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Registration opens:
September 11th, 2025

Living with Arthritis

Presented by Hackensack Meridian Health
2025-10-09 13:00:00 2025-10-09 14:00:00 America/New_York Living with Arthritis It is National Arthritis week! Join our therapists as the discuss an arthritis and it's effect on the body. Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room

Thursday, October 09
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-09 13:00:00 2025-10-09 14:00:00 America/New_York Living with Arthritis It is National Arthritis week! Join our therapists as the discuss an arthritis and it's effect on the body. Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room

Upper Shores Branch

Upper Shores Meeting Room

It is National Arthritis week! Join our therapists as the discuss an arthritis and it's effect on the body.

It is National Arthritis week! Join our therapists as the discuss an arthritis and it's effect on the body. The speaker will explore what you can do to live a better life with arthritis, treatment options with an emphasis oon the importance of exercise and self-management. The lecture aims to empower individuals with arthritis to live well and manage their condition effectively.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

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

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Upper Shores Branch
Phone: (732) 793-3996
Hours
Mon, Sep 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Sep 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Sep 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 14 Closed
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Adult Craft: Autumn Sign Painting
Wed, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Using stencils, paint your own Autumn-themed hanging sign. Registration required. All participants much register individually.
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Storytime
Thu, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for stories and hands-on activities. Ages 2-5. Please register each child individually.
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End of Summer Blues: Coping with Stress and Anxiety - Presented by Hackensack Meridian Health
Thu, Sep 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Learn from our experts about the different types of stress, effective coping skills and relaxation techniques to reduce stress and anxiety.
OC Purls Knitting Group
Fri, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Bring your knitting projects to the library and enjoy some conversation while you knit!
Movie in the Library: I'll Be Right There
Sat, Sep 13, 1:30pm - 3:15pm
Between a pregnant daughter, a wayward son, an absent ex-husband, and a hypochondriac mother, Wanda must figure out how to keep her family together without losing herself. TV-14 (97 min.)
NJ Property Tax Program PAS-1 Application Filing Event
Mon, Sep 15, 9:15am - 3:15pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
This event is for Seniors and Social Security Disability Recipients to get help filing the PAS-1 application for property tax relief. Call branch at 732-793-3996 to register, as spots are limited
Hand & Foot Card Games
Tue, Sep 16, 9:00am - 1:00pm
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.
Movie in the Library: I'll Be Right There
Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Between a pregnant daughter, a wayward son, an absent ex-husband, and a hypochondriac mother, Wanda must figure out how to keep her family together without losing herself. TV-14 (97 min.)
Nifty Nature NikNaks
Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Learn about nature and our local environment, the NJ Pinelands. See and touch fascinating animal artifacts such as deer antlers, turtle shells, animal furs and more.
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Family Craft Time
Wed, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Join us for an afternoon craft activity to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. Please register each child individually Ages 5-12.
Sensory Play
Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Sensory based activities for kids ages 2-5. Please register each child individually.
Senior Tech Workshop - Cybersecurity
Thu, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
This one hour session for computer and mobile device novices will focus on computing best practices. Registration required.
Chair Yoga
Fri, Sep 19, 9:30am - 10:30am
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.
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100th Birthday Celebration
Sat, Sep 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Join Deb Lyons as she performs songs celebrating the Jazz Age music of the Roaring 20's & 30's. This 100th Anniversary Program is sponsored by the Ocean County Library Foundation.
Mahjongg Mondays
Mon, Sep 22, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Come play Mah Jongg at the library!
Hand & Foot Card Games
Tue, Sep 23, 9:00am - 1:00pm
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.
Crafty Tweens
Tue, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Join us for some screen free arts and crafts fun for tweens. Ages 10-18.
Painting Station
Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for a fun, monthly painting project. Please register each child individually. Ages 2-5.
Victorian Tea Fundraiser
Wed, Sep 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Join the Friends of the Upper Shores Branch at the Mathis House in Toms River for an afternoon tea.
Sensory Play
Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Sensory based activities for kids ages 2-5. Please register each child individually.
OC Purls Knitting Group
Fri, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Bring your knitting projects to the library and enjoy some conversation while you knit!
Mahjongg Mondays
Mon, Sep 29, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Come play Mah Jongg at the library!
Hand & Foot Card Games
Tue, Sep 30, 9:00am - 1:00pm
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.
Painting Station
Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for a fun, monthly painting project. Please register each child individually. Ages 2-5.
Paws For Reading
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Join us to practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Recommended for ages 3- 12.
Seaside Heights - The Town That Fun Built
Wed, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join the Seaside Heights Historical Society for a look back at the town that fun built. Sponsored by The Friends of the Upper Shores Branch.
Storytime
Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for stories and hands-on activities. Ages 2-5. Please register each child individually.
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Upper Shores Meeting Room
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Upper Shores Meeting Room
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Upper Shores Meeting Room
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Mon, Oct 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
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Come play Mah Jongg at the library!
Hand & Foot Card Games
Tue, Oct 07, 9:00am - 1:00pm
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.
Family Craftime
Wed, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Join us for an afternoon craft activity. Please register each child individually. Ages 5-12.
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Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for stories and hands-on activities. Ages 2-5. Please register each child individually.
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Living with Arthritis - Presented by Hackensack Meridian Health
Thu, Oct 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
It is National Arthritis week! Join our therapists as the discuss an arthritis and it's effect on the body.
Registration opens Thursday, September 11 2025 at 9:00am
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Bring your knitting projects to the library and enjoy some conversation while you knit!
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