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100th Anniversary Celebration

2025-09-20 14:00:00 2025-09-20 15:00:00 America/New_York 100th Anniversary Celebration 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. Stafford Branch -

Saturday, September 20
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-20 14:00:00 2025-09-20 15:00:00 America/New_York 100th Anniversary Celebration 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. Stafford Branch -

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.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | General | Food | DIY/Craft |

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Stafford Branch

Phone: (609) 597-3381

Hours
We're closed Sunday August 31 due to Labor Day Weekend
Mon, Aug 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 Closed
(Labor Day Weekend)

Upcoming Events

Cancelled
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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mon, Sep 29, 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.