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Virtual Author Talk - Katherine Applegate's Otter Life

For Grades 3-6

2025-06-24 16:00:00 2025-06-24 17:00:00 America/New_York Virtual Author Talk - Katherine Applegate's Otter Life To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/77294 Toms River Branch -

Tuesday, June 24
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-24 16:00:00 2025-06-24 17:00:00 America/New_York Virtual Author Talk - Katherine Applegate's Otter Life To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/77294 Toms River Branch -

To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/77294

To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/77294

Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder. 

Everyone wants to meet Odder, the Queen of Play. Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practicing her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which she’s known. She’s a fearless daredevil, curious to a fault. But when Odder comes face-to-face with a hungry great white shark, her life takes a dramatic turn, one that will challenge everything she believes about herself?and about the humans who hope to save her.

Katherine Applegate’s Odder, is inspired by the true story of a Monterey Bay Aquarium program that pairs orphaned otter pups with surrogate mothers. This poignant and humorous tale told in free verse examines bravery and healing through the eyes of one of nature’s most beloved and charming animals.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | Seniors | Kids | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Program | Author Event |

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Toms River Branch
Phone: 732-349-6200
Hours
We're closed Sunday May 25 due to Memorial Day Weekend
Mon, May 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 25 Closed
(Memorial Day Weekend)
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Upcoming Events

Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Tue, May 27, All day
Lakewood Branch
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Zen Coloring
Tue, May 27, All day
Island Heights Branch
Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month by dropping in to the library to listen to relaxing music and color inspirational coloring pages.
"Who We Really Are" - Artwork by the RWJ Barnabas Behavioral Health Center
Tue, May 27, All day
Toms River Branch
Come enjoy artwork by members of RWJ Barnabas' Behavioral Health Center. The exhibit will be in the Toms River branch's second floor gallery throughout the month of May during daily open hours.
Hand & Foot Card Games
Tue, May 27, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - 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.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, May 27, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Mother Goose Time - For babies up to 18 months and their caregivers.
Tue, May 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Rhythm, rhyme, music and movement for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Please register, beginning on April 29th, for this three-week session being held on May 13th, 20th and 27th.
This event is full
Toddler Time - Ages 1-4
Tue, May 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Long Beach Island Branch
*all children must wear shoes or slippers of some kind to follow health and safety guidelines. Stop by the Long Beach Island branch for Toddler storytime.
Movies for Adults with Special Challenges
Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.
Tech Help Tuesday 
Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Waretown Branch
One-on-one Tech Help. Please Register!
The Recharge
Tue, May 27, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Toms River Branch
Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, in partnership with the Ocean County Library, is offering a support group for caregivers and their loved ones.
Toddler Time: Berries
Tue, May 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. To accommodate everyone, please register each child separately.
Sparks's Lab Open Hours
Tue, May 27, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.
Creative Social Connections for Seniors
Tue, May 27, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
An afternoon of creating and socializing with your neighbors. Lunch will be provided by Bagels and Beyond. Potential allergens. Please register.
This event is full
EWE Knit and Crochet
Tue, May 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Drop in with your own supplies and say "hello" to a friendly group.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, May 27, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Board Game Cafe for Teens - Ages 12-18
Tue, May 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jackson Branch
Drop into the Teen Zone to play some board games and destress!
Ocean County Office of Senior Services 
Tue, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room
Come meet staff from the Ocean County Office of Senior Services. Staff will be giving an overview of their services and programs. Staff will also be giving tours of their new Mobile Unit.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, May 27, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Cybersecurity Basics
Tue, May 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Learn about cybersecurity. This digital literacy workshop is an initiative with the Public Library Association in collaboration and with support from AT&T. Receive a free USB while supplies last.
This event is full
Easy Optical Illusions
Tue, May 27, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
You Won't Believe Your Eyes!
Cancelled
Teen Volunteer Day - TAB Program
Tue, May 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick Branch
Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Ages 12-18. Please Register.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, May 27, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free after-school homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Friends of the Lacey Library Meeting
Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lacey Branch
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the Lacey Library. New members always welcome. Drop In.
Sparks's Lab Open Hours
Tue, May 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.
Beautiful Bees Drop-In Craft (Ages 2 - 6)
Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick Branch
Ages 2 - 6. Drop in from 6 - 7 pm to celebrate World Bee Day with a fun craft.
Paws for Reading- Session 1
Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
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.
Anime Spring Festival - Ages 12 - 18
Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Enjoy an anime film, spring time Japanese snacks, and a themed craft! Potential allergens.
Writers' Group
Tue, May 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Spark your writing creativity and participate in friendly peer critiques on novels, short stories, memoirs, or any writing project you are working on.
Vinyl Record Nights
Tue, May 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
New venue Toms River Branch - Green Room
Come unwind and listen to curated vinyl records under the stars of the Toms River library atrium.
FACES & Sibling Get Together
Tue, May 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Community building for neurodivergent children and their siblings.
This event is full
Paws for Reading- Session 2
Tue, May 27, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Manchester Branch
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.
Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Wed, May 28, All day
Lakewood Branch
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, May 28, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
English Conversation Group
Wed, May 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Toms River Branch - Home Town Dairy
New to speaking English? Join us and talk about current events and more. New members welcome.
Toddler Open Play: Balance
Wed, May 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Children will be able to work on their balance and coordination with WePlay® Balance equipment. Ages 2 - 4. Please register.
Baby & Toddler Art
Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Plumsted Branch
Join us for a simple art project with babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child individually. Dress for a mess. Ages 0-3
This event is full
Toddler Time- Dinosaurs
Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Island Heights Branch
Join us for dinosaur themed stories, songs and fingerplays. Ages 1.5-3
This event is full
National Creativity Day Craft Buffet (Ages 3-5)
Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5: Join us as we celebrate National Creativity Day with some crafts and coloring.
Painting Station
Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join us for a fun, monthly painting project. Please register each child individually. Ages 2-5.
This event is full
Coloring for Adults
Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room
Color while listening to soothing music.
Knit Wits
Wed, May 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beachwood Branch
Stop by the library with your knitting and crocheting projects and meet new friends. Registration not required.
Sparks's Lab Open Hours
Wed, May 28, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.
Mah Jongg
Wed, May 28, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Waretown Branch
Beginners are welcome.
Support Group for Caregivers'
Wed, May 28, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Stafford Branch - 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.
Mah Jongg at the Library
Wed, May 28, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.
Ask a Master Gardener
Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - REF Floor
Drop in and talk to a Master Gardener from the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County.
Container Gardening: Flowers - Presented by Rutgers Master Gardeners
Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Don't have a lot of space to plant a garden? Think container gardens for your patio or desk. Pot size, soil requirements, watering, and plan selection will be discussed.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Meditative Mandala Art
Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Create a geometric mandala using gel pens and black paper while expanding your awareness of time, space, and energy. All supplies will be provided. Please register.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Forever Chinatown Documentary - (NR) 31 minutes
Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 2:35pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Artist Frank Wong who has spent the past four decades recreating his fading memories by building romantic, extraordinarily detailed miniature models of the San Francisco Chinatown rooms of his youth.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, May 28, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free after-school homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Tween Craft
Wed, May 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Stop by and make a craft just for Tweens. Ages 9 - 12.
Sparks's Lab Open Hours
Wed, May 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.
Cross Stitch Club
Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Large Study Room
Enjoy casual crafting and socialization.
De-Stress with Dogs for Teens
Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Drop in and de-stress with therapy dogs. You can talk to the dogs about your troubles, relax, play, and hang out with the visiting furry friends.
Friends of the Little Egg Harbor Branch Meeting
Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the Library. New members are welcome.
Slime & Sound: A Sensory Escape
Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Kate from Vibe Sessions will lead a sound journey to help relieve tension and stress, followed by a hands-on activity to make slime to take home. Please bring a mat or towel.
This event is full
Everyday Choices for the Earth - Local author talk with Debbie McGuire
Wed, May 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch - Home Town Dairy
Local author Debbie McGuire will discuss her new book, Everyday Choices for the Earth. She will share how to make more climate-friendly choices that will have an impact on the future of the planet.
Cancelled
Drop-in English Conversation Group
Wed, May 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Jackson Branch
New to speaking English? A local volunteer will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome. 
Whistler, The Impressionists, and A Duct-Taped Banana
Wed, May 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Stafford Branch - 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.
Drop-in English Conversation Group
Wed, May 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Jackson Quiet Study Room
New to speaking English? A local volunteer will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome. 
Good Readers Book Discussion Group
Wed, May 28, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Book Title: Class by Lucinda Rosenfeld
Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Thu, May 29, All day
Lakewood Branch
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, May 29, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, May 29, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Songs with Miss Summer - Ages 0-4
Thu, May 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Long Beach Island Branch
*All children must wear foot coverings (shoes, booties, slippers, or socks) in order to follow the library's health & safety rules.
This event is full
Waddler time
Thu, May 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Toms River Branch - Green Room
Registration required; begins May 15. Please register each child individually. Interactive stories, songs, and more for you and your little one. Ages 12 - 23 months.
This event is full
Toddler Time
Thu, May 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Berkeley Branch
Play with your little one as we share stories, rhymes, songs, and dance. Ages 1-2. Please Register
Sparks's Lab Open Hours
Thu, May 29, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.
Craft for Adults with Special Challenges
Thu, May 29, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Waretown Branch
Create a craft! You may come between 12 pm and 2 pm at your convenience.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Thu, May 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Branch
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, May 29, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Cancelled
Ocean County Office of Senior Services
Thu, May 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Plumsted Branch
Come meet staff from the Ocean County Office of Senior Services. Staff will be giving an overview of their services and programs. Staff will also be giving tours of their new Mobile Unit.
Internet Basics
Thu, May 29, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Manchester Branch
Learn to use the Internet. This digital literacy workshop is an initiative with the Public Library Association in collaboration and with support from AT&T. Receive a free USB while supplies last..
This event is full
Fire Prevention Strategies for Your Home 
Thu, May 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Join fire safety specialist Joe Tomasella to learn about key safety fire prevention strategies and how to stay safe if a fire occurs. Please register.   
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, May 29, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free after-school homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Email Basics
Thu, May 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Learn to create and use email. This digital literacy workshop is an initiative with the Public Library Association in collaboration and with support from AT&T. Receive a free USB while supplies last.
This event is full
Sparks's Lab Open Hours
Thu, May 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.
The Seeing Eye® Dog Program
Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Learn about Seeing Eye® Dog Program and meet the trainers and dogs. The Seeing Eye®, provides specially bred and trained dogs to guide people. Please register.
This event is full
Woven Butterfly Craft / Artesanía de mariposa tejida
Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Make a butterfly using yarn and popsicle sticks. Ages 8 - 12. REG Haz una mariposa con hilo y palitos de helado. Edades 8 - 12. REG
Rescheduled
Teen Game Night
Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Thursday, May 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch
Play familiar and new games, just for teens.
Stitch It Club
Thu, May 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Come knit, crochet, sew, or embroider with fellow stitch it members. Share leisurely conversation & tips. All skill levels are welcome.
Wolves in the Walls - Presented by Basically Ballet
Thu, May 29, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Basically Ballet presents a whimsical story about wolves taking over a family's home while the displaced family dream of where their new home should be- ultimately, it all works out in the end!
This event is full
Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Fri, May 30, All day
Lakewood Branch
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, May 30, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, May 30, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Waretown Woolies Knitting Group
Fri, May 30, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Waretown Branch
Join us for knitting at the Library. Relax and chat with other yarn enthusiasts, work on your knit or crochet projects, and swap patterns.
Mah Jongg
Fri, May 30, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, May 30, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood Branch
Simple craft for small kids. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. ? Edades 0 ? 12.?
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, May 30, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, May 30, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Lakewood Branch
Free after-school homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Sat, May 31, All day
Lakewood Branch
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, May 31, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Saving Your Ephemera and Books
Sat, May 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Toms River Branch
Learn how to identify, preserve and care for the books and papers in your personal collection. This is a quick-paced, introductory workshop filled with lots of images, examples, and authentic items!
Mental Health Awareness Month Drop-In Craft - Ages 12-18
Sat, May 31, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Jackson Branch
Drop into the Teen Zone to help take care of your mental health during Mental Health Awareness Month with a craft.
Drop-In Bee Craft
Sat, May 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Manchester Branch
Family Program. Join us in the children's department for a "bee"-utiful craft to celebrate spring with a bee craft. Registration not required. Available while supplies last.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Sat, May 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, May 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Large Study Room
Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.
Sparks's Lab Open Hours
Sat, May 31, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.
Teen Scene
Sat, May 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beachwood Branch
Join us for our monthly teen program. Ages 13-17. Registration required.
Pony Bead Keychains for Teens and Tweens
Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Teen Zone
Stop by and make a pony bead animal keychains. Ages 9 - 18.
Harmonica Lesson: The Show
Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
In the show, James Dalton plays harmonica, tells stories, sings, and engages the audience, while teaching some beginner harmonica lessons.
Sparks's Lab Open Hours
Sat, May 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.
Meditation with Crystal Singing Bowls 
Sat, May 31, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Join Belle Burns for an hour-long mindfulness meditation accompanied with the sounds of a crystal singing bowls. Bring a yoga mat to lie or a chair will be provided for sitting. Please register.   
This event is full
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Jun 01, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Color Our World Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jun 02, All day
Long Beach Island Branch
Stop by the Long Beach Island Branch this month and complete our fun monthly scavenger hunt.
Tween Art Contest - Pick-up Coloring Contest Sheet - Prizes and Certificates awarded
Mon, Jun 02, All day
Stafford Branch
Prizes and certificates awarded for Color our World Summer Reading Club Art Contest. Must be returned by July 25 at 3 pm to the Stafford branch. Ages 8 - 12.
June Scavenger Hunt- Color Our World
Mon, Jun 02, All day
Manchester Branch
Family Program. For the month of June, search the library to find all of the colorful images for the Summer Reading 2025 theme on the check-off sheet. When you do, turn your sheet in for a sticker.
Deep Sea Scavenger Hunt - runs the whole month!
Mon, Jun 02, All day
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - YS Floor
Dive deep to find 9 ocean related clues!
Superhero Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jun 02, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Barnegat Branch
Stop by the children's area to complete a scavenger hunt.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Jun 02, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Community Crafters
Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Jackson Branch - Makerspace
Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.
Chair Ballet
Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Perfect for the ballet beginner. Experience the joy of chair-based dancing in a class that combines both ballet and exercise specifically for adults.
Baby Playtime
Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Manchester Branch
For babies not yet walking. Join us in the Children's Department for a small playdate with babies and their caregivers. Registration is required.
Cancelled
Movies for Adults with Special Challenges
Mon, Jun 02, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Berkeley Branch
Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.
Adults with Special Challenges Craft - Paper Lei - Flower Lei Necklace Craft
Mon, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Branch - Jackson Quiet Study Room
Join us while we create paper lei garlands!
AAUW Monday Book Discussion
Mon, Jun 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Teen Lab
This month the group will be discussing your own choice of book.
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
Mon, Jun 02, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Stafford Branch - 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. For more info call (609) 978-4728.
Knitting at the Library
Mon, Jun 02, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Living Room Area
Join us for knitting at the Library. Relax and chat with other yarn enthusiasts, work on your knit or crochet projects, and swap patterns.
Lunch and Movie: Juror #2 - (PG-13) 114 minutes
Mon, Jun 02, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon movie and lunch at the Barnegat Library. Lunch will be provided by Causeway CARes at 12:30 pm. If you are attending the lunch, please register. The movie begins at 1 pm.
Movie Matinee Monday: GREASE (1978)
Mon, Jun 02, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Monday: 6/02- 1:30 PM: GREASE (1978), Musical, Rated PG, 110 min.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Jun 02, 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Advanced French Club
Mon, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Join us at the Brick Branch and speak French with other French speakers in the community! Intermediate and Advanced speakers welcome.
Busy Builders
Mon, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!
DIY Pride Buttons - Ages 12-18
Mon, Jun 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Jackson Branch - Makerspace
Celebrate Pride month by joining us in the Maker Space to create your own button! Please register.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Mon, Jun 02, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Bayside Ukulele Club
Mon, Jun 02, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Jun 02, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Busy Builders
Mon, Jun 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!
Ice Cream Cone Collage / Collage de cono de helado
Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Make an ice cream cone collage using colorful paper shapes. Ages 5 - 12. Haz un collage de conos de helado con formas de papel de colores. Edades 5 - 12.
Teen Volunteer Day
Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Stop by the Teen Zone to earn community service hours. A current teen volunteer application is required. Ages 12-18
Monday Night Movie: Mean Girls (2024)
Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room
New student Cady Heron navigates the thorny jungles of teenage and high school drama. The film is a remake of the 2004 comedy of the same name. PG-13 (112 min.)
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Canasta Club
Mon, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room
Join in some friendly competition playing the classic card game Canasta. Beginners welcome!
Cancelled
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Mon, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakewood Branch
Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.
ADHD Management Tips for Families
Mon, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Information on how parents can help their children manage their ADHD by helping them get organized, meet deadlines, make a schedule and stay on task.
Custom Blend Band
Mon, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room
The weather has warmed up, and the Custom Blend Band will perform some hot acoustic licks to start the summer season. Please Register.
TAB- Teen Advisory Board
Mon, Jun 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Island Heights Branch
Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours. Ages 12 - 18.
English Conversation Group
Mon, Jun 02, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch
Local volunteer Mary Turbek will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jun 03, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jun 03, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Rescheduled
Messy Art & Toddler Building - Ages 2-5
Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
New date Tuesday, June 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Branch
Station based art play and building fun. Please register.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-4
Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Long Beach Island Branch
*all children must wear shoes or slippers of some kind to follow health and safety guidelines. Stop by the Long Beach Island branch for Toddler storytime.
Baby Art & Play
Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Toms River Branch - Discovery Room
Registration required, begins May 20. Please register each child individually. Make colorful art. Dress for a mess. For babies 6-23 months with a caregiver.
This event is full
Messy Art & Toddler Building - Ages 2-5
Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Branch
Station based art play and building fun. Please register.
This event is full
Cancelled
Movies for Adults with Special Challenges
Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Berkeley Branch
Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.
Baby Yoga - For little ones 12 weeks to 12 months
Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Join Miss Liz for a special 45-minute mom-and-me yoga class. For little ones 12 weeks to 12 months with caregiver. Please bring a yoga mat. Spaces are limited. Program registration is required.
Embroidered Pet Bandanas
Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room
Choose from a variety of colors to make an embroidered name bandana that reflects your pet's personality. Ages 6-12. Please Register.
Writer's Group
Tue, Jun 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Waretown Branch
Join other writers to explore your skills in an informal and fun discussion.
Blood Pressure Clinic
Tue, Jun 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Free monthly blood pressure screening from 11am-12pm the first Tuesday of every month performed by the Long Beach Island Health Department. Walk-ins welcome.
Toddler Time: Silly Fun
Tue, Jun 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room
Enjoy our Play-Doh®, Legos® and Lincoln Logs®. For toddlers and older. To accommodate everyone, please register each child separately.
Tech Day
Tue, Jun 03, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Robots Are Taking Over Sparks's Lab!
Friends of the Lacey Library Annual Book Sale
Tue, Jun 03, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Shop, save, and show your support for the Friends of the Lacey Library!
EWE Knit and Crochet
Tue, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Drop in with your own supplies and say "hello" to a friendly group.
Tuesday Muse Book Discussion Group
Tue, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Jackson Branch
Title: Jacqueline in Paris
Classic Movie Showing - Call Northside 777
Tue, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room
Calling all movie-loving adults, please join us for our monthly classic movie showing. Call Northside 777. NR.112 Minutes No registration necessary.
Art Chat
Tue, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room
Meet and talk with local artists. Bring your own work for feedback. Drop in.
Pride Heart Garland
Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Make Pride Heart Garland to decorate your Teen Zone for Pride Month!
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Fandom Button Making for Tweens & Teens
Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Toms River Branch - Teen Zone
Celebrate your fandom this summer! Drop into our Teen Zone to create a custom button, have some fun and make new friends! Ages 10 - 18
Yarn Wrapped Words for Pride Month
Tue, Jun 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch
Participate in Pride Month by creating yarn wrapped words of love, unity, and resilience to promote inclusivity.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Tech Day
Tue, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!
Paws for Reading - Read with a Dog
Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - YS Area
Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Best for beginning readers grades K - 4.
Paper Plate Donuts / Donas de plato de papel
Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Create a donut friend using paper plates, paint and glitter. Ages 8 - 12. Crea una dona con platos de papel, pintura y purpurina. Edades 8 - 12.
Cancelled
Paws for Reading
Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Manchester Branch
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. Registration is required.
Jackson Writers' Group
Tue, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Jackson Quiet Study Room
Bring your work, any genre.
Cancelled
Game Night for Adults
Tue, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Toms River Branch
Come play video games at the library and make new friends. 
Book Café
Tue, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Join the book café, talk about whatever you're reading and enjoy light refreshments. Sponsored by the Friends of the Barnegat Library.
Friends of the Lacey Library Annual Book Sale
Wed, Jun 04, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Shop, save, and show your support for the Friends of the Lacey Library!
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Jun 04, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Jun 04, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
English Conversation Group
Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Toms River Branch - Home Town Dairy
New to speaking English? Join us and talk about current events and more. New members welcome.
Dragon Drop-In Craft (Ages 2-5)
Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
YS Dept
Ages 2-5: Drop in between 10-11am and make a dragon craft.
Adult Crafting: Spice Jars
Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room
Create a button bouquet with quilted flowers, using a spice jar as the base. Taught by the Jersey Shore Quilts of Valor from the Tuckerton Seaport. Registration required.
Music & Movement
Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Join us for a fun time of moving and grooving in this 30-minute program. Have fun dancing with your little one in this enriching program. Ages 2 - 4. Please register.
First Wednesday Book Club
Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Stafford Branch - Stafford Teen Lab
This month the group will be discussing The Guest by Emma Cline. Contact the Branch if you would like to join.
Movie Time for Adults with Special Challenges
Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room
Join us as we show a (G) or (PG) movie of the attendees' choice. Water bottles and light snacks will be provided. Potential Allergens
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Toms River Branch - Green Room
Registration required; begins May 21. Please register each child individually. Visit the library to develop pre-literacy skills with stories, songs, movement, & more. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
All Day Art
Wed, Jun 04, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Come Make Some Art With Us!
Mah Jongg
Wed, Jun 04, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Waretown Branch
Beginners are welcome.
Adult Drop-in BYO Crochet and Knitting Club
Wed, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room
Join us for this low-key afternoon of yarn crafts, and socialization. Bring your own supplies.
One-Hit-Wonders 50's, 60's, & 70's - A Musical Biography program with Phil Bruschi
Wed, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Performer and lecturer Phil Bruschi will sing various one-hit-wonders as he discusses the stories behind these songs and artists.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Extinctopedia - Virtual Talk with Smithsonian Scientists - What We Have Lost, What is at Risk, and What To Do About it
Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Toms River Branch
To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/76270
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Mosaic Coasters
Wed, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Island Heights Branch
Learn how to make a decorative mosaic coaster. Ages 6-12
Paws for Reading - Potential Allergen
Wed, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs.
Cancelled
Paws For Reading
Wed, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Upper Shores Branch
Join us to practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Recommended for ages 3 - 12.
Rainbow Heart Chain / Cadena de corazón de arcoíris
Wed, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Let's make paper hearts together. Ages 5 - 12. Hagamos corazones de papel. Edades 5 - 12.
Twisted Stitchers of Ocean County
Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Are you a knitter? Do you want to learn to knit? Join our group to learn or bring your own project. If you are a beginner, knitting needles and yarn will be available.
Magic the Gathering Open Play
Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lacey Branch
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.
Sensory Friendly Movie: Lady and the Tramp
Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Join us for a Sensory Friendly viewing of Lady and the Tramp (rated G, 75 minutes).
This event is full
STEAM Club: Paper Stitching
Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Toms River Branch
Registration required starting 5/21. Join us every month to explore, create, and learn. This month, we will do a paper stitching project. Ages 8 -12.
Tween Craft: Paint a Garden Gnome
Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Decorate a gnome and add him to your garden or an outdoor space. Ages 9-15.
Adult Crochet Club
Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
BYOCP... Bring Your Own Crocheting Project
Drop-in English Conversation Group
Wed, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Jackson Quiet Study Room
New to speaking English? A local volunteer will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome. 
Friends of the Lacey Library Annual Book Sale
Thu, Jun 05, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Shop, save, and show your support for the Friends of the Lacey Library!
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Jun 05, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Jun 05, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Shore Memory Cafe
Thu, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Manchester Branch
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.
Songs with Miss Summer - Ages 0-4
Thu, Jun 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Long Beach Island Branch
*All children must wear foot coverings (shoes, booties, slippers, or socks) in order to follow the library's health & safety rules.
Toddler Sing-a-Long
Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Come sing and dance to some of your favorite songs! Ages 18 months - 3 years.
This event is full
Rescheduled
3D Pen Pals
Thu, Jun 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
New date Thursday, June 05, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch
What Will You Create Today?
3D Pen Pals
Thu, Jun 05, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
What Will You Create Today?
LBI Poets Studio
Thu, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Whether you are an accomplished poet or a new one, our monthly workshop will inspire you. To attend this virtual event please contact Sue Cummings via email scummings817@comcast.net.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Thu, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
Live Piano: The Great American Standards
Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Upper Shores Branch
The talented Gary Evans visits to entertain us at the piano with his delightful music. Stop by and listen or sing along to some of your favorites! Requests are always welcome!
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
3D Pen Pals
Thu, Jun 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
What Will You Create Today?
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Teen Zone
Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB).
Video Games / Videojuegos
Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Play video games. Ages 5 - 12. Juega videojuegos. Edades 5 - 12.
Cancelled
Teen Movie Night: The Barbie Movie
Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Brick Branch
Come hang out and watch a movie! Rated: PG-13, Runtime: 114 min.
Open Mic Night
Thu, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Join Dennis "The Heavy Metal Poet" Townsend for Open Mic Night. Acoustic musicians and spoken word artists are welcome.
An Overview of SSI & Medicaid For Adults with IDD - Navigating Life with Intellectual & Developmental Disability
Thu, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Toms River Branch - Home Town Dairy
Are you someone who needs help navigating the system? Join us for a workshop that will discuss the basics of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid.
Cancelled
Sound Bowls for Teens
Thu, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch
Feeling stressed from finals? Join us for a guided journey of sound, helping to release any tension or stress in the mind, body, and soul. Ages 12-18.
Calming Coloring with Pride
Thu, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Manchester Branch
Family Program. Drop by the children's department to wind down and get creative with some fun pride themed bookmarks. Registration is required.
Southern Ocean Birding Group
Thu, Jun 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Each month, the Southern Ocean Birding Group brings in a speaker on the topics of birds in New Jersey.
Adult Writers Group
Thu, Jun 05, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - YA Floor
Explore your writing skills in a fun, friendly, informal setting.
Friends of the Lacey Library Annual Book Sale
Fri, Jun 06, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Shop, save, and show your support for the Friends of the Lacey Library!
Father's Day Card - Drop-in Craft
Fri, Jun 06, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Barnegat Branch
Stop by the children's area to create a Father's Day Card. While supplies last. Ages 3 -8. Drop in.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Jun 06, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Jun 06, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Baby & Me
Fri, Jun 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Come for rhymes, songs, and stories in this 30-minute program. Ages 0 - 18 months with a caregiver. Please register.
Registration opens Friday, May 30 2025 at 9:00am
National Children's Day Drop-in Crafts - All Ages
Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Jackson Branch
Make your special creation from paper or foam in celebration of National Children's Day.
House Plant Hospital
Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Magazine Area
Bring in your house plant for a diagnostic review of your plant if it needs some help. The Master Gardeners of Ocean County are here to help with all your planting needs.
Baby Bookworms - Babies 0-24 months
Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Long Beach Island Branch
*babies must wear foot coverings such as socks, or slippers to follow health & safety guidelines. Please register.
Wellness Screenings
Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Branch
Screenings include: blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, body mass index (BMI), stroke risk assessment, and pulse. Presented in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health. Drop-in.
Morning Crafter
Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
You Can Finally Finish That Craft Project That You've Been Working On...
Ocean Puzzle Packs
Fri, Jun 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Long Beach Island Branch
Pick up a pack of puzzles and brainteasers to keep your mind sharp. While supplies last.
Mah Jongg
Fri, Jun 06, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
Games for Adults
Fri, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Bring a friend and have fun playing a variety of board games.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Jun 06, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood Branch
Simple craft for small kids. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. ? Edades 0 ? 12.?
Teen Movie Friday
Fri, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Come watch a PG-13 movie! Ages 12-18.
Teen Movie Friday
Fri, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Come watch a PG-13 movie! Ages 12-18.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Sparks's Lab Mario Kart Tournament
Fri, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Let's-A-Go!!
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Lakewood Branch
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Friends of the Lacey Library Annual Book Sale
Sat, Jun 07, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Shop, save, and show your support for the Friends of the Lacey Library!
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Jun 07, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Maker Drop-in Building - All Ages
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Jackson Branch
Join us in the Children's Department for some building fun.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Large Study Room
Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.
Paper Rainbow Drop-in Craft for Kids
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Beachwood Branch
Stop by the library any time during open hours for a fun rainbow themed craft. Registration not required. Ages 0-12.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
Gentle Yoga with Belle
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Toms River Branch - Bishop (upstairs)
Join Yoga and Pilates instructor, Belle Burns, for an hour long Gentle Yoga class. This program is great for beginners.
This event is full
Crochet Around the Corner
Sat, Jun 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Gather with us to crochet.
Suncatcher Boxes
Sat, Jun 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Manchester Branch
Family Program. Join us at the Manchester Branch to make beautiful suncatcher boxes. Registration is required.
Wondrous Woman Storytime - Character Storytime
Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Calling all superheroes! Wondrous Woman will be here for a superhero storytime. Meet and greet follows. Sponsored by Friends of the Barnegat Library. Ages 2 - 6. Register.
Artistic Reflections: the art of Sandra Rabben
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Join local artist, Sandra Rabben, for a reception on Saturday, June 7 from 2-4pm. Her watercolor and oil artwork will be featured in the meeting room throughout the month of June.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Jun 08, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
English Conversation Group
Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Branch - 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.
Craft it out - Pride Month
Mon, Jun 09, All day
Long Beach Island Branch
Come in for a pride month themed craft. All materials will be provided on a first come first served basis, while supplies last.
Scavenger Hunt in the Children's Room
Mon, Jun 09, All day
Stafford Branch
Kick-off summer reading with a fun scavenger hunt in the Children's Room June 9-13. Drop-In. Ages 2 - 12.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Jun 09, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Later Gator Craft Drop-In (Ages 2-5)
Mon, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
YS Dept
Ages 2-5: Drop in between 10-11am and make a cool alligator craft.
Tales & Tunes Storytime
Mon, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Toms River Branch - Green Room
Registration required; begins May 26. Please register each child individually. Listen to summer themed stories, sing songs, and create a fun craft. Ages 2 - 3.
Registration opens Monday, May 26 2025 at 9:00am
Ask a Master Gardener - Diagnostic Clinics
Mon, Jun 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Branch
The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County will answer any gardening questions you may have. Located on the main library floor. Drop-in.
Cancelled
Movies for Adults with Special Challenges
Mon, Jun 09, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Berkeley Branch
Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.
Storytime - 18 months - 3 years
Mon, Jun 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Jackson Branch - Storytime Room
Join us for stories, songs, and a craft perfect for children ages 18 months to 3 years
Pest Management in the Garden
Mon, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
The Rutgers Master Gardeners Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Committee will help you learn how to identify and manage common pests in your garden and landscape. Please register.  
Houseplant Hospital: Diagnosing Your sick Plants
Mon, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Branch
Bring in your ailing plants to have a Master Gardener take a look and see what could be the problem.
Knitting and Crocheting at the Beach
Mon, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels welcome.
Monday Movie: A Real Pain - (R) 89 minutes
Mon, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon movie at the Barnegat Library.
Adult Movie Kit: YOUVE GOT MAIL (1998)
Mon, Jun 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Long Beach Island Branch
*MOVIE KIT ONLY* Copies of the movie will be available for check out while supplies last. All you need to enjoy a movie at home. Potential allergen. YOUVE GOT MAIL (1998), Romance/Comedy, Rated PG
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Jun 09, 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Achieving Financial Fitness
Mon, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Home Town Dairy
Optimizing your financial household.
Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River Meeting
Mon, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Toms River Branch - Green Room
The Friends design and manage fund raising activities to support the library. New members are welcome.
Afternoon Art
Mon, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Come Make Some Art With Us!
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Mon, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Monday Matinee " Flight Risk"
Mon, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
R 91 minutes Starring: Mark Wahlberg
Bayside Ukulele Club
Mon, Jun 09, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.
Tween Trivia
Mon, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Manchester Branch
Tweens will have the opportunity to participate in a trivia game together. Ages 8 - 12. Please register as space is limited.
Registration opens Monday, May 26 2025 at 9:00am
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Jun 09, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Rainbow Magic Wands / Varitas mágicas de color arcoíris
Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Make and color your own magic wand. Ages 0 - 12. Haz y colorea tu propia varita mágica. Edades 0 - 12.
Family Friendly Movie Night: Lilo & Stitch
Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beachwood Branch
Join us for our monthly family movie night. This month's movie feature will be Lilo & Stitch (2002). Registration required. All ages welcomed.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 27 2025 at 10:00am
Teen Craft: Trinket Dish
Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Create a trinket dish using air dry clay.
Monday Night Movie: I'll Be Right There (2024)
Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room
Between a pregnant daughter, a wayward son, an absent ex-husband, and a hypochondriac mother, Wanda (Edie Falco) is trying to keep her family together while finding her own love and happiness.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Community Crafters
Mon, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Makerspace
Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.
The Path to Homeownership - Interested in buying a home?
Mon, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Toms River Branch - Home Town Dairy
Join us to learn more about how to make homebuying a smooth process.
Cancelled
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Mon, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakewood Branch
Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.
Drop-in Video Games for Kids
Mon, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch - YS Living Room/YS Area
Play video games and make some new friends. Ages 4 - 12. No registration required.
Pink Pony Club Party for Teens
Mon, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
This LGBTQ+ Pride Month, find a safe space to meet friends, listen to music, and create fabulous Pink Pony Club-inspired hats, buttons, 2D neon signs, try Chappell Roan-inspired Mad Libs songwriting.
Friends of the Waretown Library
Mon, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Waretown Branch
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the library. New members are always welcome.
Stonewall Uprising - Documentary Screening
Mon, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Stonewall Uprising explores the dramatic events that launched a worldwide civil rights movement.
English Conversation Group
Mon, Jun 09, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch
Local volunteer Mary Turbek will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome.
Hand & Foot Card Games
Tue, Jun 10, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - 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.
Baby Playdate
Tue, Jun 10, 9:30am - 10:30am
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Meet up with other parents and caregivers while your babies engage in sensory and free play time, board books and gentle music. Drop in.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jun 10, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jun 10, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Incredible Infants
Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Beachwood Branch
Join us for songs and rhymes followed by play time. For infants 0-18 months with a caregiver. Please register.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 27 2025 at 10:00am
Shake, Rattle, and Read Storytime
Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Toms River Branch - Green Room
Registration required; begins May 27. Please register each child individually. Learn and grow pre-literacy skills with interactive stories, songs, and activities. Ages 1-3 with a caregiver.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 27 2025 at 9:00am
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Come for stories, songs, and a craft. Playtime follows. Dress for a mess. Ages 3 - 5. Please register children.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 27 2025 at 9:00am
Chair Yoga
Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Stafford Branch - 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.
Manchester Daytime Book Discussion
Tue, Jun 10, 10:15am - 11:30am
Manchester Branch
Book Title: "Portrait of an Unknown Woman" by Daniel Silva
Cancelled
Movies for Adults with Special Challenges
Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Berkeley Branch
Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.
Baby & Me - Up to 18 months with caregiver
Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Please join us for songs, music, rhymes, and stories. Up to 18 months with caregiver. Program registration is required.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 27 2025 at 9:00am
Tech Help Tuesday
Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Waretown Branch
One-on-one Tech Help. Please Register!
Baby and Toddler Playtime
Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room
For babies and toddlers. Join us in the meeting for a small playdate with babies and their caregivers. Registration is required.
Toddler Time: Celebrating Dads and Grandads
Tue, Jun 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. To accommodate everyone, please register each child separately.
Busy Builders
Tue, Jun 10, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!
Lunch & Learn: Inspiration Boards
Tue, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Join us and learn how to create an Inspiration Board. Lunch will be provided by Wally's. Sponsored by Causeway CARes. Potential allergens. Please register.
EWE Knit and Crochet
Tue, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Drop in with your own supplies and say "hello" to a friendly group.
Jackson Afternoon Book Discussion Group
Tue, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Jackson Branch
Book title: The Day the World Came To Town
Writer's Group
Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Manchester Branch
Bring your poetry, essays, and short stories. The Writer's Group critiques each other's works and provides feedback.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
When the Cavalry Came to Call
Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Honor Juneteenth with actress and storyteller Michelle Washington Wilson, as she tells a story remembering those who labored so long before the good news of the emancipation.
Live Stream with Author Lisa Jewell
Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Watch a broadcast of best-selling author Lisa Jewell, who will talk about writing her latest book in this live-streamed event. The program will be viewed in the Stafford meeting room. Please register
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Virtual Talk with Bestselling Author Lisa Jewell - Virtual
Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Toms River Branch
To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/76782
Cassette Tape Mini Notebook
Tue, Jun 10, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Island Heights Branch
Learn the basics of book binding by repurposing an old cassette tape into a mini notebook. Ages 18+
Registration opens Tuesday, May 27 2025 at 2:30pm
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Equality for All: A Pride Vinyl Craft
Tue, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Celebrate Pride Month with an affirmation vinyl sticker craft. Bring an item such as a notebook or water bottle to adhere your sticker.
Paws for Reading - Potential Allergen
Tue, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs.
Puzzle Club for Adults
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Join us for Puzzle Club where we escape from the stress of the day by working on a puzzle together. This is an adult only program as puzzles may contain small pieces.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) - Ages 12-18
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jackson Branch
Drop into the Teen Zone to join us for TAB. Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB).
DIY Teacher's Gifts
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Create a custom gift for the end of the year. PreK - 6th grade. Please register each child individually - do not register accompanying adults.
Blending Fun with Amy - Frozen Hot Cocoa Edition
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jackson Branch
Join us for a FUN and kinda educational frozen hot chocolate demo and tasting program.
DIY Silly Putty / DIY Mesilla
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Create your own Silly Putty using glue. Ages 8 - 12. Crea t propia masilla con pegamento. Edades 8 - 12.
Meet the Mayor
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lacey Branch
Join us as the Lacey Branch hosts Meet the Mayor with Lacey Mayor Peter Curatolo. During this event you'll be able to ask questions directly to the Lacey Mayor in an informal setting.
Drop-In Tech Hour
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Bring your computer questions to our staff, no appointment required.
Hands On CPR
Tue, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
This CPR class is run under the guidelines of the AHA and includes hands on practice on manikins for CPR steps. It will also cover how to relieve choking and what an AED is and how to use it.
Writers' Group
Tue, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Spark your writing creativity and participate in friendly peer critiques on novels, short stories, memoirs, or any writing project you are working on.
Craft with Pride
Tue, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Join us for some monthly crafts and conversations in the Maker Space. This program is for those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and their allies. All are welcome. Please Register.
Tween Friendship Bracelets
Tue, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch - Discovery Room
Registration required; begins May 27. Please register each child individually. Spend an evening with friends making beaded bracelets while listening to music! Ages 8-12.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 27 2025 at 9:00am
Be PROUD
Tue, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
In honor of Pride Month, learn about medical and support group services offered by the Babs Siperstein PROUD Center and PROUD Gender Center of NJ. Program held virtually on Zoom. Please register.
Evening Book Discussion
Tue, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Toms River Branch - Green Room
This month the selection is "The Librarian of Burned Books," by Brianna Labuskes. Please register for this discussion.
A Feast of Voice with Soprano Sungji Kim
Tue, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Shores Branch
Praised for "her bright, incisive voice" in the NYT, Soprano Sungji Kim accompanied by pianist Joseph Krupa, performs famous opera arias and the beautiful tunes in diverse languages and cultures.
Waves of Hope: the Inspirational Story of Agnes Negra
Tue, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Author and son of Agnes, Ronald, along with his wife Valerie, will discuss the creation of this book and this inspiring story of his mother.
Adventures in Bookland: Reading the Rainbow
Wed, Jun 11, All day
Brick Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with a splash of rainbow magic in these kids' books bursting with love, identity, and acceptance!
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Jun 11, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Chalk and Bubble Play
Wed, Jun 11, 9:30am - 10:15am
Manchester Branch
Ages 2-4. Join us outside on our patio for chalk drawings and DIY bubble wands. Registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 28 2025 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Jun 11, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Brick Friends of the Library General Membership Meeting
Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the library. New members are welcome.
English Conversation Group
Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Toms River Branch - Home Town Dairy
New to speaking English? Join us and talk about current events and more. New members welcome.
Messy Time
Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Explore safe textures, colors & sensory play. Enhance motor skills & bonding through creative mess and learning through joyful chaos.
This event is full
Yogalates
Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
A fun and unique exercise that combines both yoga and Pilates moves that tone, rejuvenate, and energize your body.
Ready for Summer Storytime - Ages 2 - 5. Please register.
Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Join Miss Cindy for a story, songs, and a craft. Ages 2- 5 with caregiver. Please register
Registration opens Wednesday, May 28 2025 at 9:00am
Coloring for Adults with Special Needs
Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Branch - 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.
Ocean County Senior Services Overview and Mobile Van
Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Join us for a presentation of the services that the Ocean County Senior Services department has to offer, and take a tour of their mobile van.
Baby and Me
Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:10am
Island Heights Branch
Join us for stories, songs and finger plays. Followed by open play. Ages 0-18 months
Registration opens Wednesday, May 28 2025 at 10:30am
Preschool Storytime: Purple! - Ages 3 - 6
Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Please join us for songs and stories. Ages 3 - 6 years. Program registration is required. Please register each age appropriate child separately.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 28 2025 at 9:00am
Summertime Craft for Adults with Special Challenges
Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room
Make a summer-themed craft. This program is for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Chalk and Bubble Play
Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Manchester Branch
Ages 3-6. Join us outside on our patio for chalk drawings and DIY bubble wands. Registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 28 2025 at 9:00am
 Living Well with Parkinson's -  Practical Strategies for Everyday Challenges
Wed, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Join us for a program aimed to support individuals with Parkinson's, their families, and caregivers. It covers practical strategies to help manage daily challenges while maintaining a fulfilling life.
Tech Day
Wed, Jun 11, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Robots Are Taking Over Sparks's Lab!
Everyday Choices for the Earth - Local Author Talk with Debbie McGuire
Wed, Jun 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Brick Branch
Local author Debbie McGuire will discuss her new book, Everyday choices for the Earth. She will share how to make more climate friendly choices that will have an impact on the future of the planet.
Mah Jongg
Wed, Jun 11, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Waretown Branch
Beginners are welcome.
Mah Jongg at the Library
Wed, Jun 11, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.
Ask a Master Gardener
Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - REF Floor
Drop in and talk to a Master Gardener from the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County.
Living Well with Parkinson's - Practical Strategies for Everyday Challenges
Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Manchester Branch
Join us for a program aimed to support individuals with Parkinson's, their families, and caregivers. It covers practical strategies to help manage daily challenges while maintaining a fulfilling life
Registration opens Wednesday, May 28 2025 at 9:00am
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Italian Cultural Society of LBI - Movie Screening
Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
"Secondo Mercoledì (Wednesday)". Sponsored by the Italian Cultural Society of LBI.
Drop-in Father's Day Cards & Craft
Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Toms River Branch - Discovery Room
No registration required. Stop by the Youth Services Department to celebrate Father's Day and make some cards and crafts. Ages 3 - 12.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Lost Amusement Parks of the North Jersey Shore
Wed, Jun 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Take a nostalgic journey through time with author Rick Geffken as he discusses his book, Lost Amusement Parks of the North Jersey Shore.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 28 2025 at 2:30pm
Pride & Knowledge: The Ultimate LGBTQ+ Trivia Challenge
Wed, Jun 11, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room
Test your knowledge of LGBTQ+ history, culture, identity, and global rights in Pride & Knowledge: The Ultimate LGBTQ+ Trivia Challenge! Celebrate Pride Month with fun, facts, and inclusivity!
Get in Step! Country Line Dancing - with Dancemaur Company
Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Plumsted Branch
Learn all the basics of country line dancing from Maureen Hawkins of Dancemaur Company. Join the fun, meet new friends and show off your brand-new steps. No experience necessary.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Escape from Behind Enemy Lines
Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Join Rick Feingold, as he recounts the story of how his father Lt. Louis Feingold, a B-17 U.S. Army Air Force navigator, escaped Nazi capture.
Paws for Reading - Potential Allergens
Wed, Jun 11, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Plumsted Branch
Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs.
Family Craft Time
Wed, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Pride month themed craft. Please register each child individually. Ages 5-12.
Tech Day
Wed, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!
Intro to Computers
Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Magazine Area
Stop by the library with your own device for this introductory course. Please register.
Coffee and Coloring
Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Spend an evening coloring, listening to soothing music, drinking coffee, and relaxing with like-minded adults at the library.
Positive Solutions for Families - Workshop for parents and caregivers of young children
Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch
Positive Solutions for Families provides evidence-based, user-friendly workshops to help parents and caregivers promote positive and effective parenting behaviors.
The Miracle Mets of 1969
Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join us as we share memories of the 1960s Mets from their 1962 humble beginnings as the worst team in baseball to their triumphant 1969 season as World Champions.
Drop-in English Conversation Group
Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Jackson Quiet Study Room
New to speaking English? A local volunteer will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome. 
Craft it out
Thu, Jun 12, All day
Long Beach Island Branch
Come in for a crayon themed craft. All materials will be provided on a first come first served basis, while supplies last.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Jun 12, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Jun 12, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Meet a YMCA Rep
Thu, Jun 12, 9:30am - 11:30am
Toms River Branch - Lobby
Visit with a YMCA Rep in the lobby.
Adults with Special Challenges Craft for Pride Month - Create a Rainbow Heart Glitter Snow Globe
Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Celebrate Pride Month by creating a Rainbow Heart Glitter Snow Globe. Please register. Limited supplies.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 27 2025 at 9:00am
Baby & Me
Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Toms River Branch - Green Room
Registration required; begins May 29th. Please register each child individually. Visit the library for an interactive program for you and your baby. For babies up to 12 months with a caregiver.
Registration opens Thursday, May 29 2025 at 9:00am
Surf's Up Storytime (Ages 3 - 5)
Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5. Celebrate International Surfing Day with stories and a craft.
Registration opens Thursday, May 29 2025 at 10:30am
Storytime
Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join us for stories and hands-on activities. Ages 2-5. Please register each child individually.
Adult Craft - Pineapple String Art
Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room
Come create a fun pineapple wall decoration!
Babytime - 0 - 18 months
Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Jackson Branch - Storytime Room
Join us for 15 - 20 minutes of songs and activities in the Sensory Space followed by an hour of adult and child socialization. Ages 0 - 18 months. REG
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Adults with Special Challenges - Lighthouse Craft
Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Branch
Join us to create a lighthouse out of a foam cone!
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beachwood Branch
Join us for storytime followed by a simple craft. Ages 3-6. Please register.
Registration opens Thursday, May 29 2025 at 10:00am
Baby & Toddler Social Hour
Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Join other caregivers in a relaxed open-play setting. Ages 0-4.
Craft for Adults with Special Challenges
Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Waretown Branch
Come join us in making a fun craft. Please register.
Registration opens Thursday, May 29 2025 at 11:00am
Birds of Ocean County with Cattus Island
Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room
Join us at the Plumsted Library to learn about the Birds of Ocean County, with a naturalist from Cattus Island. This program is geared toward an adult audience. Please register.
Rescheduled
All Day Art
Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 4:00pm
New date Thursday, June 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Toms River Branch
Come Make Some Art With Us!
All Day Art
Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Come Make Some Art With Us!
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, Jun 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Mah Jong, Mahjong, Mahjongg no matter how you spell it, come and enjoy. All play levels welcome. Bring your current card and set.
Literature and Lunch - Book Discussion
Thu, Jun 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch
The Literature and Lunch book discussion group is reading Gateway to the Moon by Mary Morris.
EWE Knit and Crochet
Thu, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Drop in with your own supplies and say "hello" to a friendly group.
Mah Jongg
Thu, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Join a weekly session for experienced players of Mah Jongg. Players must bring their own set and current card. Drop in.
Men's Health: The Road to a Healthy Life - Presented by Hackensack Meridian Health
Thu, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Men are at higher risk to develop chronic illnesses such as heart and lung disease and have different health concerns as compared to women. Join us to discuss the top health concerns to men's health.
Chicks with Sticks: A Knitting and Crocheting Group
Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room A
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.
Lighthouse Craft for Adults With Special Challenges
Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Join us to learn about NJ Lighthouses and create a lighthouse decoration to take home. Sponsored by the Serving Adults with Special Challenges Work Group. Spaces limited, please register.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Book Lovers Book Cafe
Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Branch
Book Lovers Book Cafe. Adult program. Please register.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
De-Stress with Dogs for Teens
Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Toms River Branch - Teen Zone
Drop in and de-stress with therapy dogs. You can talk to the dogs about your troubles, relax, play, and hang out with the visiting furry friends.
All Day Art
Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Come Make Some Art With Us!
Pride Book Cafe
Thu, Jun 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood Branch
Join us as we feature a variety of books featuring LGBTQ+ authors and characters for Pride Month. 
Thursday Book Club
Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
June Book: The Library Book by Susan Orlean
Bad Art Afternoon for Teens - Ages 12-18
Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Jackson Branch - Makerspace
Teens, get ready to glue, color, draw, and paint to create some really, really, bad art. Use your imagination and put your creativity (or lack thereof) to the test to try and create your worst.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
TAB Book Cafe - Ages 12 - 18
Thu, Jun 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Hang out and discuss books for volunteer hours or simply for the love of reading! Snacks provided. Please alert staff of potential allergens.
Registration opens Thursday, May 29 2025 at 3:30pm
Tween Crafternoon: Stafford Branch - Rainbow Book Month
Thu, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Ages 9-13. EACH ATTENDEE MUST BE REGISTERED SEPARATELY. Space is Limited. Program runs 45 minutes. Join us in the meeting room for a Rainbow Book Month craft.
Rescheduled
All Day Art
Thu, Jun 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
New date Thursday, June 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch
Come Make Some Art With Us!
Keva Plank Free Build / Tablones Keva
Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Build with Keva Planks. Ages 5 - 12. Construye con tablones Keva. Edades 5 - 12.
Drop-in Rainbow Craft
Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Toms River Branch - Discovery Room
No registration required. Stop by the Discovery Room to make a colorful craft for Pride Month while supplies last. Ages 5-12.
Pressed Flower Bookmark Craft for Teens
Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Teen Zone
Stop by and make a bookmark with pressed flowers. Ages 13 - 18.
Six Pillars of Brain Health
Thu, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
It's never too late to take charge of your brain health! Join AARP representative Pamela Intire and learn about the six pillars of brain health, activities that support a brain-healthy lifestyle.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room
Join yoga instructor Belle Burns for an hour long gentle and beginner Friendly Chair yoga practice
Magic School Bus Extravaganza
Thu, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Ages 6-12. Get ready to take chances, make mistakes, and get messy with this magic school bus experience! Registration is required.
Registration opens Thursday, May 29 2025 at 9:00am
Loom Club
Thu, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
This monthly program is great for those who already loom masterpieces and for those who want to learn. Supplies are provided. Ages 8 ? 12.
Registration opens Thursday, May 29 2025 at 9:00am
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Thu, Jun 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Teen Zone
Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB).
Drop-In Craft
Fri, Jun 13, All day
Plumsted Branch
Visit the Plumsted Library Children's area to participate in our themed drop-in craft. Crafts available while supplies last, first come first served. Ages 3-12.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Jun 13, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Morning Book Club
Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
June Book: Stranger in the Lifeboat by Mitch Albom
Rainbow Drop-in Crafts - All Ages
Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Jackson Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with rainbow crafts!
Lil Builders Club - Ages 1 - 5. REG
Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Ages 1 - 5. Please register.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 28 2025 at 9:00am
Parkinson Voice Project's SPEAK OUT!®
Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Stafford Branch - 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.
Create a Garlic Basket with Pinelands Basketry 
Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room
Join us to create a Garlic Basket with Pinelands Basketry.
Becoming Frederick Douglass Documentary - (NR) 54 minutes
Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the most influential voices for democracy in U.S. history.
Sensory Space Storytime
Fri, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Please register each child individually. Registration begins May 30th. Enjoy stories and songs while engaging your little one's senses in our calming Sensory Space. Ages 3 - 5.
Registration opens Friday, May 30 2025 at 9:00am
Sound Bowls for Adults with "Vibe Sessions with Kate"
Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room
Listen to the soothing sounds and feel the healing vibrations of the Sound Bowls. It will allow you to feel more focused and relaxed. Performed by Sound Practitioner "Vibe Sessions with Kate".
3D Pen Pals
Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
What Will You Create Today?
Mah Jongg
Fri, Jun 13, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
OC Purls Knitting Group
Fri, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Bring your knitting projects to the library and enjoy some conversation while you knit!
Friday Afternoon Book Discussion
Fri, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Berkeley Branch
Please contact the Berkeley Branch for details.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Jun 13, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood Branch
Simple craft for small kids. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. ? Edades 0 ? 12.?
Drop-in Puzzle Party / Fiesta de rompecabezas
Fri, Jun 13, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood Branch
Join us for a relaxed afternoon putting together a 1000 piece puzzle. All ages. Acompáñanos en una tarde relajada armando un rompecabezas de 1000 piezas. Todas las edades.
Adult Gaming - Canasta
Fri, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New venue Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room A
Join in some friendly competition playing the classic card game Canasta. Please register.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
LBI Canasta
Fri, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Play Canasta with other teams and players at the Long Beach Island Library twice a month. Participants must already have a basic knowledge of the game.
Rescheduled
Rainbow Drop-in Crafts - All Ages
Fri, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Friday, June 13, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Jackson Branch
Celebrate Pride Month with rainbow crafts!
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
3D Pen Pals
Fri, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
What Will You Create Today?
Afternoon Book Club
Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
June Book: The Wedding People by Alison Espach
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Lakewood Branch
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
DIY Pride Sketchbooks
Fri, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Island Heights Branch
Show Pride in who you are and express yourself by making and decorating sketchbooks. Ages 12-18.
Registration opens Friday, May 30 2025 at 3:30pm
Teen Volunteer Day
Fri, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brick Branch
Stop by the Teen Zone to earn community service hours. A current teen volunteer application is required. Ages 12-18
Let's Get Animated! For Neurodivergent Teens - Ages 12 - 18
Fri, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lacey Branch - 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 Friday, May 30 2025 at 3:30pm
Tween Art Club
Fri, Jun 13, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room B
Ages 9-12.
Tween/Teen Saturday Drop-In - Rainbow Book Month
Sat, Jun 14, All day
Stafford Branch
Ages 9 - 17. Drop-in to the Teen Zone and pick up your Rainbow Book Month Tween/Teen activity sheets, fun facts, word games, coloring sheets or craft. While supplies last.
Book Bundles
Sat, Jun 14, 9:00am - 10:00am
Toms River Branch
As supplies last, check out a bundle of books and a craft to take home. Ages 3 - 7.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Jun 14, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Jackson Branch
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
EWE Knit and Crochet
Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Drop in with your own supplies and say "hello" to a friendly group.
Maker Drop-in Building - All Ages
Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Jackson Branch
Drop into the Children's Department for some building fun. All ages.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Large Study Room
Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.
How to Train Your Dragon© Craft
Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Manchester Branch
Family Program. Join us at the Manchester Branch to make your very own dragon. Registration is required.
Registration opens Saturday, May 31 2025 at 9:00am
Sparks's Lab PrideFest
Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Make With PRIDE!
Saturday Movie
Sat, Jun 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Enjoy viewing the 1960 film release of Swiss Family Robinson.
Sensory Friendly Movie: The Parent Trap
Sat, Jun 14, 10:30am - 12:15pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Come join us for a sensory friendly viewing of The Parent Trap (G, 124 mins).
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Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Sat, Jun 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Tuckerton Branch
Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB).
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Jun 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Super Saturday: Silly Fun
Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Tuckerton Branch
Enjoy our Play-Doh®, Legos® and Lincoln Logs®. All ages. Drop in.
Documentary & Discussion: Pride Month - Serving in Secret: Love, Country, and Don't Ask, Don't Tell
Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room
Serving in Secret: Love, Country, and Don't Ask, Don't Tell 46min NR Please see long description for full program summary.
Toms River Friends Pop-Up Book Sale
Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Toms River Branch
Drop by to browse a selection of books, DVDs and CDs. Cash only please.
Tea, Food, and Fashion from Jane Austen to Queen Victoria
Sat, Jun 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Waretown Branch
Explore tea, food, fashion, and more from Jane Austen to Queen Victoria
Registration opens Friday, May 30 2025 at 9:00am
Movie in the Library: Harriet
Sat, Jun 14, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
The incredible true story of Harriet Tubman. From her escape from slavery to the dangerous missions she led, setting free hundreds of slaves through the Underground Railroad. (PG-13) 125 min.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Jun 14, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Sons of Wexford present: Irish Songs and Stories
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Join us as The Sons of Wexford regale us with traditional Irish songs and ballads, including a brief explanation of the history and stories behind some of the songs. Please Register.
Crochet Social Circle - crochet experience required
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Love to crochet? Enjoy the company of other fiber artists? Just starting out and would like to learn more? We'd love to see you at the Crochet Social Circle once a month!
Cactus Clip Bookmarks
Sat, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Magazine Area
Get ready for summer reading by creating a new cute bookmark.
Early African-American Jazz - Performance by the Florian Schantz Jazz Combo
Sat, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New venue Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room
The Florian Schantz Combo will perform selections that span nearly 50 years of popular music, from the late 19th Century through the early Swing Era of the 1930s and 1940s.
Guess How Many Contest #1
Sun, Jun 15, All day
Stafford Branch
Guess How Many shells and win a prize!
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Jun 15, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Jun 15, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Jun 16, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Community Crafters
Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Jackson Branch - Makerspace
Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.
Petite Picassos - Art for Babies
Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join other caregivers and their children for an age-appropriate art activity. Recommended for ages 0-24 months. Please register each child individually. Adults do not need to register.
Friends Book Discussion Group
Mon, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:45am
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Book Title: The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
Prince & Knight Live (Ages 3 - 5)
Mon, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5. To celebrate Pride Month, join us for a Reader's Theater performance of Prince & Knight by Daniel Haack featuring your three favorite Brick Children's Librarians.
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 10:30am
Movies for Adults with Special Challenges
Mon, Jun 16, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.
Dental Health for Adults and Seniors
Mon, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Taking care of one's teeth is a vital aspect to overall health. Representatives from the Ocean County Health Department will discuss the benefits of good dental hygiene. Please register.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 27 2025 at 9:00am
Mahjongg Mondays
Mon, Jun 16, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Come play Mah Jongg at the library!
Support Group for Caregivers'
Mon, Jun 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Stafford Branch - 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.
Knitting at the Library
Mon, Jun 16, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Join us for knitting at the Library. Relax and chat with other yarn enthusiasts, work on your knit or crochet projects, and swap patterns.
Lacey Book Discussion
Mon, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
This month's book discussion is "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt. Contact Lacey Circulation for more information
Monday Movie: A Complete Unknown - (R) 140 minutes.
Mon, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 3:20pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon movie at the Barnegat Library.
Movie Matinee Monday: A WALK TO REMEMBER (2002)
Mon, Jun 16, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Monday: 6/16- 1:30 PM: A WALK TO REMEMBER (2002), Romance/Drama, Rated PG, 102 min. Please register. Bring your own refreshments.
Registration opens Monday, May 26 2025 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Jun 16, 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Toddler Art - Ages 2-3. Dress for mess. REG
Mon, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Come create some awesome art for the fridge door. Dress for mess. Ages 2 - 3. REG
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 9:00am
3D Pen Pals
Mon, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
What Will You Create Today?
Communication Strategies & Tips - Connecting with Loved Ones with Dementia
Mon, Jun 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Join Occupational Therapist Michaela DeLiberato for an informational session on communication and fostering better connections with loved ones with dementia and cognitive deficits.
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 9:00am
Tween Art - Ages 8-12
Mon, Jun 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Jackson Branch - Storytime Room
Come get creative! Ages 8-12. Please Register.
Registration opens Monday, May 26 2025 at 2:30pm
Paper Kente Cloth Weaving
Mon, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Learn about traditional Kente Cloth for Juneteenth and create your own out of paper.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Mon, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Bayside Ukulele Club
Mon, Jun 16, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.
The Friends of the Plumsted Library Meeting
Mon, Jun 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Plumsted Branch
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the Library. New members are welcome.
Pickin' at Point
Mon, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Bring your acoustic instrument and a song to share at this drop-in acoustic jam session.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Teen Pride Zine
Mon, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Manchester Branch
Teens will have the opportunity to create a zine that reflects who they are as a person and all of the things that they are passionate about in life. Ages 13 - 18. Please register as space is limited.
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 9:00am
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Sensory Friendly Movie: Inside Out 2
Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Jackson Branch
Come join us for a sensory friendly viewing of Inside Out 2 (PG, 100 min.)
Turtle Craft / Artesanía de tortugas
Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Come in and create your own turtle. Ages 5 - 12. Crea tu propia tortuga. Edades 5 - 12.
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit
Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
New venue Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Let's A Go!
DnD Club - Ages 12 - 18
Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Join your fellow adventurers in a journey into the world of Dungeons & Dragons! New & experienced players are welcome. Please register.
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 9:00am
Plumsted Evening Book
Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room
Send for Me by Lauren Fox
Cancelled
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Mon, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakewood Branch
Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.
Cookbook Club
Mon, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Island Heights Branch
Join our cookbook club to taste and discuss recipes for a selected cookbook every other month. To register call the branch at 732-270-6266
Perler Beads
Mon, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch - Discovery Room
Registration required; begins June 2. Get creative with Perler Beads. Ages 7 - 12.
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 9:00am
Keep Calm and Color On
Mon, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Please join us in the Sensory Space to color some summer-themed items.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 27 2025 at 9:00am
The Hindenburg Experience Talk
Mon, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room
Join us as speaker Bill Schmidt shares the Hindenburg's history and details of its fateful flight from Frankfurt, Germany to Lakehurst, New Jersey in May 1937. Registration required.
Registration opens Monday, May 26 2025 at 9:00am
English Conversation Group
Mon, Jun 16, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch
Local volunteer Mary Turbek will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome.
Hand & Foot Card Games
Tue, Jun 17, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - 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.
Rescheduled
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jun 17, 9:30am - 12:30pm
New date Tuesday, June 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jun 17, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Friends of the Barnegat Library Meeting
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the Library. New members are welcome.
Excel Basics
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Lakewood Branch
Learn basic Excel skills to create and format a spreadsheet. Mouse skills required. Registration required.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-4
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Long Beach Island Branch
*all children must wear shoes or slippers of some kind to follow health and safety guidelines. Stop by the Long Beach Island branch for Toddler storytime.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 3 2025 at 10:00am
Insects and Bugs Storytime
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Toms River Branch - Green Room
Registration required; begins June 3rd. Please register each child's name individually. Learn about bugs with stories, songs, and a craft. Ages 12 - 23 months.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 3 2025 at 9:00am
Social Media 101
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Discover the differences between various social media platforms like Meta, Instagram, and X, and find which ones best suit your needs and interests. Please register.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 3 2025 at 9:00am
Morning Crafter
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
You Can Finally Finish That Craft Project You've Been Working On...
MS Word Beginners - An introduction to MS Word
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Toms River Branch - Home Town Dairy
Introduction to Microsoft® Word.
Toddler Art: Jellyfish Suncatchers (Ages 1-3)
Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
We're making "stained glass" jellyfish suncatchers with colored tissue. Dress for mess. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Brick Library.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 3 2025 at 10:30am
Movies for Adults with Special Challenges
Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.
Friends of the Point Pleasant Beach Library Meeting
Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Point Pleasant Beach Branch
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the library. New members are welcome.
Ready, Set, Play! / ¡Preparados, listos, a jugar!
Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Children up to age five can have fun in supervised free-form play. Ages 0 - 5. Los niños de hasta cinco años pueden divertirse con juegos. Edades 0 - 5.
Messy Art
Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beachwood Branch
Join us for our monthly art program. Ages 2-5. Please register each child individually.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 3 2025 at 10:00am
Mother Goose Time - For babies up to 18 months with a caregiver.
Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Rhythm, rhyme, music and movement for babies up to 18 months.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 3 2025 at 9:00am
Documentary: Gen Silent
Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:45am
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
This acclaimed film examines the lives of six LGBT seniors, who fought battles for equity, but now must hide who they are in order to navigate the health care system. 63 min. (NR) Please register
Sensory Storytime - Ages 3-5 years
Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Branch
Come enjoy a Sensory storytime in the Sensory space! Perfect for ages 3-5 years. Please register.
Writer's Group
Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Waretown Branch
Join other writers to explore your skills in an informal and fun discussion.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jun 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
De-Stress with Dogs for Teens
Tue, Jun 17, 12:30pm - 1:40pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Drop in and de-stress with therapy dogs. You can talk to the dogs about your troubles, relax, play, and hang out with the visiting furry friends.
Art Chat
Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Meet and talk with local artists. Bring your own work for feedback.
EWE Knit and Crochet
Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Barnegat Branch
Drop in with your own supplies and say "hello" to a friendly group.
Knitters of Brick
Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Are you a knitter? Do you want to learn to knit? Join our group to learn or bring your own project and enjoy some conversation!
Senior Tech Workshop - Personalized Technology Help
Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join retired IT professional and computer science professor, Darren Tietsworth, for personalized technology help. Bring your own devices and questions. Registration required.
Sparks's Lab Mario Kart Tournament
Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch
Let's-A-Go!!
Adult Craft Club
Tue, Jun 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Every month we make a new craft. All materials are provided. Adult crafting club meets once per month on the 3rd Tuesday. Please register. 
Ocean County Office of Senior Services
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Come meet staff from the Ocean County Office of Senior Services. Staff will be giving an overview of their services and programs. Staff will also be giving tours of their new Mobile Unit.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 27 2025 at 9:00am
Todd Meredith's Early Rock & Roll Radio Review
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Living Room Area
Join us for an afternoon concert featuring the music of Elvis, The Everly Brothers, Chuck Berry, Roy Orbison, The Beatles, and many more.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Friends of the Island Library Book Sale
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Get four books for $1 and help the Friends of the Island Library continue to provide great programs and support.
Pride Coasters
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Make a coaster to show off what Pride means to you. Ages 12-18.
College 101 Q&A
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Branch
Teens will have the opportunity to earn service hours by attending an informational Q&A session held by Ocean County College students about the college experience. Ages 16 - 18. Registration required.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Pollinators, Native Plants and Garden Signs
Tue, Jun 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Island Heights Branch
Illustrator and wildlife conservationist Katy Tanis shares the powerful impact a few native plants can make in supporting our local ecosystem. Please Register.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 3 2025 at 2:30pm
Island Insights: A Caribbean American Heritage Trivia Game
Tue, Jun 17, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room
Join us for a fun and interactive Caribbean American Heritage Trivia game! Celebrate the rich culture, history, and contributions of Caribbean Americans through questions and friendly competition.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Teen Tuesday: Stafford Branch - Words for Peace
Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Stafford Branch - 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 to celebrate Juneteenth and create words for PEACE.
Sparks's Lab Mario Kart Tournament
Tue, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Let's-A-Go!!
Family Game Night
Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Family Program. Join us at the Manchester Library for family fun with minute-to-win it style games and prizes. Registration is required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 3 2025 at 9:00am
Jackson Writers' Group
Tue, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Jackson Quiet Study Room
Bring your work, any genre.
Pokémon Club
Tue, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room A
Grades 2 - 6.
This event is full
The Custom Blend Band
Tue, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Kick off the summer season with a lively return performance by this popular country and bluegrass band!
Marvelous Sleuths
Tue, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room B
Join us for our mystery book discussion group! Call the Branch for this month's title 609-294-1197. New members welcome!
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Jun 18, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Color Mixing Paint and Play- Toddler
Wed, Jun 18, 9:30am - 10:15am
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Ages 6m-3. Join us for messy play and leave the clean up to us! Playtime with toys, painting, and coloring. Dressing for a mess is encouraged. Registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 4 2025 at 9:00am
CPR Training Class
Wed, Jun 18, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
In this session taught by a certified CPR instructor, you will learn prescribed procedures and practice those techniques on mannequins. .
Registration opens Wednesday, June 4 2025 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Jun 18, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
English Conversation Group
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Toms River Branch - Home Town Dairy
New to speaking English? Join us and talk about current events and more. New members welcome.
Craft for Adults with Special Challenges - 10am session
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Join us for a fun craft. Registration opens two weeks prior to start of event and is required by phone (732-477-4513, option 4) or in person.
Friends of the Point Pleasant Beach Branch Book Sale - Day 1
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Purchase used and donated books and support the Friends of the Point Pleasant Beach Branch.
Beach Storytime
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Listen to beach stories and make a craft. Ages 2-5. Please register.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 4 2025 at 10:00am
It's Fun to Be One Storytime
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Toms River Branch - Green Room
Registration required; begins June 4. Please register each child individually. Grow little one's love for the library with stories, songs, playtime, and more. Ages 12-23 months with a caregiver.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 4 2025 at 9:00am
Mindfulness Storytime
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
We will use our bodies to act out the stories. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a towel or yoga mat. Playtime follows. Ages 2 - 5.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 4 2025 at 9:00am
Painting Station
Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join us for a fun, monthly painting project. Please register each child individually. Ages 2-5.
Color Mixing Paint and Play-Preschool
Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Ages 2-6. Join us for messy play and leave the cleanup to us! Playtime with toys, painting, and coloring. Dressing for a mess is encouraged. Registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 4 2025 at 9:00am
Summer Toddler Tales - For ages 19 - 36 months with a caregiver.
Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, music and movement for ages 19 - 36 months.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 4 2025 at 9:00am
Craft for Adults with Special Challenges - 11am session
Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Brick Branch
Join us for a fun craft. Registration opens two weeks prior to start of event and is required by phone (732-477-4513, option 4) or in person.
Pollinators, Native Plants and Garden Signs: - Eco-Activism in Your Own Backyard
Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Plumsted Branch
Illustrator and wildlife conservationist Katy Tanis shares the powerful impact a few native plants can make in supporting our local ecosystem. Please Register.
Busy Builders
Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!
Mah Jongg
Wed, Jun 18, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Waretown Branch
Beginners are welcome.
Mah Jongg at the Library
Wed, Jun 18, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.
Adult Drop-in BYO Crochet and Knitting Club
Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room
Join us for this low-key afternoon of yarn crafts, and socialization. Bring your own supplies.
Culinary Enthusiasts Club
Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Come to our new monthly meeting to discuss favorite foods and restaurants. Bring in questions about recipes and food, and sometimes there will be dishes to try.
Juneteenth: Making Black America
Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Watch this PBS documentary as we celebrate Juneteenth, exploring how Black cultural and political movements embraced a radical consciousness that championed a new generation.
CPR Training Class
Wed, Jun 18, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
In this session taught by a certified CPR instructor, you will learn prescribed procedures and practice those techniques on mannequins.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 4 2025 at 9:00am
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Heart Healthy with the DASH and Mediterranean Diet
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
The Mediterranean and DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diets have been known to improve heart health. Presenters from Hackensack Meridian Health will discuss ways of healthy eating.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 28 2025 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Make A Found Necklace - Jewelry Workshop
Wed, Jun 18, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
New venue Jackson Branch - Makerspace
Learn how to creatively repurpose an existing necklace along with tricks for simple strung necklaces using the Creativebug database.
Registration opens Sunday, June 1 2025 at 12:00am
Drop-In Fused Beads for Teens & Tweens
Wed, Jun 18, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Teen Zone
Drop into the Teen Zone for some fun! Get in the zone and make your own fused bead art! Ages 10-18.
Books and Beyond - Ages 5 -8
Wed, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Jackson Branch - Storytime Room
Come and explore volcanoes and participate in a hands-on related activity. Please Register.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 27 2025 at 9:00am
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Free Paint for Teens and Tweens
Wed, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Come in and paint! We will have blank canvases and paint for all to unleash their creativity. Ages 9 - 18.
Paws for Reading
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. No registration necessary.
Tween Chess & Checkers Club
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Manchester Branch
Tweens will learn to play and practice chess & checkers with one another. Ages 8 - 18. Please register as space is limited.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 4 2025 at 9:00am
Twisted Stitchers
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch
Drop-in and join the Twisted Stitchers. If you are looking for assistance from an experienced knitter, please emailknitbynom@gmail.com so the instructor can be prepared to meet your needs.
Open Our Mind Book Discussion Group
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
The Sleepwalker by Chris Bohjalian
Cookbook Club
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Bring in a dish from the selected cookbook of the month to share and discuss with fellow culinary enthusiasts!
Family Movie Night / Noche de cine familiar
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Come watch a G or PG movie with us. Ages 0 - 12. Ven a ver una película G o PG con nosotros. Edades 0 - 12.
Pride Movie Night - Broadway Fun
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Long Beach Island Branch
Watch the 2005 adaptation of the Broadway hit "Kinky Boots" (rated PG-13, 105 minutes).
Adult Crochet Club
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
BYOCP... Bring Your Own Crocheting Project
Trevor's Banned Book Club
Wed, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Toms River Branch - Green Room
Trevor's Banned Book Club believes reading is fundamental and knowledge is power. Gather to read and discuss books that have been subject to bans across the country.
Huntington's Disease Support Group
Wed, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
This volunteer-led group is open to anyone with Huntington's Disease, as well as caregivers, family, or friends of someone with the disease or simply anyone interested in learning more. Drop-in.
Drop-in English Conversation Group
Wed, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Jackson Quiet Study Room
New to speaking English? A local volunteer will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome. 
Celebration of Juneteenth - Resilience, Courage and Freedom
Thu, Jun 19, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Toms River Branch
This day of learning, reflection, and community is a powerful way to honor Juneteenth and celebrate the ongoing journey toward resilience, courage, and freedom.
Toddler Playdate
Thu, Jun 19, 9:30am - 10:30am
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Meet up with other parents and caregivers while your toddlers engage in sensory and free play time, board books and gentle music. Drop in.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Jun 19, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Friends of the Stafford Library Meeting
Thu, Jun 19, 9:30am - 11:00am
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
See what the Friends are doing to support the Stafford Branch. Join the Friends and volunteer today. Drop-in.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Jun 19, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Friends of the Point Pleasant Beach Branch Book Sale - Day 2
Thu, Jun 19, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Purchase used and donated books and support the Friends of the Point Pleasant Beach Branch.
Songs with Miss Summer - Ages 0-4
Thu, Jun 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Long Beach Island Branch
*All children must wear foot coverings (shoes, booties, slippers, or socks) in order to follow the library's health & safety rules.
Registration opens Thursday, June 5 2025 at 10:00am
Men's Health
Thu, Jun 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Join us as the nurse educator from Hackensack Meridian Health discusses the top health considerations specific to men's health.
Sensory Play
Thu, Jun 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Sensory based activities for kids ages 2-5. Please wear clothes that can get dirty. Please register each child individually.
Toddler Art
Thu, Jun 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Toms River Branch - Discovery Room
Registration required. Begins 6/5. Please register each child's name individually. Join us for a simple art project with toddlers and their caregivers. Dress for a Mess. Ages 2 - 5.
Registration opens Thursday, June 5 2025 at 9:00am
Mini Art & Play
Thu, Jun 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Waretown Branch
Join us for colorful art and fun playtime!
Registration opens Thursday, June 5 2025 at 9:00am
Music, Movement and Parachute Play - For ages 3 - 6 with a caregiver.
Thu, Jun 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Music and movement activities for ages 3 - 6. Please register.
Registration opens Thursday, June 5 2025 at 9:00am
Juneteenth: Calming Coloring
Thu, Jun 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Beachwood Branch
Stop by the library, meet new friends and color using colored pencils or markers. For adults & seniors. No registration required.
Tech Day
Thu, Jun 19, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Robots Are Taking Over Sparks's Lab!
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, Jun 19, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Mah Jong, Mahjong, Mahjongg no matter how you spell it, come and enjoy. All play levels welcome. Bring your current card and set.
Mah Jongg
Thu, Jun 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Join a weekly session for experienced players of Mah Jongg. Players must bring their own set and current card. Drop in.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Thu, Jun 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
Juneteenth Tissue Paper Flags
Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Create a tissue paper flag in honor of Juneteenth!
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Pollinators, Native Plants and Garden Signs: - Eco-Activism in Your Own Backyard
Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room
Illustrator and wildlife conservationist Katy Tanis shares the powerful impact a few native plants can make in supporting our local ecosystem. Please register.
Registration opens Thursday, May 29 2025 at 9:00am
Databases and the History of Juneteenth
Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Celebrate Juneteenth by using historical databases and primary source materials to understand the shared memory of Emancipation and its celebration.
Registration opens Thursday, June 5 2025 at 2:00pm
Our America: Black Freedom - Juneteenth Documentary
Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Join us for a documentary featuring information about the history of Juneteenth. NR. Runtime 43 min.
Beach Book Binge
Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Whether you love gripping thrillers, breezy romances, laugh-out-loud comedies, or thought-provoking nonfiction, we've got the perfect recommendations for your next beach book binge! Please register.
Registration opens Thursday, June 5 2025 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Celebrate Freedom Day
Thu, Jun 19, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Branch
In celebration of Juneteenth, design a flag for Freedom Day in the Children's Room. Drop-In. Ages 3 - 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, Jun 19, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Jackson Friends of the Library
Thu, Jun 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the library. New members are welcome.
Tech Day
Thu, Jun 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!
Therapy Dog Visit
Thu, Jun 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Manchester Branch
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 is required.
Registration opens Thursday, June 5 2025 at 9:00am
Night Crafting for Adults
Thu, Jun 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
This month we will be making patriotic clothespin stars.
Registration opens Thursday, June 5 2025 at 9:00am
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Intention Jars
Thu, Jun 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch
Join us as Belle Burns leads an intention setting meditation and shares how you can create your own sigil and an intention jar using herbs, crystals, and other materials.
Chair Yoga with Linda Higley: Summer Evening Series
Thu, Jun 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Join us for a relaxing evening 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.
Registration opens Thursday, June 5 2025 at 9:00am
Family Art Time - Clay & Bead Peacock. For ages 5 - 12. REG
Thu, Jun 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Art is an experience. For ages 5 - 12. REG
Registration opens Thursday, June 5 2025 at 9:00am
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Thu, Jun 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Join fellow teen adventurers at the library's Dungeons and Dragons program. Ages 13-18.
Teen Escape Room
Thu, Jun 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Manchester Branch
Teens will have the opportunity to participate in a themed escape room. Ages 12 - 18. Registration is required. Please add siblings attending as guests and list each of their ages.
Registration opens Thursday, June 5 2025 at 9:00am
Adult Writers Group
Thu, Jun 19, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - YA Floor
Explore your writing skills in a fun, friendly, informal setting.
Crafting With Miss Chris: T-Shirt Fringe Vest
Fri, Jun 20, All day
Island Heights Branch
Follow along at home to turn a t-shirt into a fringe vest just in time for festival season.
Chair Yoga
Fri, Jun 20, 9:30am - 10:30am
Upper Shores Branch - 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.
This event is full
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Jun 20, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Sidewalk Chalk & Bubbles - Sponsored by the Friends of the Stafford Library
Fri, Jun 20, 9:30am - 10:15am
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Draw with chalk on the sidewalk and dance in the bubbles. Ages Birth to - 12. Please register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Stafford Library
Registration opens Friday, June 6 2025 at 9:30am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Jun 20, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Friends of the Point Pleasant Beach Branch Book Sale - Day 3
Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Purchase used and donated books and support the Friends of the Point Pleasant Beach Branch.
Edible Rainbow Craft - Ages 5-12
Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Long Beach Island Branch
Celebrate pride month by making a craft that you can eat! Potential allergens may be present. Registration required. Registration opens 2 weeks prior.
Registration opens Friday, June 6 2025 at 10:00am
Bluey Keepy Uppy Tournament (Ages 2-5)
Fri, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Ages 2-5: We'll play one of the Heelers favorite games, Keepy Uppy!
Registration opens Friday, June 6 2025 at 10:30am
Book Talk and Tea Time
Fri, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room
You're invited to a tea time filled with delicious treats and even more delicious stories.
All Day Art
Fri, Jun 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Come Make Some Art With Us!
Mah Jongg
Fri, Jun 20, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
OC Purls Knitting Group
Fri, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Bring your knitting projects to the library and enjoy some conversation while you knit!
Waretown Woolies Knitting Group
Fri, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Waretown Branch
Join us for knitting at the Library. Relax and chat with other yarn enthusiasts, work on your knit or crochet projects, and swap patterns. They will assist with other yarn projects!
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Jun 20, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood Branch
Simple craft for small kids. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. ? Edades 0 ? 12.?
Jaws Movie Screening
Fri, Jun 20, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Fifty years ago, Jaws, the iconic coastal thriller was released. Come enjoy this classic film to celebrate its cinematographic significance. PG, 124 min.
Registration opens Friday, June 6 2025 at 1:30pm
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
LBI Canasta
Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Play Canasta with other teams and players at the Long Beach Island Library twice a month. Participants must already have a basic knowledge of the game.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
All Day Art
Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Come Make Some Art With Us!
Book Cafe: Caribbean American Heritage Month
Fri, Jun 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood Branch
Come check out our book recommendations featuring Caribbean American authors and stories.
Crafternoon
Fri, Jun 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Decorate a handheld fan to keep cool this summer Ages 6-12 Registration Required
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Lakewood Branch
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Jun 21, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Lotus Flower Lanterns for Teens - Ages 10 - 18
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Learn to make a lovely lotus flower lantern using colored paper and wireframes, while learning about Korean history and culture from a member of the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project.
Registration opens Saturday, June 7 2025 at 9:00am
Friends of the Point Pleasant Beach Branch Book Sale copy - Final day
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 1:45pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Purchase used and donated books and support the Friends of the Point Pleasant Beach Branch.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Large Study Room
Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.
Gentle Yoga with Belle
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Toms River Branch - Bishop (upstairs)
Join Yoga and Pilates instructor, Belle Burns, for an hour long Gentle Yoga class. This program is great for beginners. Please bring a mat.
Rainbow Loom Bracelets - Ages 5-12
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Long Beach Island Branch
Use our rubber-band loom to make colorful bracelets to take home with you. Registration required. Registration opens 2 weeks prior.
Registration opens Saturday, June 7 2025 at 10:00am
Magna-Tiles Free Play Drop-in for Kids
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Beachwood Branch
Stop by the library for free play with Magna-Tiles. Registration not required. Ages 3-12.
Drop-In Puzzles
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Lakewood Branch
In honor of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, stop at the Reference desk for some puzzle fun to keep your brain sharp.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
Summer Reading Kick-Off - For families.
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lacey Branch
Drop in and find out what the Lacey Library has planned for the summer. Games, crafts and activities. Sign up for the Color Our World Summer Reading Challenge.
OCL Bookfest 2025
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Toms River Branch
In honor of 100 years of OCL, we're celebrating the literary, musical and historical accomplishments of the Roaring 20s!
Spoons and Toons
Sat, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Family Program. Join the children's department this Saturday for a fun morning of cartoons and a cereal bar. Please notify staff of food allergy concerns. Registration is required.
Registration opens Saturday, June 7 2025 at 9:00am
Space Storytime
Sat, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Toms River Branch - Discovery Room
Registration required; begins June 7. Please register each child individually. Hear some space stories and make a craft. Ages 3 - 5.
Registration opens Saturday, June 7 2025 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Jun 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Ask a Master Gardener
Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Waretown Branch
Master Gardeners will be available to answer your questions. Bring photos or plant samples regarding your questions.
Friends of the Little Egg Harbor Branch Book Sale
Sat, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Starting Saturday, 6/21 at 12 pm through the following Saturday, 6/28 at 12 pm. Drop in and pick up some bargains. Books for all ages, music CDs, DVDs and more.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Jun 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Rainbow Craft for Teens and Tweens
Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Stop by and make a rainbow craft. Ages 9 - 18.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Jun 22, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Jun 22, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
English Conversation Group
Sun, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Branch - 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.
First Day to Turn in Reading Logs and Play Plinko!
Mon, Jun 23, All day
Manchester Branch
Ages 12 and under. From now until August 30th, children 12 and under can turn in their completed monthly reading log at the Manchester Library.  Every 5 books read earns a Plinko Play.
Friends of the Little Egg Harbor Branch Book Sale
Mon, Jun 23, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Starting Saturday, 6/21 at 12 pm through the following Saturday, 6/28 at 12 pm. Drop in and pick up some bargains. Books for all ages, music CDs, DVDs and more.
Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jun 23, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Barnegat Branch
Stop by the children's area to complete a scavenger hunt. New scavenger hunt each Monday from 6/23-8/18.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Jun 23, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Book Talk and Craft for Adults with Special Challenges
Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Come join us to read and discuss a book celebrating the summer season and make a related craft. Made possible by the Kearny Bank Foundation Grant. Please register for this event.
Registration opens Monday, June 9 2025 at 9:00am
Ask a Master Gardener - Diagnostic Clinics
Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Branch
The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County will answer any gardening questions you may have. Located on the main library floor. Drop-in.
Movies for Adults with Special Challenges
Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.
I Love Mermaids Storytime
Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Toms River Branch - Green Room
Registration required; begins June 9. Please register each child individually. Head under the sea with magical mermaid stories and make a craft. Ages 3 - 5.
Registration opens Monday, June 9 2025 at 9:00am
Baby & Me Yoga - Ages 12 weeks to 12 months w/caregiver. REG
Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Playful yoga class is for little ones 12 weeks to 12 months old and a caregiver. Please register.
Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 9:00am
Lunchtime Movie for Adults with Special Challenges
Mon, Jun 23, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Bring your own lunch and watch a movie in our meeting room.
Mahjongg Mondays
Mon, Jun 23, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
Come play Mah Jongg at the library!
Knitting and Crocheting at the Beach
Mon, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels welcome.
Monday Movie: Conclave - (PG) 120 minutes
Mon, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon movie at the Barnegat Library.
Movie Matinee Monday: THE INTERN (2015)
Mon, Jun 23, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Monday: 6/23- 1:30 PM: THE INTERN (2015), Comedy/Drama, Rated PG-13, 121 min. Bring your own refreshments. Please register.
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Jun 23, 1:30pm - 8:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Booking Vacation Stays Online
Mon, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Planning your next vacation but unsure how to navigate the world of online bookings?
Registration opens Monday, June 9 2025 at 9:00am
Diabetes and Cardiac Education
Mon, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Learn about Diabetes and Cardiac health and get tips on how best to manage symptoms. Presented by the Ocean County Health Department. Please register.
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 9:00am
Create a Garlic Basket with Pinelands Basketry
Mon, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
New venue Toms River Branch - Mancini Hall
Join us to create a Garlic Basket with Pinelands Basketry.
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Summer S.A.I.L. Volunteers Kickoff Meeting
Mon, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room
Informational meeting for teens previously accepted into the Summer S.A.I.L. Volunteer program.
Strong Beginnings - Understanding Perinatal Mental Health in Our Community
Mon, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room
Presented by Central Jersey Family Health Consortium.
Tech Afternoon
Mon, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Robots Are Taking Over Sparks's Lab!
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Mon, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Bayside Ukulele Club
Mon, Jun 23, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.
LEGO® Drop-In (Ages 6-12)
Mon, Jun 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Ages 6-12: Drop in between 3:30-4:30 with your own Lego set to work on or use our loose bricks to build your own creation.
Paper Sunflower Craft / Manualidad de girasol de papel
Mon, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Create a paper sunflower craft. Ages 5 - 12. Crea una manualidad de girasol de papel. Edades 5 - 12.
Teen Advisory Board
Mon, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waretown Branch
Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours. Light refreshments will be provided. Ages 13-18 Please register.
Registration opens Monday, June 9 2025 at 9:00am
Paws for Reading
Mon, Jun 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Beachwood Branch
Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Registration required. Ages 5-12.
Registration opens Monday, June 9 2025 at 10:00am
Sonic Escape Room - Ages 11 - 16
Mon, Jun 23, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Help Sonic celebrate his birthday by assisting him in unlocking his birthday snacks! Find the rings around the library to aid you in your quest. Potential allergens.
Registration opens Monday, June 9 2025 at 4:30pm
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Jun 23, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Teen Pride Flower Book
Mon, Jun 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Manchester Branch
Teens will have the opportunity to turn the pages inside of a booklet into flowers. Ages 13 - 18. Please register as space is limited.
Registration opens Monday, June 9 2025 at 9:00am
PRIDE Rainbow Safety Pin Craft
Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Show Your PRIDE!
Pajama Tales Family Storytime - Best for ages 3 - 7.
Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lacey Branch - 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, June 9 2025 at 9:00am
Community Crafters
Mon, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Makerspace
Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.
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Drop-In English Conversation Group
Mon, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakewood Branch
Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.
Knitting & Fiber Arts Group
Mon, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Island Heights Branch
Join us at the library work on your current fiber arts project, while sharing tips and tricks with others that share your interest. All skill levels and fiber arts welcome.
Registration opens Monday, June 9 2025 at 6:30pm
Tuckerton Adult Book Discussion
Mon, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tuckerton Branch - Tuckerton Meeting Room
This month we are reading Counterfeit by Kristin Chen. Call the Branch, (609) 296-1470, if you would like to join the group.
Evening Book Discussion
Mon, Jun 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
The Evening Book Discussions group is reading The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.
English Conversation Group
Mon, Jun 23, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch
Local volunteer Mary Turbek will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome.
Registration opens Monday, May 26 2025 at 7:30pm
Friends of the Little Egg Harbor Branch Book Sale
Tue, Jun 24, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Little Egg Harbor Branch - Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room
Starting Saturday, 6/21 at 12 pm through the following Saturday, 6/28 at 12 pm. Drop in and pick up some bargains. Books for all ages, music CDs, DVDs and more.
Hand & Foot Card Games
Tue, Jun 24, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - 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.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jun 24, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jun 24, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Word Basics
Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lakewood Branch
Learn basic word processing skills to create and format a document. Mouse skills and registration required.
Color Wheel Storytime - Ages 1-4
Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Long Beach Island Branch
Learn about all the colors of the rainbow, at this storytime for children age 1-4. Registration required. Registration opens 2 weeks prior.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 10 2025 at 10:00am
Drive Safe...Home Safe...Scam Safe - presented by Manchester Officer O'Hara and Officer Yatauro
Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Manchester Branch - Manchester Meeting Room
Learn valuable skills that can keep you safe in your car and tips to keep your home safe when you are there or away.  Learn how to spot scams. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 3 2025 at 9:00am
Movies for Adults with Special Challenges
Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.
Happy Little Trees Painting Day (Ages 3-5)
Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5: We'll have fun with painting.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 10 2025 at 10:30am
Storytime-Around-Town: Ocean County Artist Guild
Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Island Heights Branch
Discover more about your town by joining us at the Ocean County Artist Guild for stories, songs, and fingerplays. Ages 1.5-4
Registration opens Tuesday, June 10 2025 at 10:30am
Toddler Fun: Stories & Scarves - For children 18 months to 3 years
Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Please join us for songs, stories and fun for toddlers. For children 18 months to 3 years. Program registration is required. Please register each age appropriate child separately.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 10 2025 at 9:00am
Sun Printing
Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Manchester Branch
Ages 5-12. Join the children's department this Tuesday for a fun morning where we design bookmarks using the power of the sun! Registration is required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 10 2025 at 9:00am
The Recharge
Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Toms River Branch
Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, in partnership with the Ocean County Library, is offering a support group for caregivers and their loved ones.
3D Pen Pals
Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
What Will You Create Today?
Creative Social Connections for Seniors
Tue, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
An afternoon of creating and socializing with your neighbors. Lunch will be provided by Bagels and Beyond. Potential allergens. Please register.
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EWE Knit and Crochet
Tue, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Barnegat Branch
Drop in with your own supplies and say "hello" to a friendly group.
Ask a Master Gardener
Tue, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Branch
Drop in and talk to a Master Gardener from the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County.
Tech Help Tuesday
Tue, Jun 24, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Waretown Branch
One-on-one Tech Help. Please Register!
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
DIY Bubble Wands
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Design your own bubble wand with 3D pens. Test your bubble wand and see if it works. Ages 6 - 9. Please register.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 10 2025 at 9:00am
Art Explorers: Alma Woodsey Thomas - for ages 7 - 12
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
We'll learn about Thomas and create vibrant paintings inspired by her abstract art. Registration is required.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 10 2025 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Brain Games with Braven Health
Tue, Jun 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room
Join us for this interactive presentation including games and exercises to keep the mind sharp.
Registration opens Sunday, May 25 2025 at 2:30pm
NJ Snake Man Presents - Tropical Birds
Tue, Jun 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room
Live Animal Show for ages 5 - 12. REG
Registration opens Tuesday, June 10 2025 at 9:00am
Juneteenth Film: The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
Tue, Jun 24, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Learn about the life of emancipated woman Jane Pittman as she navigates her road to freedom and the civil rights movement.
Adult Craft and Relax - Watercolor Lighthouses
Tue, Jun 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room
We provide the items; you provide the imagination. All supplies provided by The Friends of the Plumsted Library. Seating limited. Please Register.
Registration opens Sunday, May 25 2025 at 2:30pm
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakewood Branch
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Virtual Author Talk - Katherine Applegate's Otter Life - For Grades 3-6
Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Toms River Branch
To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/77294
Paws for Reading
Tue, Jun 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Toms River Branch - Mancini Hall
Registration required; begins June 10. Please register each child individually. Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Ages 6 - 12.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 10 2025 at 9:00am
3D Pen Pals
Tue, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
What Will You Create Today?
Movie in the Library: Harriet
Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room
The incredible true story of Harriet Tubman. From her escape from slavery to the dangerous missions she led, setting free hundreds of slaves through the Underground Railroad. (PG-13) 125 min.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 27 2025 at 6:00pm
Pens and Pages: Teen Writing and Book Club - Art Night - Ages 12-18
Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jackson Branch
Join your peers in a club devoted to reading and writing while creating a bookish craft. Please register!
Registration opens Tuesday, June 3 2025 at 6:00pm
Pride Tie Dye - Ages 12 - 18
Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room
Express yourself by making tie dye with various colors in honor of Pride Month.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 10 2025 at 6:00pm
NJ Snakeman presents Tropical Birds - Live Animal Show for ages 5 - 12
Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room
Live Animal Show for ages 5 - 12. Please register.
Registration opens Sunday, May 25 2025 at 6:00pm
Writers' Group
Tue, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Spark your writing creativity and participate in friendly peer critiques on novels, short stories, memoirs, or any writing project you are working on.
Vinyl Record Nights
Tue, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Toms River Branch - Atrium
Come unwind and listen to curated vinyl records under the stars of the Toms River library atrium. This edition will celebrate Black Music Month.
Paint Party: Surf's Up
Tue, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room
Paint your own 12-inch wooden surfboard using acrylic paint to add a coastal vibe to your house decor.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 3 2025 at 9:00am
Music Bingo
Tue, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room
Join us for the branch's first ever music bingo, where songs replace numbers in a game of bingo. There's no money and no prizes but lots of great music and tons of fun. Please register.
Soldiers of the Young Republic: The War of 1812
Tue, Jun 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Barnegat Branch - Barnegat Meeting Room
Historian Jeff Brown will recreate the life of an American soldier from this often forgotten war, with a collection of original and reproduction items.
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