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Tween Crafternoon: Stafford Branch

Hispanic Heritage Month

2025-10-09 16:00:00 2025-10-09 16:45:00 America/New_York Tween Crafternoon: Stafford Branch Ages 9-13. EACH ATTENDEE MUST BE REGISTERED SEPARATELY. Space is Limited. Program runs 45 minutes. Join us in the meeting room for Tween Crafternoon. REG Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Thursday, October 09
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-09 16:00:00 2025-10-09 16:45:00 America/New_York Tween Crafternoon: Stafford Branch Ages 9-13. EACH ATTENDEE MUST BE REGISTERED SEPARATELY. Space is Limited. Program runs 45 minutes. Join us in the meeting room for Tween Crafternoon. REG Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Stafford Branch

Stafford Meeting Room

Ages 9-13. EACH ATTENDEE MUST BE REGISTERED SEPARATELY. Space is Limited. Program runs 45 minutes. Join us in the meeting room for Tween Crafternoon. REG

Join us in the Meeting Room for this month's Tween Crafternoon. Ages 9-13. Please register. Program runs 45 minutes.

Registration opens 30 days before the event month. EACH ATTENDEE MUST BE REGISTERED SEPARATELY. Space is Limited. 

AGE GROUP: | Tweens |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM/STEAM/MAKER | General | DIY/Craft | Cultural Heritage & Celebrations |

TAGS: | HispanicHeritageMonth |

Stafford Branch
Phone: (609) 597-3381
Hours
Mon, Sep 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Sep 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 14 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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.
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Ultimate Johnny Cash: Late & Alone
Wed, Sep 10, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Scott Moreau will play his one-man tribute, a deep-dive into Cash's music and life. Please register.
Registration is now closed
Teen Volunteer Night - Stafford Branch
Wed, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Volunteer Night, second Wednesday of every month from 6pm-7pm. A current Teen Volunteer Application is required: https://theoceancountylibrary.org/teens/volunteers Ages 12 - 18.
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.
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Fri, Sep 12, All day
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Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Stafford Meeting Room
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Fri, Sep 12, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
English Conversation Group
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.
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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.
Bayside Ukulele Club
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
Teen Tuesday: Stafford Branch - Hispanic Heritage Month
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.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
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.
Mah Jongg
Fri, Sep 19, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
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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.
Drum Circle Celebration - with Ice Cream
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.
This event is full
100th Anniversary Celebration
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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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
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Bayside Ukulele Club
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
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Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:45am
Stafford Meeting Room
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Stafford Meeting Room
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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.
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Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
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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.
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Mon, Sep 29, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Stafford Meeting Room
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Tue, Sep 30, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
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This event is full
First Wednesday Book Club
Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Stafford Teen Lab
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String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
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Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
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Stafford Meeting Room
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Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
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Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
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Mon, Oct 06, 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.
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Stafford Meeting Room
Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.
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Stafford Meeting Room
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Wed, Oct 08, 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.
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Stafford Meeting Room
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Tween Crafternoon: Stafford Branch - Hispanic Heritage Month
Thu, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Ages 9-13. EACH ATTENDEE MUST BE REGISTERED SEPARATELY. Space is Limited. Program runs 45 minutes. Join us in the meeting room for Tween Crafternoon. REG
Children's Book Bundles Hispanic Heritage Month
Fri, Oct 10, All day
Check out a bundle of books and a craft to take home. Ages 2-6
Parkinson Voice Project's SPEAK OUT!®
Fri, Oct 10, 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.
Mah Jongg
Fri, Oct 10, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
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