Drop-in Video Games for Kids

Toms River Friends Outdoor Book & Bling Sale

Sat, Aug 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Sat, Aug 16, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Drop by to browse a selection of books and jewelry, weather permitting.

TR PrideFest Button Making

Sat, Aug 16, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Sat, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Get Your Button To Sparks's Lab!

Sun, Aug 17, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

DIY Button Making & Magnet Making for Teens & Tweens

Mon, Aug 18, 1:30pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Mon, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Teen Zone

Create a button or locker magnet! Drop into our Teen Zone and create your own décor, have fun, and make new friends! Ages 10 - 18

Friendship Bracelet Fun!

Mon, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

BFFs 4Ever!!

Intro to 3D Printing

Mon, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Learn the basics of 3D modeling, printing, and software

This event is full

Drop-in Video Games for Kids

Mon, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

YS Living Room/YS Area

Play video games and make some new friends. Ages 4 - 12. No registration required.

Tue, Aug 19, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Tue, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Paws for Reading

Tue, Aug 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Registration required; begins August 5. Please register each child individually. Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Ages 6 - 12.

This event is full

Keep Calm and Color On in the Sensory Space

Tue, Aug 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch for open hours and coloring.

Quiet Cricut Morning

Wed, Aug 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Won't Hear A Chirp!

Busy Builders

Wed, Aug 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Virtual Talk with Author Casey McQuiston - Virtual

Wed, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Bingo for Teens & Tweens

Wed, Aug 20, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Green Room

Come join us to play BINGO, eat snacks, meet new friends, have fun, and win some prizes. Ages 10-18.

Adult Crochet Club

Wed, Aug 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

BYOCP... Bring Your Own Crochet Project

Wed, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/83689

Movie Matinee & Craft: Winnie the Pooh

Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Mancini Hall

Registration required; begins August 7. Register each child individually. Watch Winnie the Pooh (Rated G, 63 minutes), make a simple craft, and snack on popcorn. Ages 2 - 6.

Thu, Aug 21, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Thu, Aug 21, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Diamond Painting Club for Teens & Tweens

Thu, Aug 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Thu, Aug 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Teen Zone

Drop in to relax and make new friends while diamond painting! Bring your own project our do one of ours!

Getting Started with Ancestry

Fri, Aug 22, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Fri, Aug 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Bishop (upstairs)

Are you passionate about genealogy but don't know where to begin? Have you been researching your family history for some time but recently hit a wall? Then this class is for you!

This event is full

Waddler Time

Fri, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Green Room

Registration required; begins August 8. Please register each child individually. Interactive stories, songs, and more for you and your little one. Ages 12 - 24 months.

This event is full

Fri, Aug 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Fri, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Fri, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Portraits of the Jersey Shore 10 Year Anniversary Event!

Sat, Aug 23, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Sat, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Mancini Hall

Portraits of the Jersey Shore is celebrating its 10 year anniversary! Meet Gregory Andrus, the creator of this locally prolific page. With special guests; James Kelly and his Melodious Music Makers!

Sat, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Sun, Aug 24, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Cattus Island Live Reptile Talk

Mon, Aug 25, 1:30pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Mon, Aug 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mancini Hall

Registration required, begins August 11. Please register each child individually. Join us for a program with our friends from Cattus Island Parks Department for a live reptile talk. Ages 7-12.

Busy Builders

Mon, Aug 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Back To School Notebooks

Mon, Aug 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Your friends will be so jelly

This event is full

Beginner Chair Yoga with Liz

Mon, Aug 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Mancini Hall

Join us for a chair yoga class with local yoga instructor, Liz.

Tue, Aug 26, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Quiet Cricut Mornings

Tue, Aug 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Won't Hear A Chirp!

Friendship Bracelet Fun!

Tue, Aug 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

BFFs 4Ever!!

Tue, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Friendship Bracelet Fun!

Tue, Aug 26, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

BFFs 4Ever!!

Vinyl Record Nights

Tue, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Atrium

Come unwind and listen to curated vinyl records under the stars of the Toms River library atrium.

Tween Movie Night: Shrek

Tue, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Green Room

Registration required; begins August 12. Register each child individually. Watch Shrek (Rated PG, 89 minutes), participate in movie-themed activities, and snack on some popcorn! Ages 8 - 12.

Wed, Aug 27, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Back-to-School Drive for Queer Youth

Wed, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Sand Art

Wed, Aug 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins August 13. Please register each child individually. Relax and make a beautiful sand art picture. Ages 7 -12.

This event is full

Wed, Aug 27, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Mancini Hall

Join TEC (Trans Equity Coalition) to help students step into the new year with confidence.

Wed, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Book Bundles

Thu, Aug 28, 9:00am - 10:00am

As supplies last, check out a bundle of books and a craft to take home. Ages 3 - 7.

Virtual Talk with Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich - Virtual

Thu, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Thu, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/84220

Fri, Aug 29, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Fri, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Sat, Aug 30, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Sat, Aug 30, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Tue, Sep 02, All day

The Toms River Branch is collecting kids costumes for kids ages 0-11 from September 2nd to September 30th. Costumes will be given away for free at the FanNation: Geekstravaganza on October 4th.

Baby Art & Play

Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins August 19. Please register each child individually. Make fun art and enjoy playtime with your baby. Dress for a mess. Ages 6-23 months with a caregiver.

Registration opens Tuesday, August 19 2025 at 9:00am

Quiet Cricut Morning

Tue, Sep 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Won't Hear A Chirp!

Tue, Sep 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made What?!!?

Tue, Sep 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made What?!!?

Game Night for Adults

Tue, Sep 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Green Room

Come play video games at the library and make new friends.

English Conversation Group

Wed, Sep 03, All day

The Toms River Branch is collecting kids costumes for kids ages 0-11 from September 2nd to September 30th. Costumes will be given away for free at the FanNation: Geekstravaganza on October 4th.

Wed, Sep 03, 10:00am - 11:00am

Home Town Dairy

New to speaking English? Join us and talk about current events and more. New members welcome.

Adult Crocheting Club

Wed, Sep 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

BYOCP... Bring Your Own Crocheting Project!

STEAM Club - Slime

Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Discovery Room

Registration required starting 8/20. Please register each child's name individually. Join us every month to explore, create, and learn. This month, we will make slime. Ages 8 - 12.

Registration opens Wednesday, August 20 2025 at 9:00am

Rescheduled

Mobsters and Mayhem: Prohibition on the Jersey Shore

Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

New date Monday, September 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Historian Greg Caggiano examines Prohibition in New Jersey with stories of mob violence, rum-running, corruption, and Vito Genovese's role in turning the Jersey Shore into a crime hotspot

Virtual Talk with Author Hannah Nicole Maehrer - Virtual

Wed, Sep 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/87910

Thu, Sep 04, All day

The Toms River Branch is collecting kids costumes for kids ages 0-11 from September 2nd to September 30th. Costumes will be given away for free at the FanNation: Geekstravaganza on October 4th.

Thu, Sep 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Homeschool Drop-in Butterfly Sand Art

Thu, Sep 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Thu, Sep 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Discovery Room

No registration required. Stop by the Discovery Room to make colorful sand art. Ages 5-12.

Preschool Storytime - Things That Go

Fri, Sep 05, All day

The Toms River Branch is collecting kids costumes for kids ages 0-11 from September 2nd to September 30th. Costumes will be given away for free at the FanNation: Geekstravaganza on October 4th.

Fri, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Green Room

Registration required; begins August 22nd. Please register each child's name individually. Learn about transportation with stories, songs, and a craft. Ages 3 - 5.

Registration opens Friday, August 22 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Sep 06, All day

The Toms River Branch is collecting kids costumes for kids ages 0-11 from September 2nd to September 30th. Costumes will be given away for free at the FanNation: Geekstravaganza on October 4th.

Sat, Sep 06, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Paint Your Own Pencil Case

Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made What?!!?

Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins 8/23. Please register each child's name individually. Get ready for the new school year by painting and personalizing your own canvas pencil case. Ages 6 -12 years.

Registration opens Saturday, August 23 2025 at 9:00am

Sun, Sep 07, All day

The Toms River Branch is collecting kids costumes for kids ages 0-11 from September 2nd to September 30th. Costumes will be given away for free at the FanNation: Geekstravaganza on October 4th.

Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River Meeting

Mon, Sep 08, All day

The Toms River Branch is collecting kids costumes for kids ages 0-11 from September 2nd to September 30th. Costumes will be given away for free at the FanNation: Geekstravaganza on October 4th.

Baby & Me

Mon, Sep 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Green Room

Registration required; begins 8/25. Please register each child's name individually. Visit the library for an interactive program for you and your baby. For babies up to 12 months with a caregiver.

Registration opens Monday, August 25 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Green Room

The Friends design and manage fund raising activities to support the library. New members are welcome.

Sew-ptember

Mon, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Sew Whaaaaat?!!?

Mobsters and Mayhem: Prohibition on the Jersey Shore

Mon, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Historian Greg Caggiano examines Prohibition in New Jersey with stories of mob violence, rum-running, corruption, and Vito Genovese's role in turning the Jersey Shore into a crime hotspot

Acoustic Concert with Todd Meredith

Mon, Sep 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Mancini Hall

Join us for an acoustic concert with Ocean County musician, Todd Meredith.

Jurassic World Painting Craft

Mon, Sep 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins August 25.Please register each child individually. Make a dinosaur painting to celebrate Jurassic World and dinosaurs . Ages 7 - 12.

Registration opens Monday, August 25 2025 at 9:00am

MS Word Beginners - An Introduction to MS Word

Mon, Sep 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Introduction to Microsoft® Word

It's Fun to Be One Storytime

Tue, Sep 09, All day

The Toms River Branch is collecting kids costumes for kids ages 0-11 from September 2nd to September 30th. Costumes will be given away for free at the FanNation: Geekstravaganza on October 4th.

Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Green Room

Registration required; begins August 26. 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 Tuesday, August 26 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Sep 09, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Craft with Pride

Tue, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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.

Evening Book Discussion

Tue, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Green Room

This month the selection is "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store," by James McBride. Please register for this discussion.

English Conversation Group

Wed, Sep 10, All day

The Toms River Branch is collecting kids costumes for kids ages 0-11 from September 2nd to September 30th. Costumes will be given away for free at the FanNation: Geekstravaganza on October 4th.

Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Home Town Dairy

New to speaking English? Join us and talk about current events and more. New members welcome.

Tales & Tunes Storytime

Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Green Room

Registration required; begins August 27. Please register each child individually. Listen to camping themed stories, sing songs, and create a fun craft. Ages 2 - 3.

Registration opens Wednesday, August 27 2025 at 9:00am

Quiet Cricut Morning

Wed, Sep 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Won't Hear A Chirp!

Virtual Talk with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher - Virtual

Wed, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made What?!!?

Wed, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/88468

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Wed, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Teen Zone

Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Meet us in the Teen Zone to Participate in our school year volunteer program!

Frida Kahlo Inspired Self Portraits

Wed, Sep 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made What?!!?

Wed, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins 8/27. Please register each child's name individually. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by painting a self portrait inspired by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Ages 7-12.

Registration opens Wednesday, August 27 2025 at 9:00am

De-Stress with Dogs for Teens

Thu, Sep 11, All day

The Toms River Branch is collecting kids costumes for kids ages 0-11 from September 2nd to September 30th. Costumes will be given away for free at the FanNation: Geekstravaganza on October 4th.

Thu, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Fri, Sep 12, All day

The Toms River Branch is collecting kids costumes for kids ages 0-11 from September 2nd to September 30th. Costumes will be given away for free at the FanNation: Geekstravaganza on October 4th.

Obituary Searching 101

Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:30am

Librarian Allison Nazzaro will walk you through the best strategies you can use to search for obituaries, as well as how to locate a loved one's grave site. This class includes microfilm demonstration

Sensory Space Storytime

Fri, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sensory Space

Registration required; begins August 29. Please register each child individually. Enjoy stories and songs while engaging your little one's senses in our calming Sensory Space. Ages 3-5

Registration opens Friday, August 29 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Sep 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Fri, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

The Night Sky of Ocean County

Sat, Sep 13, All day

The Toms River Branch is collecting kids costumes for kids ages 0-11 from September 2nd to September 30th. Costumes will be given away for free at the FanNation: Geekstravaganza on October 4th.

Sat, Sep 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mancini Hall

Join us for an unforgettable day of stargazing from the comfort of the Library.

The Night Sky of Ocean County

Sat, Sep 13, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Mancini Hall

Join us for an unforgettable day of stargazing from the comfort of the Library.

The Night Sky of Ocean County

Sat, Sep 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Mancini Hall

Join us for an unforgettable day of stargazing from the comfort of the Library.

Drop-in Video Games for Kids

Sat, Sep 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

YS Living Room/YS Area

Play video games and make some new friends. Ages 4 - 12. No registration required.

Sun, Sep 14, All day

The Toms River Branch is collecting kids costumes for kids ages 0-11 from September 2nd to September 30th. Costumes will be given away for free at the FanNation: Geekstravaganza on October 4th.