
Tea and a Craft in Honor of Jane Austen's Birthday
Wed, Dec 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Jackson Meeting Room
Come celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birth anniversary
English Conversation Group
Wed, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Jackson Quiet Study Room
New to speaking English? Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English. New members are always welcome. 
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Dec 11, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Financial Data Resources
Thu, Dec 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Jackson Meeting Room
Learn how to use Library financial resources such as Morningstar and ValueLine Investment Survey.
Winter Crafts - Ages 6-12
Thu, Dec 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room
Create your own pine tree lantern and/or a pinecone winter owl craft.
This event is full
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Karaoke for Adults with Special Challenges
Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Chair Yoga
Thu, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jackson Meeting Room
Join Yoga instructor Belle Burns for an hour long gentle beginner
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Dec 12, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Book Talk & Tea Time
Fri, Dec 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Jackson Meeting Room
You're invited to a tea time filled with delicious treats and even more delicious stories.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Dec 13, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Drop-in Crafts - All Ages
Sat, Dec 13, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Drop by the Children's section to make a craft!
Teen Holiday Craft Drop-In - Ages 12-18
Sat, Dec 13, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Drop into the Teen Zone to make and take a holiday craft to bring home.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Dec 14, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Dec 15, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Community Crafters
Mon, Dec 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.
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Jackson Sensory Space: Baby & Me 1-18 Months
Mon, Dec 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
New date Wednesday, December 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us in the Sensory Space for a relaxing Baby and Me hour, perfect for parents and their babies aged 1 to 18 months.
Dance With Me - 3 - 5 years
Mon, Dec 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Jackson Meeting Room
10:30-11:15am. Shake your sillies out with a dance party! Ages 3 - 5. Please register.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Dec 16, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Winter Landscape Paper Layering Craft
Tue, Dec 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Learn how to create a layered paper winter scene in this guided craft session. All materials provided. Registration required.
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Books & Beyond - Ages 5 -8
Tue, Dec 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room
Explore some cool facts about winter and participate in a hands-on related activity. Please register.
WILDJersey - Clay Coil Pots - Ages 12-18
Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jackson Meeting Room
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Jackson Writers' Group
Tue, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Quiet Study Room
Bring your work, any genre.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Dec 17, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Adults with Special Challenges Karaoke
Wed, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Meeting Room
Come sing your favorite tunes!
English Conversation Group
Wed, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Jackson Quiet Study Room
New to speaking English? Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English. New members are always welcome. 
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Dec 18, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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Thu, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Come learn something new. Ages 8 - 12. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Jackson Friends of the Library
Thu, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Jackson Meeting Room
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Dec 19, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Dec 20, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Drop-in Games - All Ages
Sat, Dec 20, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bring a friend, or make a new one while playing board games, cards games, or word games.
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Sat, Dec 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Jackson Quiet Study Room
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Dec 21, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Dec 22, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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Mon, Dec 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Dec 23, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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Tue, Dec 23, 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Sat, Dec 27, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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Mon, Jan 05, 9:30am - 8:30pm
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Mon, Jan 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jan 06, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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Tue, Jan 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
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ARE YOU FEELING BLUE? Empower yourself with expert tools to manage stress and anxiety.
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Tue, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Explore your senses with fun station-based play. Please register.
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Tue, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Wed, Jan 07, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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