First Wednesday Book Club

Sidewalk Chalk & Bubbles - No rain date - Sponsored by the Friends of the Stafford Library

Sat, Aug 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.

Wed, Sep 03, 10:00am - 10:45am

Stafford Meeting Room

Draw with chalk on the sidewalk and dance in the bubbles. Ages Birth to - 8. Please register.

First Wednesday Book Club

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

Stafford Teen Lab

This month the group will be discussing Daring to Drive: A Saudi Woman's Awakening by Manal Sharif. Contact the Branch if you would like to join.

Tween Crafternoon: Stafford Branch - Back to School I-Spy

Thu, Sep 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.

Thu, Sep 04, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Ages 9-13. EACH ATTENDEE MUST BE REGISTERED SEPARATELY. Space is Limited. Program runs 45 minutes. Join us in the meeting room for this month's Tween Crafternoon and create your own I-Spy jar. REG

Messy Art

Fri, Sep 05, 10:00am - 10:45am

Stafford Meeting Room

Listen to a story and paint. Dress for a mess. Ages 3-6. Please register.

Fri, Sep 05, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.

Ask a Master Gardener - Diagnostic Clinics

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

Stafford Meeting Room

Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.

Mon, Sep 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm

The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County will answer any gardening questions you may have. Located on the main library floor. Drop-in.

Planting Garlic

Mon, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Stafford Meeting Room

Learn all about planting, harvesting, drying and storing garlic in this interactive presentation from certified Rutgers Master Gardener of Ocean County Noreen Baris. Please register. Trivia and prizes

AAUW Monday Book Discussion

Mon, Sep 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Stafford Teen Lab

This month the group will be discussing The Guardians by John Grisham. Contact the Stafford Branch if you are interested in joining this group.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

Mon, Sep 08, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

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. To register call (609) 978-4728.

(Cancelled) Chair Yoga (Cancelled)

Mon, Sep 08, 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.

Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 10:45am

Stafford Meeting Room

Unfortunately, this program is cancelled. We hope to resume Chair yoga sometime in the near future.

This event is full

STEM LEGO® Builders

Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Stafford Meeting Room

LEGO® building fun. Join in and use the LEGO® pieces from the Library and apply creativity and building skills while having fun! Ages 5-12. Please register.

Coloring for Adults with Special Needs

Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm

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.

Ultimate Johnny Cash: Late & Alone

Wed, Sep 10, 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Scott Moreau will play his one-man tribute, a deep-dive into Cash's music and life. Please register.

Friend's Adventure: Waves of Hope - The Inspirational Story of Agnes Negra

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

Stafford Meeting Room

Author Ronald Edward Negra will present the remarkable story of his mother, Agnes Joan Negra, and her heroic acts of kindness during WWII writing to POW's families. Please register.

Wellness Recovery Action Plan for Healthy Aging - WRAP

Thu, Sep 11, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) is a structured approach to personal wellness that helps you build routines, identify wellness tools and manage challenges effectively. Please register.

Parkinson Voice Project's SPEAK OUT!®

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

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.

Children's Book Bundles

Fri, Sep 12, All day

Check out a bundle of books and a craft to take home. Available in the Children's Room.Ages 2-6

English Conversation Group

Fri, Sep 12, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.

Sun, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Support Group for Caregivers'

Mon, Sep 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

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.

Teen Tuesday: Stafford Branch - Hispanic Heritage Month Mandala

Mon, Sep 15, 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.

Adult Craft Club

Tue, Sep 16, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Every month we make a new craft. All materials provided. Please register.

This event is full

Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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 Hispanic Heritage Month and create a mandala.

Movie: In the Heights

Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Stafford Meeting Room

This vibrant musical centers on the dreams and struggles of people living in NYC Latino neighborhood of Washington Heights, a community on the brink of change. (PG-13) 2hrs 23 min Please register.

Huntington's Disease Support Group

Wed, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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.

Friends of the Stafford Library Meeting

Thu, Sep 18, 9:30am - 11:00am

Stafford Meeting Room

See what the Friends are doing to support the Stafford Branch. Join the Friends and volunteer today. Drop-in.

Thu, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.

Fri, Sep 19, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.

Drum Circle Celebration - with Ice Cream

Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.

Sat, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Stafford Meeting Room

To commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Ocean County Library adults, teens and families are welcome to join a drum circle program with ice cream after. All welcome. Please register.

100th Anniversary Celebration

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us to celebrate OCL's 100th Anniversary with cake and refreshments. Make a craft with Pine Shores Art Association and say hello to the Friends of the Stafford Library.

100th Anniversary Commemorative Giveaway

Sun, Sep 21, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Visit the Stafford Branch on Sunday, September 21st, to Spin our Wheel for a special 100th Anniversary Prize! All ages. One prize per person. Stop by the Children's Room to color too!

Ask a Master Gardener - Diagnostic Clinics

Mon, Sep 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm

The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County will answer any gardening questions you may have. Located on the main library floor. Drop-in.

Support Group for Caregivers'

Mon, Sep 22, 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.

Music Bingo

Tue, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Join us for music bingo where instead of calling out numbers, we play songs. There's no money and no prizes but lots of great music and tons of fun. Please register.

Fall Storytime

Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:45am

Stafford Meeting Room

Listen to Autumn stories and make a craft. Ages 2 - 6. Please register.

Registration opens Wednesday, September 10 2025 at 10:00am

Wed, Sep 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

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.

Mindful Art Club for Adults

Thu, Sep 25, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Come spend a stress-free hour listening to chill music and making art. Materials are provided or bring your own projects and coloring tools. Please register.

Tween/Teen Saturday Drop-In - Back to School

Fri, Sep 26, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.

Sat, Sep 27, All day

Ages 9 - 17. Drop-in to the Teen Zone and pick up your Tween/Teen activity sheets, fun facts, word games, coloring sheets or craft. While supplies last.

English Conversation Group

Sun, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.