Mindful Art Club for Adults

Pumpkin Storytime and Photo Frame Craft

Thu, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

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

Fri, Oct 03, 10:00am - 10:45am

Stafford Meeting Room

Listen to pumpkin stories, songs and make a fun craft. Ages 2 - 6. Please register.

This event is full

Fri, Oct 03, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

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

Drop-In Children's Spider Paper Craft

Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

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

Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Stop in the Children's Room and make a fun spider paper craft. Ages 3 - 8.

AAUW Monday Book Discussion

Mon, Oct 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Stafford Teen Lab

This month the group will be discussing Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon. Contact the Stafford Branch if you are interested in joining this group.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

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.

Squirrel Storytime and Magnet Craft

Mon, Oct 06, 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, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:45am

Stafford Meeting Room

Listen to squirrel stories, songs and make a fun craft. Ages 2 - 6.

This event is full

Coloring for Adults with Special Needs

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.

Teen Volunteer Night - Stafford Branch

Wed, Oct 08, 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: The Magic of Lionel - Lionel Trains

Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Stafford Meeting Room

The American Historical Theater's Neill Hartley will portray Joshua Lionel Cowen for you to experience the magic of toy trains. Please register.

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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.

English Conversation Group

Fri, Oct 10, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

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

Sun, Oct 12, 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 2pm. Drop-in.

Ask a Master Gardener - Diagnostic Clinics

Mon, Oct 13, 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.

The Dirt on Houseplants

Mon, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Stafford Meeting Room

Learn about the different types of houseplants and the most successful houseplants. Presented by S. Ann Earon Ph.D. certified Rutgers Master Gardener of Ocean County. Please register.

Huntington's Disease Support Group

Mon, Oct 13, 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.

Chair Yoga

Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Stafford Meeting Room

Stretch, learn poses and do simple breathing exercises. Led by a certified yoga instructor, Linda Higley. Please wear comfortable shoes/clothes. You'll be required to sign a waiver. Please register.

STEM LEGO® Builders

Tue, Oct 14, 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.

Baby & Me

Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:45am

Stafford Meeting Room

Songs, rhymes, stories and play for birth to 12 months. Please register.

Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

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, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

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

Tween/Teen Saturday Drop-In - TeenTober

Fri, Oct 17, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

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

Sat, Oct 18, 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.

Support Group for Caregivers'

Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

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

Mon, Oct 20, 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.

Tween/Teen Tuesday: Stafford Branch - TeenTober

Mon, Oct 20, 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, Oct 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Every month we make a new craft. All materials are provided. Adult crafting club meets once per month on the 3rd Tuesday. Please register.

This event is full

Tue, Oct 21, 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 for this month's Tween/Teen Tuesday.

Support Group for Caregivers'

Wed, Oct 22, 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, Oct 23, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

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

The Customs and History of the Day of the Dead - El Día de los Muertos

Fri, Oct 24, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

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

Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Learn about the customs and history of the Day of the Dead. Please register.

English Conversation Group

Sun, Oct 26, 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 2pm. Drop-in.

Ask a Master Gardener - Diagnostic Clinics

Mon, Oct 27, 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.

Creative Social Connections for Seniors

Mon, Oct 27, 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, Oct 28, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

An afternoon of creating and socializing with your neighbors. Lunch will be provided. Potential allergens. Please register.

This event is full

Art Around the World: History, Folklore & Art of Lily Pads

Wed, Oct 29, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Stafford Meeting Room

The lily pad has been celebrated throughout history. Learn about the history, folklore and art of lily pads. Make a lily-inspired craft. Please register.

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Trick-or-Treat at the Library & get a Grab-n-Go Craft - Sponsored by the Friends of the Stafford Library

Thu, Oct 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

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

Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am

Walk around the library and get treats and stop in and take home a craft while supplies last. Ages 2 - 12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Stafford Library.

Fri, Oct 31, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

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