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Registration opens:
July 15th, 2025

The Pine Barrens-Barren or Beautiful?

with Jakes Branch Park
2025-08-14 11:00:00 2025-08-14 12:00:00 America/New_York The Pine Barrens-Barren or Beautiful? Join an Ocean County Parks Naturalist to learn about the Pine Barrens, how it functions as a habitat and the beauty and secrets it holds. Please register. Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room

Thursday, August 14
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-14 11:00:00 2025-08-14 12:00:00 America/New_York The Pine Barrens-Barren or Beautiful? Join an Ocean County Parks Naturalist to learn about the Pine Barrens, how it functions as a habitat and the beauty and secrets it holds. Please register. Plumsted Branch - Plumsted Meeting Room

Plumsted Branch

Plumsted Meeting Room

Join an Ocean County Parks Naturalist to learn about the Pine Barrens, how it functions as a habitat and the beauty and secrets it holds. Please register.

Join an Ocean County Parks Naturalist to learn about the Pine Barrens, how it functions as a habitat and the beauty and secrets it holds. Please register.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

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Plumsted Branch
Phone: (609) 758-7888
Hours
Mon, Jul 14 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 Closed
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Upcoming Events

Andrew's Big Show
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Plumsted Meeting Room
Join us for a fun for all ages, one-man-comedy and circus show. Andrew?s been practicing in circuses and on cruise ships, and now is bringing his show to your library. Ages 0-12. Registration required
This event is full
T-Shirt Painting Party
Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a T-Shirt Painting Party with stamps, fabric paint and music. Ages 4-12. Adults with little ones that need help must assist them . Please register.
This event is full
Adult Drop-in BYO Crochet and Knitting Club
Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Plumsted Meeting Room
Join us for this low-key afternoon of yarn crafts, and socialization. Bring your own supplies.
T-Shirt Painting Party
Wed, Jul 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Join us for a T-Shirt Painting Party with stamps, fabric paint and music. Ages 4-12. Adults with little ones that need help must assist them . Please register.
This event is full
Baby and Toddler Play
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
For babies, toddlers and their adults. Join us in the Children's Department for playtime with babies and their caregivers. Please register each child individually.
Baby and Toddler Play
Thu, Jul 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
For babies, toddlers and their adults. Join us in the Children's Department for playtime with babies and their caregivers. Please register each child individually.
Summer Drop In Crafts
Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Join us each Friday, this summer, in the kid zone for 8 weeks of drop in crafts. First come first served, no registration necessary.
Lotus Flower Lanterns for Teens
Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 11:30am
Plumsted 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.
Summer Scavenger Hunts
Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Join us for our themed scavenger hunts! A new theme will be unveiled each Monday during summer, and will run through Saturday. Each new theme comes with a new prize. See the paper calendar for themes.
Plumsted Evening Book Discussion
Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Plumsted Meeting Room
The Woman they Could Not Silence by Kate H. Moore
Little Chefs - Ages 2-5 (Potential allergens)
Tue, Jul 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Plumsted Meeting Room
Join us for stories, movement and a snack you prepare with your little ones. Ages 2-5. Potential allergens
This event is full
How To Train Your Dragon! The Hidden World - Movie and Clay Dragon Eye craft
Tue, Jul 22, 1:45pm - 3:45pm
Plumsted Meeting Room
Join us in watching "How to Train your Dragon! The Hidden World." We will be making a clay dragon eye craft while the movie is playing. This program is for ages 8-12.
Little Chefs - Ages 6-10 (Potential allergens)
Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Plumsted Meeting Room
Join us for themed stories and a snack you prepare with your child. Ages 6-10.Potential allergens.
Outrageous Reptiles with Jenkinson's Aquarium
Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Plumsted Meeting Room
Explore the characteristics of our scaly friends, the reptiles! During this live show meet reptile ambassadors to learn about their differences and how they adapt to their habitats.
This event is full
Shells, Scales, and Froggy Tales
Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Plumsted Meeting Room
Join a Cattus Island Park Naturalist to learn about the unique reptiles and amphibians that can be found right here in Ocean County. even meet some live animal friends. Ages 5-12.
This event is full
Summer Drop In Crafts
Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Join us each Friday, this summer, in the kid zone for 8 weeks of drop in crafts. First come first served, no registration necessary.
Summer Scavenger Hunts
Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Join us for our themed scavenger hunts! A new theme will be unveiled each Monday during summer, and will run through Saturday. Each new theme comes with a new prize. See the paper calendar for themes.
Inspire your Heart with Art
Tue, Jul 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Plumsted Meeting Room
Please join us for this children?s program featuring four different arts and crafts stations. Dress for a mess, there will be painting involved. Please register each child individually. Ages 4 - 12.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 15 2025 at 11:00am
Inspire your Heart with Art
Tue, Jul 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Plumsted Meeting Room
Please join us for this children?s program featuring four different arts and crafts stations. Dress for a mess, there will be painting involved. Please register each child individually. Ages 4 - 12.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 15 2025 at 2:30pm
Miniature Horse Visit for Teens
Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Plumsted Meeting Room
This year, Ana and her adorable miniature horses are bringing an unforgettable experience to your library!
Registration opens Tuesday, July 15 2025 at 3:00pm
Summer Drop In Crafts
Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Join us each Friday, this summer, in the kid zone for 8 weeks of drop in crafts. First come first served, no registration necessary.
Enchanting Entertainment Presents - Wonderland Tea Party
Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Plumsted Meeting Room
Join Alice, from Enchanting Entertainment, and her friends for a Storytime, songs, movement and a tea party! There will be photo opportunities. We may even see the elusive Cheshire Cat! Ages 0-12.
Registration opens Saturday, July 19 2025 at 11:00am
Summer Scavenger Hunts
Mon, Aug 04, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Join us for our themed scavenger hunts! A new theme will be unveiled each Monday during summer, and will run through Saturday. Each new theme comes with a new prize. See the paper calendar for themes.
Little Chefs - Ages 2-5 (Potential allergens)
Wed, Aug 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for themed stories and a snack you prepare with your child. Ages 2-5. Please register each child individually. Potential allergens.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 23 2025 at 11:00am
Adult Drop-in BYO Crochet and Knitting Club
Wed, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Plumsted Meeting Room
Join us for this low-key afternoon of yarn crafts, and socialization. Bring your own supplies.
Little Chefs - Ages 6-10 (Potential allergens)
Wed, Aug 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Join us for themed stories and a snack you prepare with your child. Ages 6-10. Please register each child individually. Potential allergens.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 23 2025 at 2:30pm
Summer Drop In Crafts
Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Join us each Friday, this summer, in the kid zone for 8 weeks of drop in crafts. First come first served, no registration necessary.
Hair Wraps with Nonny Creates
Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Plumsted Meeting Room
Join us as we complete our fiber arts series. Create a personalized hair wrap using embroidery thread and beads with Nonny Creates. Ages 5-12. Please register each child individually.
Registration opens Saturday, July 26 2025 at 11:00am
Summer Scavenger Hunts
Mon, Aug 11, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Join us for our themed scavenger hunts! A new theme will be unveiled each Monday during summer, and will run through Saturday. Each new theme comes with a new prize. See the paper calendar for themes.
Show and Tell around the Campfire - with S'mores and a Craft (Potential allergens)
Tue, Aug 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Plumsted Meeting Room
Join us for our Show & Tell event. Kids will get the chance to stand up and talk about something fun they did or received this summer! We will make no-bake s'mores, and do a craft. Please register.
Waffle Wars - Potential Allergens
Tue, Aug 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Plumsted Meeting Room
Join us for waffle wars! You get two waffles and your choice of topping. Your waffle creations will be judged by our S.A.I.L volunteers. Ages 8-12. Potential allergens.
Kids Yoga - Yoga for ages 5 - 12. 
Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Plumsted Meeting Room
Yoga for ages 5 - 12. REG 
Registration opens Wednesday, July 30 2025 at 10:30am
Meet an Ocean County Health Department Rep
Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Visit with an Ocean County Health Department educator in the Library.
The Pine Barrens-Barren or Beautiful? - with Jakes Branch Park
Thu, Aug 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Plumsted Meeting Room
Join an Ocean County Parks Naturalist to learn about the Pine Barrens, how it functions as a habitat and the beauty and secrets it holds. Please register.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 15 2025 at 11:00am
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