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Registration opens:
July 26th, 2025

Pokemon Putt-Putt- Session 1
2025-07-26 09:30:00 2025-07-26 10:15:00 America/New_York Pokemon Putt-Putt- Session 1 Family Program. Join us for a fun round of mini golf themed after Pokémon. Registration is required. Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room

Saturday, July 26
9:30am - 10:15am

Add to Calendar 2025-07-26 09:30:00 2025-07-26 10:15:00 America/New_York Pokemon Putt-Putt- Session 1 Family Program. Join us for a fun round of mini golf themed after Pokémon. Registration is required. Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room

Manchester Branch

Manchester Meeting Room

Family Program. Join us for a fun round of mini golf themed after Pokémon. Registration is required.

Family Program. Join us for a fun round of mini golf themed after Pokémon. Registration is required.

Register online, in-person at the Manchester Children's Desk, or by calling (732) 657-7600, option 6. Please add siblings attending as guests and list each child attending with their age.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

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Manchester Branch
Phone: (732) 657-7600
Hours
Mon, Jun 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 29 Closed
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Upcoming Events

Chicks with Sticks: A Knitting and Crocheting Group
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Tween & Teen Gaming
Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens & tweens, ages 10 - 16, will have the opportunity to play video games on the Nintendo Switch. Registration is required. Please add siblings attending as guests and list each of their ages.
Tween & Teen Trivia
Thu, Jun 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tweens and teens, ages 10 - 16, will have the opportunity to participate in a trivia game together. Please add siblings attending as guests and list each tween/teen attending with their age.
Animal Bingo
Fri, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Manchester Meeting Room
Come to the library to play bingo and win small prizes. Registration is required.
This event is full
Through the Hoops
Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tweens and teens will have the opportunity to participate in a throwing challenge involving obstacles and inflatable balls. Ages 10 - 16. Please register as space is limited.
NJ Motor Vehicle Commission Mobile Unit
Mon, Jun 30, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Registration Is Full. No more appointments are being taken.
Sketchbook Kait
Mon, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Ages 6-12. Kids will have so much fun playing fashion games and designing clothes on a fashion figure. Registration is required.
This event is full
July Scavenger Hunt- Summer Treats
Tue, Jul 01, All day
Family Program. Drop in to the children's department during the month of July to search for hidden images of summer treats around the library. When you do, turn your sheet in for a sticker.
Manchester Daytime Book Discussion
Tue, Jul 01, 10:15am - 11:30am
Book Title: "Absolution" by Alice McDermott
Beach Storytime- Toddler
Wed, Jul 02, 9:30am - 10:15am
Manchester Meeting Room
Ages 2-4. Stories, rhymes, and activities perfect for your child themed around the beach! Registration is required.
This event is full
Beach Storytime- Preschool
Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Manchester Meeting Room
Ages 3-6. Stories, rhymes, and activities perfect for your child themed around the beach! Registration is required.
This event is full
Hidden Gems of NJ - Summer Edition
Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Uncover the best-kept secrets of New Jersey!
Shore Memory Cafe
Thu, Jul 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Book Lovers Book Cafe
Thu, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
A different kind of book discussion group, where everyone reads a different book!
Mo Willems Putt-Putt
Thu, Jul 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Family Program. Join us for a fun round of mini golf themed to different beloved books and characters written by Mo Willems. Registration is required.
This event is full
Live Animal Talk with Cattus Island
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Manchester Meeting Room
Ages 5-12. Learn about the amazing reptile species in Ocean County from a Cattus Island Naturalist. Registration is required.
This event is full
Writer's Group
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bring your poetry, essays, and short stories. The Writer's Group critiques each other's works and provides feedback.
Wizard of Oz Party
Wed, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Family Program. Go on your own Oz themed adventure through stations, games, and other fun activities. Please notify staff of food allergy concerns. Registration is required.
Birch Tree Painting for Adults
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Paint your very own forest of Birch Trees using yarn and paint. Limited supply. Please register.
Registration opens Thursday, June 26 2025 at 9:00am
Chicks with Sticks: A Knitting and Crocheting Group
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Therapy Dog Visit
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens will meet with a therapy dog. Ages 12 - 18. Registration is required. Please add siblings attending as guests and list each tween/teen attending with their age.
Registration opens Thursday, June 26 2025 at 9:00am
Trickshots
Thu, Jul 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens will participate in different trick shot challenges involving ping pong balls. Ages 12 - 18. Registration is required. Please add siblings attending as guests and list each of their ages.
Registration opens Thursday, June 26 2025 at 9:00am
Sign Language Name Plate Craft
Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Ages 5-12. Learn about sign language and celebrate Disability Pride Month by making your own name plate using sign language. Registration is required.
Registration opens Friday, June 27 2025 at 9:00am
Story and a Craft
Sat, Jul 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ages 2-6. Come to the library to listen to a story and make a craft. Registration is required.
Registration opens Saturday, June 28 2025 at 9:00am
Having Fun with Sign Language for Adults: Part I
Mon, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn some sign language basics in this two part series which will be held in a fun and informal setting. Registration for this event also includes registration for Part II on Monday, 7/21 at 2PM.
Registration opens Monday, June 30 2025 at 9:00am
Fur, Feathers, and Scales - presented by Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
Mon, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Ages 5-12. Join Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge for a fun talk featuring live animals. Registration is required.
Registration opens Monday, June 30 2025 at 9:00am
The Five Love Languages
Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Five Love Languages: Understanding the Ways We Give and Receive Love for Better Relationships. Adult Program. Please register.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 9:00am
Bluey Party- Toddler
Wed, Jul 16, 9:30am - 10:15am
Manchester Meeting Room
Ages 6m-3. Have fun dancing, playing games, and doing fun activities at this Bluey themed party. Please notify staff of food allergy concerns. Registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 2 2025 at 9:00am
Bluey Party- Preschool
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Manchester Meeting Room
Ages 2-6. Have fun dancing, playing games, and doing fun activities at this Bluey themed party. Please notify staff of food allergy concerns. Registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 2 2025 at 9:00am
The Spirit of Lindbergh - Performed by Neill Hartley
Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Experience first-hand the incredible aviation journey that riveted the world! Neill Hartley brings to life aviator Charles Lindbergh and relives his historic 1927 flight across the Atlantic.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 2 2025 at 9:00am
Experiment Lab with Science Heroes
Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 12-18. Through hands-on experimentation, teens work together to investigate exciting science concepts like air pressure, chemical reactions, and more!
Registration opens Wednesday, July 2 2025 at 9:00am
Adults With Special Challenges Craft - Patriotic Star Magnet
Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Manchester Meeting Room
Create a red, white, and blue star magnet - designed especially for adults with special challenges. Please register as supplies are limited.
Registration opens Thursday, July 3 2025 at 9:00am
Summer Snacks
Thu, Jul 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages 6-12. Learn how to make delicious and nutritious snacks this summer through hands on learning. Please notify staff of food allergy concerns. Registration is required.
Registration opens Thursday, July 3 2025 at 9:00am
Smoothie Bowls
Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join Jen Klein from RWJBarnabas Health and learn how to make healthy smoothie recipes. Potential allergens. Ages 12 - 18. Registration is required.
Registration opens Thursday, July 3 2025 at 9:00am
Having Fun with Sign Language for Adults: Part II
Mon, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
This class is a continuation from Part I. This is a two part workshop. Use the link to session #1 to register you for both sessions on 7/14 and 7/21.
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Mon, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Beginning Readers. Practice your reading skills with our teen S.A.I.L. volunteers. Registration is required.
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Teen Minute to Win It
Tue, Jul 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Registration opens Tuesday, July 8 2025 at 9:00am
Paws for Reading- Session 1
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Ages 5-8. This program is for beginning readers who would like to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to a trained service dog. Please register.
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Paws for Reading- Session 2
Tue, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages 5-8. This program is for beginning readers who would like to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to a trained service dog. Please register.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 8 2025 at 9:00am
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Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Get the most out of your devices and keep them running longer between charges with simple tips and tricks to extend the battery life of your phone, tablet, or laptop. Please register.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 9 2025 at 9:00am
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Thu, Jul 24, 9:30am - 10:15am
Manchester Meeting Room
Ages 6m-3. Open playtime in our meeting room. Registration is required.
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Playdate - Preschool
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Manchester Meeting Room
Ages 2-6. Open playtime in our meeting room. Registration is required.
Registration opens Thursday, July 10 2025 at 9:00am
Chicks with Sticks: A Knitting and Crocheting Group
Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Pokemon Putt-Putt- Session 1
Sat, Jul 26, 9:30am - 10:15am
Manchester Meeting Room
Family Program. Join us for a fun round of mini golf themed after Pokémon. Registration is required.
Registration opens Saturday, July 26 2025 at 9:00am
Pokemon Putt-Putt- Session 2
Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Manchester Meeting Room
Family Program. Join us for a fun round of mini golf themed after Pokémon. Registration is required.
Registration opens Saturday, July 12 2025 at 9:00am
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