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Registration opens:
November 07th, 2025

Turkey and Thanksgiving Storytime

2025-11-21 10:00:00 2025-11-21 10:45:00 America/New_York Turkey and Thanksgiving Storytime Celebrate Turkeys & Thanksgiving with stories and a craft. Ages 2-6. Please register. Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Friday, November 21
10:00am - 10:45am

Add to Calendar 2025-11-21 10:00:00 2025-11-21 10:45:00 America/New_York Turkey and Thanksgiving Storytime Celebrate Turkeys & Thanksgiving with stories and a craft. Ages 2-6. Please register. Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Stafford Branch

Stafford Meeting Room

Celebrate Turkeys & Thanksgiving with stories and a craft. Ages 2-6. Please register.

Celebrate Turkeys & Thanksgiving with stories and a craft. Ages 2-6. Please register. 
 

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime & Early Learning | General | DIY/Craft |

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Stafford Branch
Phone: (609) 597-3381
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Sun, Oct 26 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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
Mah Jongg
Fri, Oct 24, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
The Customs and History of the Day of the Dead - El Día de los Muertos
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.
The Dirt on Houseplants (Rescheduled from Mon. 10/13)
Mon, Oct 27, 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.  
Bayside Ukulele Club
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.
Creative Social Connections for Seniors
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.
This event is full
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
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.
Trick-or-Treat at the Library & get a Grab-n-Go Craft - Sponsored by the Friends of the Stafford Library
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.
Mah Jongg
Fri, Oct 31, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Sat, Nov 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
Children's Book Bundles
Mon, Nov 03, All day
Check out a bundle of books and a craft to take home. Available in the Children's Room. Ages 2-6
AAUW Monday Book Discussion
Mon, Nov 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Teen Lab
This month the group will be discussing The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult. Contact the Stafford Branch if you are interested in joining this group.
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
Mon, Nov 03, 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.
Bayside Ukulele Club
Mon, Nov 03, 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.
Native American Stories and Craft
Tue, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
Stafford Meeting Room
Listen to stories and weave a dream catcher craft. Ages 6-8. Please register.
Wicked: The Movie
Tue, Nov 04, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Wicked, the award-winning musical tells the untold story of the witches of Oz. Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Refreshments will be served. Rated PG. 2hrs 40 min. Please register.
Read with Pride Book Club
Tue, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
This book club is in partnership with Barnegat Pride. Please contact the Branch if you would like to join.
Full Moon Stories & Craft - Sponsored by the Friends of the Stafford Branch
Wed, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:45am
Stafford Meeting Room
Learn about the November Full Beaver Moon. Listen to stories, make a craft and learn about the phases of the moon with cookies. Potential Allergens. Ages 2-5. Please register.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 22 2025 at 10:00am
First Wednesday Book Club
Wed, Nov 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Stafford Teen Lab
This month the group will be discussing Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts. Contact the Branch if you would like to join.
STEM LEGO® & Magna Tile Builders
Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Stafford Meeting Room
LEGO® & Magna Tile building fun. Join in and use the LEGO® pieces & Magna Tiles from the Library and apply creativity and building skills while having fun! Ages 5-12. Please register.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 22 2025 at 4:00pm
Documentary: Medicine Woman - The Story of America's First Native Doctor
Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Stafford Meeting Room
This film interweaves the lives of Native American women healers of today with the powerful story of America's first Native doctor, Susan La Flesche Picotte (1865-1915). 1 hour (NR) Please register
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Thu, Nov 06, 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, Nov 07, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
English Conversation Group
Sun, Nov 09, 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, Nov 10, 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.
Bayside Ukulele Club
Mon, Nov 10, 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.
Coloring for Adults with Special Needs
Wed, Nov 12, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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.
Write or Make Cards for Veterans
Wed, Nov 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Honor our veterans by making a card or writing a note. The notes and cards will be distributed to veterans in the hospital. Please register.
Teen Volunteer Night - Stafford Branch
Wed, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Volunteer Night, 2nd Wednesday of every month from 6-7pm. A current Teen Volunteer Application is needed: https://theoceancountylibrary.org/teens/volunteers Ages 12 - 18.
Friend's Adventure: Old Barney
Thu, Nov 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Stafford Meeting Room
Discover the history of Barnegat Light and journey through time with officers of the Barnegat Light Historical Society. Please register.
Tween Crafternoon: Stafford Branch - Native American Necklaces
Thu, Nov 13, 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.
Registration opens Thursday, October 30 2025 at 4:00pm
Rescheduled
Children's Book Bundles
Fri, Nov 14, All day
New date Monday, November 03, All day
Check out a bundle of books and a craft to take home. Available in the Children's Room. Ages 2-6
Parkinson Voice Project's SPEAK OUT!®
Fri, Nov 14, 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, Nov 14, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
Tween/Teen Saturday Drop-In
Sat, Nov 15, 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.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Sat, Nov 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
Support Group for Caregivers'
Mon, Nov 17, 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, Nov 17, 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, Nov 18, 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.
Adult Craft Club
Tue, Nov 18, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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
Tween/Teen Tuesday: Stafford Branch - Fall Craft
Tue, Nov 18, 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 Teen Tuesday.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 4 2025 at 4:00pm
Baby & Me
Wed, Nov 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Stafford Meeting Room
Songs, rhymes, stories and play for birth to 12 months with caregiver. Please register.
Registration opens Wednesday, November 5 2025 at 10:00am
Huntington's Disease Support Group
Wed, Nov 19, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
Turkey and Thanksgiving Storytime
Fri, Nov 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
Stafford Meeting Room
Celebrate Turkeys & Thanksgiving with stories and a craft. Ages 2-6. Please register.
Registration opens Friday, November 7 2025 at 10:00am
Mah Jongg
Fri, Nov 21, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
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