Summer Reading Kick-off

Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.

Fri, Jul 18, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.

Storywalk® at the Stafford Branch - "Bugs from Head to Tail" by Stacey Roderick

Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.

Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Stafford Meeting Room

Storywalk® at the Stafford Branch. Drop-In. Crafts while supplies last. Ages 3 - 12.

Support Group for Caregivers'

Mon, Jul 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

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.

Mon, Jul 21, 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.

Tween/Teen Tuesday: Stafford Branch - Christmas in July

Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Stafford Meeting Room

Join us at the Stafford Branch in partnership with the Reynolds Family Foundation, for stories and songs and crafts inside and gardening outside. Ages 3 - 12. Drop-In.

Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Ages 9-17. EACH ATTENDEE MUST BE REGISTERED SEPARATELY. Space is Limited. Program runs 45 minutes. Join us in the meeting room and create some Christmas Crafts.

Support Group for Caregivers'

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us in the Children's Room and practice reading this summer with therapy dogs. For children in grades K-3.

Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

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.

STEM LEGO® Builders

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Stafford Meeting Room

LEGO® building fun. Join in and use the LEGO® pieces from the Library and apply creativity and building skills while having fun! Ages 5-12. Please register.

Mindful Art Club

Thu, Jul 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Come spend a stress-free hour listening to chill music and making art. Materials are provided or bring your own projects and coloring tools. Meets the 4th Thursday of every month. Please register.

End of Coloring Contest for Tweens

Fri, Jul 25, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.

Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Last day to drop off Coloring Contest sheet at the Stafford Branch and enter the Art Contest. Must be returned by July 25 at 3 pm.

Tween/Teen Saturday Drop-In

Sat, Jul 26, All day

Ages 9 - 17. Drop-in to the Teen Zone and pick up your Tween/Teen activity sheets, fun facts, word games, coloring sheets or craft. While supplies last.

English Conversation Group

Sun, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Ask a Master Gardener - Diagnostic Clinics

Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County will answer any gardening questions you may have. Located on the main library floor. Drop-in.

Documentary: Revival 69

Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

This film documents the historic 1969 Toronto Rock and Roll Revival concert and culminates in John Lennon's first public performance without the Beatles (NR) 1hr 22 min Please register.

Mon, Jul 28, 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.

Creative Social Connections for Seniors

Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:00am

Join us at the Stafford Branch in partnership with the Reynolds Family Foundation, for stories and songs and crafts inside and gardening outside. Ages 3 - 12. Drop-In.

Tue, Jul 29, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

An afternoon of creating and socializing with your neighbors. Lunch will be provided by Bagels and Beyond. Potential allergens. Please register.

Film Documentary: We Are All Plastic People Now - Followed by a Panel Discussion

Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

This film investigates the hidden story of plastic and its effects on human health. A panel discussion with representatives of Oceana and Sustainable Jersey Stafford, follows the film. Please register

Whistler, The Impressionists, and A Duct-Taped Banana

Tue, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Professor Kate Ogden of Stockton University will talk about James McNeill Whistler and his French Impressionist colleagues. Presented by Pine Shores Art Association. Please register.

Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us in the Children's Room and practice reading this summer with therapy dogs. For children in grades K-3.

Guess How Many Contest #3

Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.

Fri, Aug 01, All day

Guess How Many and win a prize!

Messy Art - Please come prepared to paint the child's foot

Fri, Aug 01, 10:00am - 10:45am

Stafford Meeting Room

Listen to a story and paint. Dress for a mess. Please come prepared to paint the child's foot. Ages 3-6. Please register.

Registration opens Friday, July 18 2025 at 10:00am

Fri, Aug 01, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.

Tween Art Contest Winners Announced

Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.

Mon, Aug 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Stafford Meeting Room

Join in the celebration of tween artwork contest, winners will be announced, and all participants will get a certificate.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

Mon, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

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. To register call (609) 978-4728.

Mon, Aug 04, 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.

Tween/Teen Tuesday: Stafford Branch - Summer 3D Pens

Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

Stafford Meeting Room

Join us at the Stafford Branch in partnership with the Reynolds Family Foundation, for stories and songs and crafts inside and gardening outside. Ages 3 - 12. Drop-In.

Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Ages 9-17. EACH ATTENDEE MUST BE REGISTERED SEPARATELY. Space is Limited. Program runs 45 minutes. Join us in the meeting room and create some Christmas Crafts.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 22 2025 at 2:00pm

First Wednesday Book Club

Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Stafford Meeting Room

This month the group will be discussing The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline. Contact the Branch if you would like to join.

Outrageous Reptiles with Jenkinson's Aquarium

Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us in the Children's Room and practice reading this summer with therapy dogs. For children in grades K-3.

Thu, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Explore the characteristics of our scaly friends, the reptiles! During this live show meet reptile ambassadors to learn about their differences and how they adapt to their habitats.

Parkinson Voice Project's SPEAK OUT!®

Thu, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.

Fri, Aug 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

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.

English Conversation Group

Fri, Aug 08, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.

Sun, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Storywalk® at the Stafford Branch Tomorrow's Lily

Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Storywalk® at the Stafford Branch with Tomorrow's Lily by Chris Raschka. Ages 3-12 and families. Drop-In.

Ask a Master Gardener - Diagnostic Clinics

Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County will answer any gardening questions you may have. Located on the main library floor. Drop-in.

Plant-astic Succulents & Cacti

Mon, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Stafford Meeting Room

Explore the definition of succulents, and their types and traits. Presented by Roberta Quinn certified Rutgers Master Gardener of Ocean County. Please register.

Mon, Aug 11, 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.

Coloring for Adults with Special Needs

Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Stafford Meeting Room

Join us at the Stafford Branch in partnership with the Reynolds Family Foundation, for stories and songs and crafts inside and gardening outside. Ages 3 - 12. Drop-In.

Chair Yoga

Tue, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

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.

This event is full

Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

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.

Mindful Art Club for Adults ?

Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us in the Children's Room and practice reading this summer with therapy dogs. For children in grades K-3.

STEM LEGO® Builders

Wed, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Stafford Meeting Room

LEGO® building fun. Join in and use the LEGO® pieces from the Library and apply creativity and building skills while having fun! Ages 5-12. Please register.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 30 2025 at 4:00pm

Thu, Aug 14, 2:30pm - 3:45pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Come spend a stress-free hour listening to chill music and making art. Materials are provided or bring your own projects and coloring tools. Please register.

Ikigai Vision Board

Fri, Aug 15, 10:00am - 11:30am

Stafford Meeting Room

Learn about the Japanese concept of Ikigai (reason for being) and create an Ikigai-inspired vision board. Please register.

Fri, Aug 15, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.