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Virtual Talk: How to Know a Person

The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply
2026-01-13 14:00:00 2026-01-13 15:00:00 America/New_York Virtual Talk: How to Know a Person Best-selling author David Brooks discusses practical, heartfelt ways to get to know a person and foster deeper connections at home, at work, and throughout our lives. Please register Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Tuesday, January 13
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-13 14:00:00 2026-01-13 15:00:00 America/New_York Virtual Talk: How to Know a Person Best-selling author David Brooks discusses practical, heartfelt ways to get to know a person and foster deeper connections at home, at work, and throughout our lives. Please register Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Stafford Branch

Stafford Meeting Room

Best-selling author David Brooks discusses practical, heartfelt ways to get to know a person and foster deeper connections at home, at work, and throughout our lives. Please register

Join David Brooks, The New York Times best-selling author of How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen, in this live virtual talk. 

“More than a guide to better conversations, it’s a blueprint for a more connected and humane way of living. It’s a must-read for anyone looking to deepen their relationships and broaden their perspectives.”—Bill Gates, GatesNotes 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion | General | Author Event |

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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.
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Tween/Teen Tuesday: Stafford Branch - Paper Gingerbread Houses
Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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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.
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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.
Teen Volunteer Night - Stafford Branch
Wed, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Volunteer Night, second Wednesday of every month from 6pm-8pm. A current Teen Volunteer Application is required: https://theoceancountylibrary.org/teens/volunteers Ages 12 - 18.
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.
Polar Express Movie and Santa Craft - Feel free to come in pajamas
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. Feel free to come in pajamas. Rated G. 100 min. Ages 2-12. Please register.
Toddler Storytime - Gingerbread cookies snack. Potential allergens.
Fri, Dec 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Stafford Meeting Room
Listen to stories, and make a craft. Ages 1-3 years old. Gingerbread cookies snack. Potential allergens. Please register.
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Mah Jongg
Fri, Dec 19, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
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String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Sat, Dec 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
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Bayside Ukulele Club
Mon, Dec 22, 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.
Mah Jongg
Fri, Dec 26, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
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Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
English Conversation Group
Sun, Dec 28, 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, Dec 29, 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.
Movie: Roman Holiday
Tue, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck star in this wonderful charming funny bittersweet Academy Award Winning film. (1953) 1hr 58min. Please register.
Messy Art
Fri, Jan 02, 10:00am - 10:45am
Stafford Meeting Room
Listen to a story and make a craft. Ages 3-6. Please register.
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Mah Jongg
Fri, Jan 02, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
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.
First Wednesday Book Club
Wed, Jan 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Stafford Teen Lab
This month the group will be discussing The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston. Contact the Branch if you would like to join.
Heart Healthy Eating
Wed, Jan 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Stafford Meeting Room
Join us for an essential session where we will discuss heart-healthy eating strategies. Presented in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health, Tonja Werkman, Registered Dietician. Please register
Sixties Music Bingo
Wed, Jan 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Spend a groovy afternoon playing music bingo. There may not be big prizes but there will be lots of outta sight songs and far out fun. Please register.
Tween Crafternoon: Stafford Branch - Snowflakes
Thu, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Registration opens Thursday, December 25 2025 at 4:00pm
Parkinson Voice Project's SPEAK OUT!®
Fri, Jan 09, 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, Jan 09, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
English Conversation Group
Sun, Jan 11, 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.
Documentary: What are UFOs?
Mon, Jan 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Stafford Meeting Room
After decades in the shadows, UFOs are being studied seriously. This film follows scientists as they try to unravel the mystery of the strangest objects in our skies. 2025 (53 min.) Please register.
Bayside Ukulele Club
Mon, Jan 12, 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, Jan 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Virtual Talk: How to Know a Person - The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply
Tue, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Best-selling author David Brooks discusses practical, heartfelt ways to get to know a person and foster deeper connections at home, at work, and throughout our lives. Please register
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