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Registration opens:
December 04th, 2025

Polar Express Movie and Santa Craft
2025-12-18 18:00:00 2025-12-18 20:00:00 America/New_York Polar Express Movie and Santa Craft Join us for a holiday viewing of The Polar Express (2005) and make a Santa Craft. Rated G. 100 min. Ages 2-12. Please register. Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Thursday, December 18
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-18 18:00:00 2025-12-18 20:00:00 America/New_York Polar Express Movie and Santa Craft Join us for a holiday viewing of The Polar Express (2005) and make a Santa Craft. Rated G. 100 min. Ages 2-12. Please register. Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Stafford Branch

Stafford Meeting Room

Join us for a holiday viewing of The Polar Express (2005) and make a Santa Craft. Rated G. 100 min. Ages 2-12. Please register.

Join us for a holiday viewing of The Polar Express (2005) and make a Santa Craft. Rated G. 100 min. Ages 2-12. Please register.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Kids |

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

TAGS: | HolidayOCL |

Stafford Branch
Phone: (609) 597-3381
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Mon, Nov 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Nov 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 23 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Chair Yoga (MOVED TO DEC 9th)
Tue, Nov 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
This program has been moved to Tuesday December 9th at 10am.
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.
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.
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.
Thankful for our Stafford Branch - Open House
Thu, Nov 20, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Join the Friends of the Stafford Library and the staff of the Branch for refreshments. Share your memories with us. 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.
This event is full
Mah Jongg
Fri, Nov 21, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
English Conversation Group
Sun, Nov 23, 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.
Bayside Ukulele Club
Mon, Nov 24, 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, Nov 25, 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
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Nov 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
Stafford Meeting Room
Listen to stories and make a craft. Ages 1-3 years old. Please register.
This event is full
Support Group for Caregivers'
Wed, Nov 26, 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.
Mah Jongg
Fri, Nov 28, 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 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
Holiday Drop-In Craft in the Children's Room
Sat, Nov 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Celebrate the holidays with drop-in craft in the Children's Room.
AAUW Monday Book Discussion
Mon, Dec 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Teen Lab
This month the group will be discussing a book of your own choice. Contact the Stafford Branch if you are interested in joining this group.
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
Mon, Dec 01, 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, Dec 01, 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.
Read with Pride Book Club
Tue, Dec 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
This book club is in partnership with Barnegat Pride. Please contact the Branch if you would like to join. This month the group will be discussing "Different for Boys" by Patrick Ness.
First Wednesday Book Club
Wed, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Stafford Teen Lab
This month the group will be discussing The Betrayal of Anne Frank: A Cold Case Investigation by Rosemary Sullivan. Contact the Branch if you would like to join.
Seasonal Concert for Adults with Special Needs
Wed, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Spend a musical morning with musician Linda McNee. Sing-along with her as she performs a mix of seasonal songs and popular tunes. Sponsored by the Reynolds Family Foundation. Please register.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Thu, Dec 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
Messy Art - December
Fri, Dec 05, 10:00am - 10:45am
Stafford Meeting Room
Listen to a story and paint. Dress for a mess. Ages 3-6. Please register.
Registration opens Friday, November 21 2025 at 10:00am
Mah Jongg
Fri, Dec 05, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Sat, Dec 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
Movie: Elf
Sat, Dec 06, 2:30pm - 4:15pm
Stafford Meeting Room
This 2003 holiday classic movie stars Will Ferrell as Buddy, an oversized elf who realizes that he will never truly fit in at the North Pole. Rated (PG); 1hr 37 min. Please register
Snow Stories and Craft
Mon, Dec 08, 10:00am - 10:45am
Stafford Meeting Room
Listen to snow stories and make a craft with cotton balls. Ages 2 - 6. Please register.
Registration opens Monday, November 24 2025 at 10:00am
Bayside Ukulele Club
Mon, Dec 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.
Chair Yoga
Tue, Dec 09, 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
Julia Child's Kitchen: A Virtual Talk - A Smithsonian Collaboration with author Paula Johnson
Tue, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Author/Historian Paula Johnson will give first-hand accounts of cooking with the great Julia Child and talk about Julia's famous kitchen. This is a virtual presentation shown live . Please register.
STEM LEGO® Builders
Tue, Dec 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.
Registration opens Thursday, November 27 2025 at 4:00pm
Coloring for Adults with Special Needs
Wed, Dec 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.
Teen Volunteer Night - Stafford Branch
Wed, Dec 10, 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.
Tween Crafternoon: Stafford Branch - Holiday Ornaments
Thu, Dec 11, 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, November 27 2025 at 4:00pm
Holiday Children's Book Bundles
Fri, Dec 12, All day
Check out a Holiday bundle of books and a craft to take home from the Children's Room. Ages 2-6
Mah Jongg
Fri, Dec 12, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
Tween/Teen Saturday Drop-In
Sat, Dec 13, 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.
English Conversation Group
Sun, Dec 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 2pm. Drop-in.
Support Group for Caregivers' - Off-Site - Call Ahead
Mon, Dec 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.
Bayside Ukulele Club
Mon, Dec 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.
Adult Craft Club
Tue, Dec 16, 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.
Tween/Teen Tuesday: Stafford Branch - Paper Gingerbread Houses
Tue, Dec 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 for this month's Teen Tuesday.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 2 2025 at 4:00pm
Baby and Me
Wed, Dec 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
Stafford Meeting Room
Songs, rhymes, stories and play for birth to 12 months with caregiver. Please register.
Registration opens Wednesday, December 3 2025 at 10:00am
Huntington's Disease Support Group
Wed, Dec 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.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Thu, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
Mindful Art Club for Adults
Thu, Dec 18, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Teen Lab
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.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 18 2025 at 9:00am
Polar Express Movie and Santa Craft
Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Join us for a holiday viewing of The Polar Express (2005) and make a Santa Craft. Rated G. 100 min. Ages 2-12. Please register.
Registration opens Thursday, December 4 2025 at 6:00pm
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