FanNation: Dacre Stoker Virtual Author Talk

Wed, Oct 01, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

Wed, Oct 01, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

Home Town Dairy

New to speaking English? Join us and talk about current events and more. New members welcome.

Baby & Me

Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

Green Room

Registration required; begins September 17th. Please register each child individually. Visit the library for an interactive program for you and your baby. For babies up to 12 months with a caregiver.

This event is full

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Wed, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Wed, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Teen Zone

Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Meet us in the Teen Zone to Participate in our school year volunteer program!

Adult Crocheting Club

Wed, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

BYOCP... Bring Your Own Crocheting Project!

FanNation: Dacre Stoker Virtual Author Talk

Wed, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Mancini Hall

In this lead up virtual event to FanNation, join Bram Stoker's great-great-grand nephew as he talks about his relative and his seminal work, Dracula. Email must be included at registration for link.

Thu, Oct 02, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

Book Bundles

Thu, Oct 02, 9:00am - 10:00am

As supplies last, check out a bundle of books and a craft to take home. Ages 3 - 7.

Cancelled

Music & Movement: Monster Mash Edition

Thu, Oct 02, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Green Room

Registration required; begins 9/18. Please register each child's name individually. Join us for a program full of singing, dancing, playing and learning. Ages 2 - 5 years old.

This event is full

Cancelled

Virtual Talk: Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the U.S. - Virtual

Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/94798

Drop-in DIY Sensory Water Bottles

Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Thu, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Discovery Room

No registration required. Stop by to make a sensory water bottle while supplies last in honor of Diversability Awareness Month. Ages 5-12. Sponsored By the Friends of the Toms River Library.

Fall Pallet Painting Program

Thu, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Join us as we create a beautiful fall themed painting on a wooden pallet with Debby Pease.

Fri, Oct 03, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

FanNation Kick-off: Cosplay Karaoke

Fri, Oct 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Come Make Some Art With Us!

Fri, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Mancini Hall

Join us for a sing-a-long karaoke event. Come in cosplay or sporting your favorite fandom t-shirt.

Fri, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Come Make Some Art With Us!

Fri, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Sat, Oct 04, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

FanNation: Geekstravaganza - 10th Annual FanNation Event

Sat, Oct 04, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Atrium,Bishop (upstairs),Discovery Room,Gallery Spaces - Second Floor,Green Room,Home Town Dairy,Lobby,Mancini Hall,Staff Conference Room ,Staff Lunch Room,Teen Zone,YS Living Room/YS Area

Join us for the 10th Annual FanNation event on Saturday, October 4th from 10AM-4PM

Snow White Storytime

Sat, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Enjoy a Princess themed storytime including stories, games, and a meet & greet with Snow White.

Children's Padawan Training Class - Presented by Saber Guild Corellia

Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Costumed Jedi instructors guide a group of children to "Use the Force".

Children's Padawan Training Class - Presented by Saber Guild Corellia

Sat, Oct 04, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Costumed Jedi instructors guide a group of children to "Use the Force".

Fencing Through the Ages - Sword Demo

Sat, Oct 04, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Join historical weapons demonstrators as they explain different types of Middle Ages and Renaissance weapons.

Maleficent's Daughter Storytime

Sat, Oct 04, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Enjoy a villain themed storytime including stories, games, and a meet & greet with Maleficent's Daughter.

Self-Publishing Workshop - Presented by NYT Bestselling Author Caridad Pineiro

Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Want to indie publish your work? Discover the various ways you can use the Internet to publish your work and how to prepare for the successful launch of your work.

Nerdy Trivia

Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Compete as a team in Jeopardy-style nerdy trivia for the chance to win small prizes. These games will include some of the following categories, anime, games, movies, and other interests and fandoms.

Cosplay Contest

Sat, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Represent your fandom and participate in our cosplay contest where prizes will be awarded to the top 3 cosplayers.

Sun, Oct 05, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

Mon, Oct 06, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

I Love Moose Storytime

Mon, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Green Room

Registration required; begins September 22. Please register each child individually. Learn about moose, listen to stories, and make a craft. Ages 3 - 5.

Basic Beginner's Excel Class - Part 1 on October 6 Part 2 on October 13

Mon, Oct 06, 4:30pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Mon, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

A beginner's introduction to Excel class. Part 1 on October 6. Part 2 on October 13.

This event is full

Spooky Movie Night

Mon, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Green Room

Registration required; begins September 22. Register each child individually. Join us for a screening of Who Framed Rodger Rabbit (PG, 103 minutes) Ages 7 - 12.

Beginner Crochet Class

Mon, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Once You Get Started, You'll Be Hooked

This event is full

Employment and an Overview of the NJ DDD - Navigating Life with Intellectual & Developmental Disability

Tue, Oct 07, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

During this workshop, you will learn how the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities can prepare intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals to enter the workforce.

Employment: An Overview of Services Provided by the NJ DVRS - Navigating Life with Intellectual & Developmental Disability

Tue, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

This program will provide an overview of the employment assistance services that the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilition Services offers disabled individuals.

Homeschool Drop-in DIY Puzzle Decorating

Tue, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Discovery Room

No registration required. Stop by the Discovery Room and decorate your own puzzle. Ages 5-12.

Tue, Oct 07, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Tue, Oct 07, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Tue, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Tue, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Game Night for Adults

Tue, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Green Room

Come play video games at the library and make new friends.

Wed, Oct 08, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

Wed, Oct 08, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

It's Fun To Be One Storytime

Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Home Town Dairy

New to speaking English? Join us and talk about current events and more. New members welcome.

Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Green Room

Registration required; begins September 24. Please register each child individually. Grow little one's love for the library with stories, songs, and playtime. Ages 12-23 months with a caregiver.

This event is full

Wed, Oct 08, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Come Make Some Art With Us!

Wed, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Baseball Moments: Tales of the Game

Wed, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Come Make Some Art With Us!

Wed, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Mancini Hall

Phil Coffin will talk about tales from his latest book of baseball history, A Baseball Book of Days: Thirty-One Moments That Transformed the Game.

LGBTeens

Wed, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Teen Zone

Join us for LGBTeens, a club for LGBTQIA+ and allied teens to participate in fun activities, support one another, explore our collection of LGBTQ books, and help create library programs.

Thu, Oct 09, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

Tales & Tunes Storytime

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

Green Room

Registration required; begins September 25. Please register each child individually. Listen to fall themed stories, sing songs, and create a fun craft. Ages 2 - 3.

This event is full

Rescheduled

Thu, Oct 09, 11:00am - 4:00pm

New date Thursday, October 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm

What Will You Create Today?

Rescheduled

Thu, Oct 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm

New date Thursday, October 09, 11:00am - 4:00pm

What Will You Create Today?

De-Stress with Dogs for Teens

Thu, Oct 09, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Thu, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Teen Zone

Drop in and de-stress with therapy dogs. You can talk to the dogs about your troubles, relax, play, and hang out with the visiting furry friends.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Thu, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Teen Zone

Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Meet us in the Teen Zone to Participate in our school year volunteer program!

Rescheduled

What Skills Can YOU Teach Your Child with Autism?

Thu, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

New date Thursday, October 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Teachers and therapists work with your autistic child every day to help develop their cognitive and social skills. But what can you, as a parent and caregiver, do to increase their progress?

What Skills Can YOU Teach Your Child with Autism?

Thu, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Home Town Dairy

Teachers and therapists work with your autistic child every day to help develop their cognitive and social skills. But what can you, as a parent and caregiver, do to increase their progress?

Drop-in Foam Coin Purses

Thu, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Discovery Room

No registration required. Stop by the Discovery Room to make your own colorful foam coin purse while supplies last. Ages 5-12.

Virtual Talk with YA Fantasy Author Leigh Bardugo - Virtual

Thu, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/95384

Fri, Oct 10, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

Sensory Space Storytime

Fri, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sensory Space

Registration required; begins 9/26. Please register each child's name individually. Enjoy stories and songs while engaging your little one's senses in our calming Sensory Space. Ages 3 - 5.

Fri, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Sat, Oct 11, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

Teen Art Gala

Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mancini Hall

Join us for an afternoon gala exhibiting the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers. Participate in various activities, collect trading cards, and earn volunteer hours.

Sun, Oct 12, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

Mon, Oct 13, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

Mon, Oct 13, 1:30pm - 5:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Haunted Bird

Mon, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:35pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Build and decorate a bird house that's sure to scare away all of the trick or tweeters!

This event is full

Basic Beginner's Excel Class - Part 1 on October 6 Part 2 on October 13

Mon, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Mon, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

A beginner's introduction to Excel class. Part 1 on October 6. Part 2 on October 13.

This event is full

Drop-in Video Games for Kids

Mon, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

YS Living Room/YS Area

Play video games and make some new friends. Ages 4 - 12. No registration required.

Tue, Oct 14, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

Toddler Play

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

Green Room

Registration required; begins September 30. Please register each child individually. Visit the library with your little one for playtime, coloring, and more. Ages 2-3 with a caregiver.

Quiet Cricut Morning

Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Won't Hear A Chirp!

Tue, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Craft with Pride

Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Join us for some monthly crafts and conversations in the Maker Space. This program is for those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and their allies. All are welcome. Please Register.

Evening Book Discussion

Tue, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Green Room

This month the selection is "Sooley," by John Grisham. Please register for this discussion.

Wed, Oct 15, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

Book Talk and Craft for Adults with Special Challenges

Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Home Town Dairy

New to speaking English? Join us and talk about current events and more. New members welcome.

Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Green Room

Come join us to read and discuss a book, then make a related craft.

Wed, Oct 15, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Talavera Tiles Craft for Teens

Wed, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Home Town Dairy

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about and creating your own talavera tiles Ages 12 - 18

Adult Crocheting Club

Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

BYOCP... Bring Your Own Crocheting Project!

The Italian American Songbook - A Multimedia Presentation with Jimmy Scalia

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

Mancini Hall

This multimedia presentation by Jimmy Scalia will delight audiences with the sounds and life stories about favorite Italian American artists.

Thu, Oct 16, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

Thu, Oct 16, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Fall Waddlers Storytime

Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Green Room

Registration required. Please register each child's name individually. Registration begins 10/2. Join us for stories, songs and a craft. Ages 12 - 23 months.

Registration opens Thursday, October 2 2025 at 9:00am

Rescheduled

Thu, Oct 16, 11:00am - 4:00pm

New date Thursday, October 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Come Make Some Art With Us!

Thu, Oct 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Come Make Some Art With Us!

Thu, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Thu, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Come Make Some Art With Us!

Rescheduled

TPCCC: Gastly Halloween Ornament

Thu, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

New date Thursday, October 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Come Make Some Art With Us!

Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Home Town Dairy

Do you love spooky, ghost-type Pokémon? Come join us at Teen Pop Culture Crafting Club to create your own hanging Ghastly. You'll be able to haunt your house for Halloween! Ages 13-18.

Fri, Oct 17, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

Fri, Oct 17, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Preschool Storytime

Fri, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins October 3. Have fun and develop pre-reading skills with stories and a craft. Ages 3-5.

Registration opens Friday, October 3 2025 at 9:00am

Create Your Own Tea Blend

Fri, Oct 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Fri, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Bishop (upstairs)

Come learn about the benefits of drinking tea. Create your own tea blend to try and take home.

Fri, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Fri, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

2nd Annual LGBTQIA+ Resource Fair

Sat, Oct 18, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Mancini Hall

Join us for Ocean County Library's 2nd Annual LGBTQIA+ Resource Fair with special guest author Robyn Gigl.

Drop-in Rainbow Craft

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

Discovery Room

Drop by the children's department and make a fun rainbow themed craft. Available while supplies last. For children of all ages. This program is part of the 2nd Annual LGBTQIA+ Resource Fair.

Sun, Oct 19, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

Zen Zone Mondays: Sensory Slime Fest

Mon, Oct 20, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

Beginner Cricut Class

Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's Make Something!

Mon, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Home Town Dairy

Teens: Relax and unwind as you meet with friends, do hands-on activities, and learn about and practice self-care. In this session, we'll make the most fun stress-relieving tool ever: slime!

This event is full

DIAMOND: The Songs of Neil Diamond

Mon, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Mancini Hall

Neil Diamond is an internationally acclaimed and beloved musician who has sold over 130 million records worldwide.

Tue, Oct 21, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

Ocean County Health Department Vaccine Clinic

Tue, Oct 21, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Green Room

The Ocean County Health Department will be offering seasonal influenza (flu) vaccines (1 year and above) for the 2025-26 season to all residents without any out-of-pocket expense.

Tue, Oct 21, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Tue, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Paws for Reading

Tue, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Mancini Hall

Registration required; begins October 7. Please register each child individually. Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Ages 6 - 12.

Registration opens Tuesday, October 7 2025 at 9:00am

Let's Talk Friendship & Dating! - Navigating Life with Intellectual & Developmental Disability

Tue, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Home Town Dairy

Communication and boundary setting are important for healthy friendship and dating! In this session we will discuss how friendship and dating can emerge from being social.

Wed, Oct 22, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Home Town Dairy

New to speaking English? Join us and talk about current events and more. New members welcome.

Quiet Cricut Morning

Wed, Oct 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Won't Hear A Chirp!

Wed, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Paint a Ceramic Haunted House

Wed, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Discovery Room

Registration required. Registration begins 10/8. Please register each child's name individually. Paint your own ceramic haunted house. Ages 6 - 12.

Registration opens Wednesday, October 8 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Oct 23, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

Thu, Oct 23, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Thu, Oct 23, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Toms River Friends Appreciation Celebration - Book Bingo and Afternoon Tea

Thu, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Thu, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Bishop (upstairs)

Celebrate National Friends of the Library Week with the Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River.

Thu, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Fri, Oct 24, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

Fri, Oct 24, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Fri, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Saturday Morning Sound Bath

Sat, Oct 25, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Bishop (upstairs)

Start your Saturday morning bathing in sound!

Drop-In Pumpkin Stress Ball Craft

Sat, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discovery Room

Drop in and create a pumpkin stress ball. Ages 3-12. No registration required.

Sun, Oct 26, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

Mon, Oct 27, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

Mon, Oct 27, 1:30pm - 5:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Air-Dry Clay Monsters

Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Mwahahaha! It's alive!

Nightmare Before Christmas Teen Movie Night

Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Mon, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Home Town Dairy

What's this?! A teens-only movie night, with pizza, snacks, and costumes? Sign up today for the spooky event of the season. Potential allergens: pizza, candy, and snacks!

Tue, Oct 28, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

Tue, Oct 28, 9:30am - 10:30am

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

The Recharge

Tue, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, in partnership with the Ocean County Library, is offering a support group for caregivers and their loved ones.

Tue, Oct 28, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Tue, Oct 28, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

Tue, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Home Town Dairy

Join players on an adventure in the world of Dungeons and Dragons! Open to new and experienced players. Space is limited, be sure to register. Ages 13-18.

Vinyl Record Nights

Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Atrium

Come unwind and listen to curated vinyl records under the stars of the Toms River library atrium.

Tween Art: Spider Mobile Painting

Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins October 14. Please register each child individually. Assemble and paint a spooky spider mobile. Ages 7 - 12.

Registration opens Tuesday, October 14 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Oct 29, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

Wed, Oct 29, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 11:00am

Home Town Dairy

New to speaking English? Join us and talk about current events and more. New members welcome.

Baby & Me Halloween

Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 11:00am

Green Room

Registration required; begins October 15. Please register each child individually. Stop by for an interactive program for you & your baby. Costumes welcome. For babies up to 12 months and a caregiver.

Registration opens Wednesday, October 15 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Oct 29, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Virtual Talk with Author Philippa Gregory - Virtual

Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/95970

Beginner Knitting Class

Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Green Room

Knitting instructor Gail Michelini will teach beginner friendly knitting skills through hands on & guided instruction.

Registration opens Wednesday, October 1 2025 at 2:00pm

Scooby Doo Storytime

Wed, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins October 15. Please register each child individually. Listen to a spooky Scooby Doo story and make a craft. Ages 5 - 8.

Registration opens Wednesday, October 15 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Oct 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Thu, Oct 30, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

Thu, Oct 30, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Quiet Cricut Morning

Thu, Oct 30, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Won't Hear A Chirp!

Thu, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Thu, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Children's Halloween Parade

Fri, Oct 31, All day

McConnell Gallery

View the the collaborative art projects created by the 2025 S.A.I.L volunteers.

Fri, Oct 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm

YS Living Room/YS Area

Trick-or-Treat around the library! Wear your costume and bring a bag to collect some treats. Registration required; begins October 17. Ages 2-5. *Potential Allergens*

Registration opens Friday, October 17 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Oct 31, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!