Button Silhouette Art for Teens & Tweens

Sun, Dec 21, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch. Due to the high demand, there is a limit of 15 minutes in the Space on Sundays. Availability is first come, first serve.

Mon, Dec 22, All day

McConnell Gallery

Come enjoy acrylic paintings by Cheryl Williams in the McConnell Gallery.

Mon, Dec 22, All day

Gallery Spaces - Second Floor

Come enjoy paintings by Donald Perrone in the Second Floor Gallery.

Mon, Dec 22, 10:30am - 5:00pm

Sensory Space

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

Mon, Dec 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Rescheduled

Mon, Dec 22, 12:30pm - 3:30pm

New date Monday, December 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm

What Will You Create Today?

Mon, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

What Will You Create Today?

Rescheduled

Mon, Dec 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

New date Monday, December 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

What Will You Create Today?

Mon, Dec 22, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Baby & Me

Tue, Dec 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Green Room

Registration required; begins December 9th. Please register each child's name individually. Enjoy an interactive program for you and your baby. For babies up to 12 months with a caregiver.

Tue, Dec 23, 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Tue, Dec 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Vinyl Record Nights

Tue, Dec 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Atrium

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

Busy Builders

Fri, Dec 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Busy Builders

Fri, Dec 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Sat, Dec 27, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Sun, Dec 28, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch. Due to the high demand, there is a limit of 15 minutes in the Space on Sundays. Availability is first come, first serve.

Mon, Dec 29, All day

McConnell Gallery

Come enjoy acrylic paintings by Cheryl Williams in the McConnell Gallery.

Drop-In Video Games for Kids

Mon, Dec 29, All day

Gallery Spaces - Second Floor

Come enjoy paintings by Donald Perrone in the Second Floor Gallery.

Book Bundles

Mon, Dec 29, 9:00am - 10:00am

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

Mon, Dec 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

YS Living Room/YS Area

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

Tue, Dec 30, 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Tue, Dec 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Wed, Dec 31, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Fri, Jan 02, All day

The Ocean County Library invites you to donate yours to provide FREE prom dresses to students in grades 8-12 at our upcoming Prom Dress Giveaways.

Fri, Jan 02, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Drop-In Building

Fri, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discovery Room

Drop into the Children's Department for some building fun. Ages 5 - 12. No registration required.

Fri, Jan 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will Create Today?

Fri, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Fri, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will Create Today?

Sat, Jan 03, All day

The Ocean County Library invites you to donate yours to provide FREE prom dresses to students in grades 8-12 at our upcoming Prom Dress Giveaways.

Crinkle Tissue Paper Polar Bear in the Sensory Space

Sat, Jan 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made What?!!?

Sat, Jan 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch for open hours and a polar bear craft.

Sat, Jan 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made What?!!?

Drop-In Video Games for Kids

Sat, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Sat, Jan 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

YS Living Room/YS Area

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

Sun, Jan 04, All day

The Ocean County Library invites you to donate yours to provide FREE prom dresses to students in grades 8-12 at our upcoming Prom Dress Giveaways.

Sun, Jan 04, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch. Due to the high demand, there is a limit of 15 minutes in the Space on Sundays. Availability is first come, first serve.

Mon, Jan 05, All day

The Ocean County Library invites you to donate yours to provide FREE prom dresses to students in grades 8-12 at our upcoming Prom Dress Giveaways.

Mon, Jan 05, All day

McConnell Gallery

Come enjoy acrylic paintings by Cheryl Williams in the McConnell Gallery.

Mon, Jan 05, All day

Gallery Spaces - Second Floor

Come enjoy paintings by Donald Perrone in the Second Floor Gallery.

I Love Owls Storytime

Mon, Jan 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discovery Room

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

Registration opens Monday, December 22 2025 at 9:00am

Sherlock Holmes Riddle Room

Mon, Jan 05, 10:30am - 5:00pm

Sensory Space

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

Mon, Jan 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Registration required; begins December 22. Please register each child individually. Help Sherlock Holmes solve some mysteries. Ages 7 - 12.

Registration opens Monday, December 22 2025 at 9:00am

Pottery Painting with Wish Upon a Jar

Mon, Jan 05, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Mon, Jan 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Home Town Dairy

Get your paint on!

This event is full

Beginner Crocheting Class

Mon, Jan 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Once You Get Started, You'll Be Hooked!

Tue, Jan 06, All day

The Ocean County Library invites you to donate yours to provide FREE prom dresses to students in grades 8-12 at our upcoming Prom Dress Giveaways.

Tue, Jan 06, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Baby Art & Play

Tue, Jan 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Room

Registration required, begins December 23. Please register each child individually. Make colorful art and enjoy playtime for you and your little one. Ages 6-23 months with a caregiver.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 23 2025 at 9:00am

All Day Art

Tue, Jan 06, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Come Make Some Art With Us!

Tue, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

All Day Art

Tue, Jan 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Come Make Some Art With Us!

Game Night for Adults

Tue, Jan 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Green Room

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

Wed, Jan 07, All day

The Ocean County Library invites you to donate yours to provide FREE prom dresses to students in grades 8-12 at our upcoming Prom Dress Giveaways.

Wed, Jan 07, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Tales & Tunes Storytime

Wed, Jan 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins December 24. Please register each child individually. Listen to winter themed stories, sing songs, and create a fun craft. Ages 2 - 3.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Wed, Jan 07, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made What?!!!?

Wed, Jan 07, 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!

STEAM Club - DIY Light up cards + Ski Jump Challenge

Wed, Jan 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made What?!!!?

Wed, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Discovery Room

Registration required starting 12/24. Join us on the first Wednesday of every month to explore, create, and learn. This month, we will make DIY Light up cards + a ski jump challenge. Ages 8 - 12.

Registration opens Wednesday, December 24 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jan 08, All day

The Ocean County Library invites you to donate yours to provide FREE prom dresses to students in grades 8-12 at our upcoming Prom Dress Giveaways.

Thu, Jan 08, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Quiet Cricut Morning

Thu, Jan 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Won't Hear A Chirp!

De-Stress with Dogs for Teens

Thu, Jan 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Make Today?

Thu, Jan 08, 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.

Thu, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Thu, Jan 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Make Today?

Drop-In Winter Craft

Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Discovery Room

No registration required. Stop by the Discovery Room to make a fun craft to celebrate winter! Ages 5-12.

Fri, Jan 09, All day

The Ocean County Library invites you to donate yours to provide FREE prom dresses to students in grades 8-12 at our upcoming Prom Dress Giveaways.

Sensory Space Storytime

Fri, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sensory Space

Registration required; begins 12/26. 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.

Registration opens Friday, December 26 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Jan 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Fri, Jan 09, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Fri, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Sat, Jan 10, All day

The Ocean County Library invites you to donate yours to provide FREE prom dresses to students in grades 8-12 at our upcoming Prom Dress Giveaways.

Sat, Jan 10, 10:30am - 2:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Sun, Jan 11, All day

The Ocean County Library invites you to donate yours to provide FREE prom dresses to students in grades 8-12 at our upcoming Prom Dress Giveaways.

Sun, Jan 11, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch. Due to the high demand, there is a limit of 15 minutes in the Space on Sundays. Availability is first come, first serve.

Mon, Jan 12, All day

The Ocean County Library invites you to donate yours to provide FREE prom dresses to students in grades 8-12 at our upcoming Prom Dress Giveaways.

Mon, Jan 12, All day

McConnell Gallery

Come enjoy acrylic paintings by Cheryl Williams in the McConnell Gallery.

Machines at Work Toddler Storytime

Mon, Jan 12, All day

Gallery Spaces - Second Floor

Come enjoy paintings by Donald Perrone in the Second Floor Gallery.

Mon, Jan 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Green Room

Registration required; begins 12/29. Please register each child's name individually. Learn about work vehicles with stories, songs, and a craft. Ages 2 - 3.

Registration opens Monday, December 29 2025 at 9:00am

Zen Zone Mondays: Predicting Our Futures

Mon, Jan 12, 4:30pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Intro To 3D Printing

Mon, Jan 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Learn the basics of 3D modeling, software, and printing!

Mon, Jan 12, 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 peek into our futures, and create high-vibe crystal necklaces.

Puzzle Decorating

Mon, Jan 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins December 29th. Register each child individually. Decorate a puzzle and hang out. Ages 7 - 12.

Registration opens Monday, December 29 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 13, All day

The Ocean County Library invites you to donate yours to provide FREE prom dresses to students in grades 8-12 at our upcoming Prom Dress Giveaways.

Tue, Jan 13, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Preschool Storytime

Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Green Room

Registration required, begins December 30. Please register each child individually. Visit the library to develop pre-literacy skills with stories, songs, movement, & more. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 30 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 13, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Tue, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Wed, Jan 14, All day

The Ocean County Library invites you to donate yours to provide FREE prom dresses to students in grades 8-12 at our upcoming Prom Dress Giveaways.

It's Fun to Be One Storytime

Wed, Jan 14, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Green Room

Registration required; begins December 31. Please register each child individually. Grow little one's love for the library with stories, songs, playtime, and more. Ages 12-23 months with a caregiver.

Registration opens Wednesday, December 31 2025 at 9:00am

All Day Art

Wed, Jan 14, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Come Make Some Art With Us!

Adult Crocheting Club

Wed, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

B.Y.O.C.P... Bring Your Own Crocheting Project!

Crafting with Maps

Wed, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Home Town Dairy

Come create fun crafts using upcycled maps.

Registration opens Monday, December 29 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jan 15, All day

The Ocean County Library invites you to donate yours to provide FREE prom dresses to students in grades 8-12 at our upcoming Prom Dress Giveaways.

Groovy Babies

Thu, Jan 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Green Room

Registration required; begins January 1. Please register each child individually. Move and groove along to golden oldies songs and interactive stories. For babies from 0 - 18 months.

Registration opens Thursday, January 1 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Jan 15, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made What?!!!?

Thu, Jan 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Thu, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Teen Art Hangout

Thu, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Join us in the Makerspace for a by teens, for teens art hangout!

Thu, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made What?!!!?

Fri, Jan 16, All day

The Ocean County Library invites you to donate yours to provide FREE prom dresses to students in grades 8-12 at our upcoming Prom Dress Giveaways.

Fri, Jan 16, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Quiet Cricut Morning

Fri, Jan 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Won't Hear A Chirp!

Fri, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What WIll You Make Today?

Fri, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Sat, Jan 17, All day

The Ocean County Library invites you to donate yours to provide FREE prom dresses to students in grades 8-12 at our upcoming Prom Dress Giveaways.

Gentle Yoga with Belle

Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Bishop (upstairs)

Namaste!

MLK Family Storytime

Sat, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins January 3. Please register each child individually. Learn about Martin Luther King Jr. and make a craft. Ages 3 - 12.

Registration opens Saturday, January 3 2026 at 9:00am

Sat, Jan 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Sun, Jan 18, All day

The Ocean County Library invites you to donate yours to provide FREE prom dresses to students in grades 8-12 at our upcoming Prom Dress Giveaways.

Sun, Jan 18, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch. Due to the high demand, there is a limit of 15 minutes in the Space on Sundays. Availability is first come, first serve.

Mon, Jan 19, All day

The Ocean County Library invites you to donate yours to provide FREE prom dresses to students in grades 8-12 at our upcoming Prom Dress Giveaways.

Mon, Jan 19, All day

McConnell Gallery

Come enjoy acrylic paintings by Cheryl Williams in the McConnell Gallery.

Mon, Jan 19, All day

Gallery Spaces - Second Floor

Come enjoy paintings by Donald Perrone in the Second Floor Gallery.

Book Bundles

Mon, Jan 19, 9:00am - 10:00am

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

Mon, Jan 19, 10:30am - 5:00pm

Sensory Space

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

Mon, Jan 19, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Beginner Cricut Class

Mon, Jan 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's Make Something!

Tue, Jan 20, All day

The Ocean County Library invites you to donate yours to provide FREE prom dresses to students in grades 8-12 at our upcoming Prom Dress Giveaways.

Tue, Jan 20, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Quiet Cricut Morning

Tue, Jan 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Won't Hear A Chirp!

Tue, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Make Today?

Tue, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Paws for Reading

Tue, Jan 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Mancini Hall

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

Registration opens Tuesday, January 6 2026 at 9:00am