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Button Making 101
2025-08-04 18:00:00 2025-08-04 19:00:00 America/New_York Button Making 101 Get Your Button To Sparks's Lab! Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Monday, August 04
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-04 18:00:00 2025-08-04 19:00:00 America/New_York Button Making 101 Get Your Button To Sparks's Lab! Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Toms River Branch

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Get Your Button To Sparks's Lab!

Got something to say? Wear your heart on your sleeve, chest, backpack, or wherever you want to put a button. Stop in to Sparks's Lab and learn how to make your own custom button(s). Use one of our pre-made designs or make your own! Supplies are limited, please register. 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM/STEAM/MAKER |

TAGS: | Sparkss Lab |

Toms River Branch
Phone: 732-349-6200
Hours
Mon, Jul 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 27 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Book Bundles
Fri, Jul 25, 9:00am - 10:00am
As supplies last, check out a bundle of books and a craft to take home. Ages 3 - 7.
Toms River Friends Children's Book Sale
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Drop by between 10am - 2pm to browse a selection of books for children and teens.
Reading Buddies
Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Discovery Room,YS Living Room/YS Area
Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.
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Perler Bead Buddies
Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Gentle Yoga with Belle
Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
New date Saturday, August 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join Yoga and Pilates instructor, Belle Burns, for an hour long Gentle Yoga class. This program is great for beginners. Please bring a mat.
Sparks's Lab Open Hours
Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.
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Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Discovery Room
Drop in and color your own under the sea ocean critters visor to wear on sunny days. Ages 3-12. No registration required.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Jul 26, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Sparks's Lab Open Hours
Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Jul 27, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Kid Cardboard Crafting
Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
You Made What?!!?
Teens Create with 3D Pens
Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Jul 28, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
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Mon, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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This event is full
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Jul 30, 9:30am - 1:00pm
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Discovery Room,YS Living Room/YS Area
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This event is full
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Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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This event is full
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Fri, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Sparks's Lab Open Hours
Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Aug 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Sparks's Lab Open Hours
Sat, Aug 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Aug 03, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Aug 04, 1:30pm - 8:30pm
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Tween Robotics
Mon, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discovery Room
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This event is full
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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This event is full
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Radical Robots
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Tue, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Come play video games at the library and make new friends.
It's Fun to Be One Storytime
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Green Room
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
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This event is full
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Sensory Space
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Sparks's Lab Open Hours
Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.
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Discovery Room
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Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
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Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Sparks's Lab Open Hours
Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Toms River Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
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Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Explore the Floor
Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Mancini Hall
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Registration opens Monday, July 28 2025 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Aug 11, 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Mon, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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This event is full
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Mon, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Registration opens Monday, July 28 2025 at 9:00am
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This event is full
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Aug 12, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Tue, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mancini Hall
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Registration opens Tuesday, July 29 2025 at 9:00am
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You Won't Hear A Chirp!
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Wed, Aug 13, 9:30am - 1:00pm
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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YS Living Room/YS Area
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Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Aug 19, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
3D Pen Pals
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
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Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Paws for Reading
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
What Will You Create Today?
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Aug 20, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Quiet Cricut Morning
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
You Won't Hear A Chirp!
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
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.
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Adult Crochet Club
Wed, Aug 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
BYOCP... Bring Your Own Crochet Project
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Aug 21, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Registration opens Thursday, August 7 2025 at 9:00am
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!
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Fri, Aug 22, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Fri, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Fri, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
3D Pen Pals
Fri, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
What Will You Create Today?  
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Aug 23, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Portraits of the Jersey Shore 10 Year Anniversary Event!
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!
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Aug 24, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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