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Ocean County Library's 8th Annual Autism Resources Fair

Spotlight on Teen & Adult Services

2025-11-08 10:00:00 2025-11-08 14:00:00 America/New_York Ocean County Library's 8th Annual Autism Resources Fair Families affected by autism and other developmental disabilities will be able to meet representatives of state, county, and local organizations. Focuses on groups that serve teens and adults. Lacey Branch -

Saturday, November 08
10:00am - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-08 10:00:00 2025-11-08 14:00:00 America/New_York Ocean County Library's 8th Annual Autism Resources Fair Families affected by autism and other developmental disabilities will be able to meet representatives of state, county, and local organizations. Focuses on groups that serve teens and adults. Lacey Branch -

Families affected by autism and other developmental disabilities will be able to meet representatives of state, county, and local organizations. Focuses on groups that serve teens and adults.

Families affected by autism and other developmental disabilities will be able to meet representatives of state, county, and local organizations.  This event will focus on groups that serve teens and adults.

Learn about the programs whose mission is to support your loved one as they navigate adulthood.  Support coordination agencies, residential services, day programs, employment assistance programs, and other agencies will be available.

The Fair will also include: an appearance by balloon artist Debby Pease, therapy dogs, a coloring activity, and light refreshments.  The Ocean County Library’s Autism Resources Fair is sponsored by the Ocean County Library Foundation.

The Fair is free-of-charge and does not require registration.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Diversability |

TAGS: | IDDteenadultseries | AutismResources |

Lacey Branch

Phone: (609) 693-8566

Hours
Mon, Sep 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 14 Closed

Upcoming Events

Fri, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
In honor of Patriot Day, learn about the Lacey Police Department and the Ocean County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit. See patrol vehicles, view tools, and meet the K-9 Unit. All ages, please register.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Celebrate OCL's 100th anniversary with a special culinary experience! Join Chef Brian for a delicious program as he prepares a selection of dishes inspired by the Jersey Shore. Potential allergens.
This event is full

Mon, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
This month's book discussion is "The Light Pirate" by Lily Brooks-Dalton. Contact Lacey Circulation for more information

Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
In honor of Patriot Day, meet Lacey Township EMS and learn about their history of service. See EMS tools and view their ambulance vehicles. All ages welcome. Please register.  

Tue, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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.

Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Rhythm, rhyme, music and movement for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Please register once for this three-week session, held on September 17th, 24th, and October 1st.
This event is full

Cancelled
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Please register once for this three-week session held on September 17th, 24th and October 1st.

Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Celebrate National Library Card Sign Up Month with a fun papercraft! Please register as supplies are limited.

Thu, Sep 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lacey Meeting Room
Please register once for this three-week session, held on September 18th, 25th, and October 2nd.
This event is full

Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lacey Meeting Room
Please register once, for this three-week session held on September 18th, 25th and October 2nd.
This event is full

Thu, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Please note: This is a repeat of an event that was previously offered as a homeschool program.
This event is full

Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lacey Meeting Room
Registration is required and begins on September 5th.
This event is full

Fri, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Get ready to dance with Maureen Hawkins from Dancemaur Company & learn county line dancing steps. No experience necessary. Participants must sign a waiver form to join the program. Please register.

Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Celebrate the Ocean County Library's 100th Anniversary with a cupcake and craft party. Potential allergen.

Mon, Sep 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lacey Meeting Room
Come join us to read and discuss a book celebrating the autumn season and make a related craft. Made possible by the Kearny Bank Foundation Grant. Please register for this event.

Mon, Sep 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Hang out and play some fun video and board games.

Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lacey Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes and songs, followed by a simple craft. Please register for this two-week session being held on September 23rd and 30th.

Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the Lacey Library. New members always welcome. Drop In.

Cancelled
Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Please register once for this three-week session held on September 17th, 24th and October 1st.

Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Rhythm, rhyme, music and movement for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Please register once for this three-week session, held on September 17th, 24th, and October 1st.
This event is full

Thu, Sep 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lacey Meeting Room
Please register once for this three-week session, held on September 18th, 25th, and October 2nd.
This event is full

Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lacey Meeting Room
Please register once, for this three-week session held on September 18th, 25th and October 2nd.
This event is full

Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Practice reading in the company of gentle therapy dogs. No registration required.

Thu, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Come knit, crochet, sew, or embroider with fellow stitch it members. Share leisurely conversation & tips. All skill levels are welcome.

Fri, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Best for ages 5 - 10. Please register.
This event is full

Mon, Sep 29, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Come knit, crochet, sew, or embroider with fellow stitch it members. Share leisurely conversation & tips. All skill levels are welcome.

Mon, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, music and movement followed by a simple craft. Feel free to wear your coziest pajamas! Please register.
Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lacey Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes and songs, followed by a simple craft. Please register for this two-week session being held on September 23rd and 30th.

Tue, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Join us for an informational program about the steps that occur when your disabled child ages out of the New Jersey Children's System of Care (PerformCare).

Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Rhythm, rhyme, music and movement for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Please register once for this three-week session, held on September 17th, 24th, and October 1st.
This event is full

Cancelled
Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Please register once for this three-week session held on September 17th, 24th and October 1st.

Wed, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Join us for Magic: The Gathering Open Play at the library! Bring your deck or use one of our provided starter decks, and enjoy friendly games in a relaxed environment.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 17 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Oct 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lacey Meeting Room
Please register once for this three-week session, held on September 18th, 25th, and October 2nd.
This event is full

Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lacey Meeting Room
Please register once, for this three-week session held on September 18th, 25th and October 2nd.
This event is full

Thu, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lacey Meeting Room
In honor of LGBTQ History Month, learn about the life of pioneering American politician and advocate of LGBTQ rights Harvey Milk. Please register.
Registration opens Thursday, September 18 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Drop in, play with some of our educational toys and meet new friends. No registration required.

Fri, Oct 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Learn about our free health databases, how to use them, and the valuable information they provide. We'll be exploring Health Source and Health Reference Center databases. Please register.
Registration opens Friday, September 19 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Oct 06, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Come knit, crochet, sew, or embroider with fellow stitch it members. Share leisurely conversation & tips. All skill levels are welcome.

Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Relax and hang out with friends while playing anime trivia, enjoying Japanese snacks, and reading the latest manga. Potential allergens. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lacey Library.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 23 2025 at 6:00pm

Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Music, movement and parachute activities. Please register.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 24 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Drop in for a fun, family experience with classic and new board games. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lacey Library.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 24 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Please register.
Registration opens Thursday, September 25 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Part social hour, part art time, all fun! Watch cartoons while getting creative. Program made possible by the Kearny Bank Foundation Grant. 
Registration opens Thursday, September 25 2025 at 3:30pm

Thu, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a hands-on soy wax candle pouring workshop presented by Westwood & Quinn. Potential allergens. Please register.
Registration opens Thursday, September 25 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Oct 10, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Explore Peruvian culture through crafts, a documentary, and a special visit by SnowChi Peruvian Cuisine. SnowChi's food trailer will be available for attendees outside. Potential Allergens