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Read with Pride Book Club
2026-01-06 18:30:00 2026-01-06 19:30:00 America/New_York Read with Pride Book Club This book club meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month. In January we are discussing "The First Bright Thing" by J. R. Dawson. In partnership with Barnegat Pride. Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Tuesday, January 06
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-06 18:30:00 2026-01-06 19:30:00 America/New_York Read with Pride Book Club This book club meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month. In January we are discussing "The First Bright Thing" by J. R. Dawson. In partnership with Barnegat Pride. Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Stafford Branch

Stafford Meeting Room

This book club meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month. In January we are discussing "The First Bright Thing" by J. R. Dawson. In partnership with Barnegat Pride.

Please contact the Branch to pick-up the book.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General | Book Discussion |

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Stafford Branch
Phone: (609) 597-3381
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Mon, Dec 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Dec 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 07 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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.
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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
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Tue, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Stafford Meeting Room
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Stafford Meeting Room
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Coloring for Adults with Special Needs
Wed, Dec 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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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
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English Conversation Group
Sun, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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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.
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Mon, Dec 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
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Stafford Meeting Room
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Thu, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Mindful Art Club for Adults
Thu, Dec 18, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Teen Lab
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Polar Express Movie and Santa Craft - Feel free to come in pajamas
Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Stafford Meeting Room
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Mon, Dec 22, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
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Sun, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Mon, Dec 29, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
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Tue, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Fri, Jan 02, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
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Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Sat, Jan 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
AAUW Monday Book Discussion
Mon, Jan 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Teen Lab
The title the group will be discussing will be announced soon. Contact the Stafford Branch if you are interested in joining this group.
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
Mon, Jan 05, 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, Jan 05, 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, Jan 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stafford Meeting Room
This book club meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month. In January we are discussing "The First Bright Thing" by J. R. Dawson. In partnership with Barnegat Pride.
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