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Registration opens:
August 21st, 2025

Tween Chess/Checkers Club
2025-09-11 18:00:00 2025-09-11 19:00:00 America/New_York Tween Chess/Checkers Club Ages 8-18. Join us in the teen department to learn and practice chess or checkers with other teens and tweens. Registration required. Manchester Branch -

Thursday, September 11
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-11 18:00:00 2025-09-11 19:00:00 America/New_York Tween Chess/Checkers Club Ages 8-18. Join us in the teen department to learn and practice chess or checkers with other teens and tweens. Registration required. Manchester Branch -

Ages 8-18. Join us in the teen department to learn and practice chess or checkers with other teens and tweens. Registration required.

Ages 8-18. Join us in the teen department to learn and practice chess or checkers with other teens and tweens. Registration required.

Register online, in-person at the Manchester Children's Desk, or by calling (732) 657-7600, option 6. Please add your first child as the main registrant and any additional children as a guest. Include the ages of all children attending. 
 

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

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Manchester Branch
Phone: (732) 657-7600
Hours
Mon, Aug 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 24 Closed
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Join Us For A Blooming Good Time At The Library! - Floral Design Demonstration by Colonial Bouquet
Thu, Aug 21, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Join Us For A Blooming Good Time At The Library! Adult Program. Please Register.
The Great Brain Escape Room
Thu, Aug 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Ages 6-12. Intended for kids interested in escape rooms and want a low stress introduction to the game. Registration is required.
This event is full
Baby Animal Footprint Search
Mon, Aug 25, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Family Program. Learn about different animal habitats and enjoy some mini activities along your search. Registration is required.
Unblock & Unwind - A Brief Overview of Reiki, Acupuncture, and Meditation
Mon, Aug 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Discover and deepen your understanding about the ancient healing practices of Reiki, Acupuncture, and Meditation in this relaxing introduction to holistic wellness. Please register.
Tween/Teen Chess & Checkers Club
Mon, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens will learn to play and practice chess & checkers with one another. Ages 8 - 18. Please register as space is limited.
This event is full
The Recharge
Tue, Aug 26, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, in partnership with the Ocean County Library, is offering a support group for caregivers and their loved ones.
Paper Plate Crafts
Tue, Aug 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Family Program. Come to the library to make crafts using paper plates. Registration is required.
Toddler Ninja Warrior
Wed, Aug 27, 9:30am - 10:15am
Manchester Meeting Room
Ages 6m-3. Children will do a fun obstacle course where they can crawl, hop, and balance their way to the finish line. Dress for speed and agility! Registration is required.
This event is full
Preschool Ninja Warrior
Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Manchester Meeting Room
Ages 2-6. Children will do a fun obstacle course where they can crawl, hop, and balance their way to the finish line. Dress for speed and agility! Registration is required.
This event is full
OCHD: Substance Abuse Information Drop-In
Wed, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
OCHD Substance Abuse Information Drop-In. Adult Program. Registration is not required.
Last Day to Play Pinko and Enter Raffle Tickets!
Thu, Aug 28, All day
Ages 12 and under can turn in their completed monthly reading log at the Manchester Library.  Every 5 books read (up to 15 for the month) earns a Plinko Play. August 28th is the last day to enter.
Hooked On Yarn: A Knitting and Crocheting Group
Thu, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Love to knit or crochet, come to our meeting room and join others with the same passion. Bring your yarn, needles, hooks and current projects.
Therapy Dog Visit
Thu, Aug 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens will meet with a therapy dog. Ages 12-18. Registration is required. Please add siblings attending as guests and list each tween/teen attending with their age.
Whodunit Mystery
Thu, Aug 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens & tweens will participate in an interactive whodunit mystery scenario. Ages 12-18. Registration is required. Please add siblings attending as guests and list each of their ages.
Tween & Teen Gaming
Sat, Aug 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Teens & tweens, ages 10 - 16, will have the opportunity to play video games on the Nintendo Switch. Registration is required.
Pokeball Craft
Sat, Aug 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Attendees will have the opportunity to create their very own Poké Ball out of arts & craft materials. They can copy the designs of preexisting Poké Balls or make their own. Registration is required.
Art Exhibit: Cora Hicks from Sept. 1 to Sept. 27 - In Awe of Nature
Mon, Sep 01, All day
Breathtaking landscapes photos will be on display.
Moth Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Sep 01, All day
Drop in anytime during the month of September to search the children's department and find all of the beautiful hidden moths. When you do, turn your sheet in at the desk for a sticker.
Camping Read & Play
Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages 2-5. A short storytime for beginning listeners, followed by a craft or activity and open playtime in our children's department. Registration required.
This event is full
Manchester Daytime Book Discussion
Tue, Sep 02, 10:15am - 11:30am
Book Title: "The Boys From Biloxi" by John Grisham
Spanish Made Simple - Part I: For Absolute Beginners
Tue, Sep 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
For Absolute Beginners: Introduction to Spanish language covering essential vocabulary, phrases, and pronunciation tips for basic conversations. No prior knowledge needed - just bring your enthusiasm!
Shore Memory Cafe
Thu, Sep 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Early-Stage Memory Cafés provide opportunities for concerned persons experiencing early cognitive decline, and for those diagnosed with early-stage memory loss, and their care partner(s) to meet.
Book Lovers Book Cafe
Thu, Sep 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room B
Book Lovers Book Cafe. Adult Program. Please register.
LEGO® Club
Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 6-12. Come to the Manchester Library to build something amazing with our Legos! Registration is required.
Spoons and Toons
Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Family Program. Join us for a fun morning of cartoons and a cereal bar. There will also be games, activities, and crafts. Please notify staff of food allergy concerns. Registration required.
Art Reception: Cora Hicks - In Awe of Nature
Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Meet local artist, Cora Hicks.
Sweet Bayou Lou's Educate, Make, and Take Room Spray Class
Mon, Sep 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
In this workshop; Herbalist V will review some basic information regarding essential oils and show each participant how to make their essential oil based room spray that they could take home!
Registration opens Monday, August 25 2025 at 9:00am
Paint & Play - Baby/Toddler
Tue, Sep 09, 9:30am - 10:15am
Ages 0 - 3. Registration Required. Join us for messy play and leave the cleanup to us! Playtime with toys, painting, and coloring. Dressing for a mess is encouraged.
Paint & Play - Preschool
Tue, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ages 2 - 6. Registration Required. Join us for messy play and leave the cleanup to us! Playtime with toys, painting, and coloring. Dressing for a mess is encouraged.
Writer's Group
Tue, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bring your poetry, essays, and short stories. The Writer's Group critiques each other's works and provides feedback.
Hooked On Yarn: A Knitting and Crocheting Group
Thu, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Love to knit or crochet, come to our meeting room and join others with the same passion. Bring your yarn, needles, hooks and current projects.
Tween Chess/Checkers Club
Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 8-18. Join us in the teen department to learn and practice chess or checkers with other teens and tweens. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, August 21 2025 at 9:00am
Duplo Playtime
Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Family Program. Join us for playtime with our Duplo blocks. Drop-ins are welcome. You may register for reminder calls online, in-person at the Manchester Children's Desk, or by calling (732) 657-7600.
Registration opens Saturday, August 23 2025 at 9:00am
1925 The Way It Was: A Take-Home Time Machine Activity Pack - Step back in time celebrating OCL's 100th anniversary
Mon, Sep 15, All day
From September 15-20, stop by the Manchester Branch to pick up your 1925 Time Machine Activity Pack, filled with fun and fascinating activities about 1925 to share with friends.
Money Munchkins
Mon, Sep 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 2-6. Join us for a playtime where children have the opportunity to practice ordering food, paying with play money, and learn about earning money. Registration is required.
Registration opens Monday, August 25 2025 at 9:00am
Mini Moguls
Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages 5-10. Children will be given a set amount of play money to start the program and they must determine what to buy, save, budget for, and create in this challenge. Registration required.
Registration opens Monday, August 25 2025 at 9:00am
Victory over Japan (VJ) Day-It Didn't Just Happen
Mon, Sep 15, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The presentation will detail how eventual victory over Japan was achieved in the summer of 1945 and the methods used to do so.
1925 The Way It Was: A Take-Home Time Machine Activity Pack - Step back in time celebrating OCL's 100th anniversary
Tue, Sep 16, All day
From September 15-20, stop by the Manchester Branch to pick up your 1925 Time Machine Activity Pack, filled with fun and fascinating activities about 1925 to share with friends.
Spanish Made Simple - Part II (Register via Part I)
Tue, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
PLEASE register for Part I to participate. Part 2 of our beginner-friendly introduction to Spanish language to help with basic conversations. No prior knowledge needed- just bring your enthusiasm!
Stage Crew
Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages 5-12. Help make jungle themed props for a toddler mini golf program. Get hands-on experience designing sets, event creation, and helping the community. Registration is required.
Registration opens Tuesday, August 26 2025 at 9:00am
1925 The Way It Was: A Take-Home Time Machine Activity Pack - Step back in time celebrating OCL's 100th anniversary
Wed, Sep 17, All day
From September 15-20, stop by the Manchester Branch to pick up your 1925 Time Machine Activity Pack, filled with fun and fascinating activities about 1925 to share with friends.
Build & Play - Baby/Toddler
Wed, Sep 17, 9:30am - 10:15am
Ages 0 - 3. Registration Required. Calling all future engineers, architects, and sculptors! Join us for playtime with modeling compound and building toys. Registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 27 2025 at 9:00am
Build & Play - Preschool
Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ages 2 - 6. Registration Required. Calling all future engineers, architects, and sculptors! Join us for playtime with modeling compound and building toys. Registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 27 2025 at 9:00am
Fall Prevention
Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Did you know that 1 in 4 adults over age 65 falls each year?
Registration opens Wednesday, September 3 2025 at 9:00am
Tween Trivia
Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, ages 8 - 12, will have the opportunity to participate in a trivia game together. Please add siblings attending as guests and list each tween/teen attending with their age.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 27 2025 at 9:00am
1925 The Way It Was: A Take-Home Time Machine Activity Pack - Step back in time celebrating OCL's 100th anniversary
Thu, Sep 18, All day
From September 15-20, stop by the Manchester Branch to pick up your 1925 Time Machine Activity Pack, filled with fun and fascinating activities about 1925 to share with friends.
Estate Planning
Thu, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Estate Planning. Adult Program. Please Register.
Registration opens Thursday, September 4 2025 at 9:00am
1925 The Way It Was: A Take-Home Time Machine Activity Pack - Step back in time celebrating OCL's 100th anniversary
Fri, Sep 19, All day
From September 15-20, stop by the Manchester Branch to pick up your 1925 Time Machine Activity Pack, filled with fun and fascinating activities about 1925 to share with friends.
Homeschool Hangout
Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 5-12. Hang out with other homeschool families and do an activity. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, August 29 2025 at 9:00am
1925 The Way It Was: A Take-Home Time Machine Activity Pack - Step back in time celebrating OCL's 100th anniversary
Sat, Sep 20, All day
From September 15-20, stop by the Manchester Branch to pick up your 1925 Time Machine Activity Pack, filled with fun and fascinating activities about 1925 to share with friends.
Yosi in Concert
Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Manchester Meeting Room
Family Program. Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Ocean County Library with Yosi! Yosi delivers a rockin' good time with some of his best rockin' songs! Registration required. 
Happy 100 Ocean County Library - Cake Day!
Sat, Sep 20, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Join us for cake to celebrate Ocean County Library's 100th Anniversary. Potential Allergens.
Fred Miller Sings: Happy Days Are Here Again - Celebrate Ocean County Library 100th Anniversary
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Fred Miller presents his Lecture-in-Song from 1920 to 1929.
Registration opens Saturday, September 6 2025 at 9:00am
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