Micro-Memoirs: A Very Short Story

Fri, Jan 02, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.

AAUW Monday Book Discussion

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.

Mon, Jan 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Stafford Teen Lab

This month the group will be discussing The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. 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.

Read with Pride Book 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.

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

Stafford Meeting Room

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

Wed, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Teen Volunteer Night, Wednesday's from 6pm-8pm. A current Teen Volunteer Application is required: https://theoceancountylibrary.org/teens/volunteers Ages 12 - 18.

Thu, Jan 08, 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.

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.

English Conversation Group

Fri, Jan 09, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.

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.

Virtual Talk: How to Know a Person - The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply

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

Stafford Meeting Room

Led by a certified yoga instructor, Chair Yoga allows you to stretch, learn poses and do simple breathing exercises. Wear comfortable clothes. You'll be required to sign a waiver. Please register.

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

Coloring for Adults with Special Needs

Wed, Jan 14, 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.

STEM LEGO® Builders

Wed, Jan 14, 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 Wednesday, December 31 2025 at 4:00pm

Friends of the Stafford Library Meeting

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

Teen Volunteer Night, Wednesday's from 6pm-8pm. A current Teen Volunteer Application is required: https://theoceancountylibrary.org/teens/volunteers Ages 12 - 18.

Thu, Jan 15, 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.

Thu, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.

Toddler Storytime

Fri, Jan 16, 10:00am - 10:45am

Stafford Meeting Room

Listen to stories, play a game and make a craft. Ages 1-3 years old. Please register.

Registration opens Friday, January 2 2026 at 10:00am

Children's Book Bundles

Fri, Jan 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Check out a bundle of books and a craft to take home. Available in the Children's Room. Ages 2-6

Fri, Jan 16, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Story and Craft

Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.

Mon, Jan 19, 10:00am - 10:45am

Stafford Meeting Room

Listen to a story and make a craft activity. Ages 5 - 10 years old. Please register

Registration opens Monday, January 5 2026 at 10:00am

Support Group for Caregivers'

Mon, Jan 19, 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.

Tween/Teen Tuesday: Stafford Branch - Words of Kindness for National Day of Racial Healing

Mon, Jan 19, 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, Jan 20, 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.

Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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, January 6 2026 at 4:00pm

Baby & Me

Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:45am

Stafford Meeting Room

Songs, rhymes and stories for birth to 12 months with caregiver. Please register.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 7 2026 at 10:00am

Huntington's Disease Support Group

Wed, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Teen Volunteer Night, Wednesday's from 6pm-8pm. A current Teen Volunteer Application is required: https://theoceancountylibrary.org/teens/volunteers Ages 12 - 18.

Wed, Jan 21, 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.

Mindful Art for Adults

Thu, Jan 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Spend a stress-free afternoon enhancing your creativity and creating art. Materials will be provided. Please Register

Penguin Storytime

Fri, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:45am

Stafford Meeting Room

Listen to stories and make a Penguin thermometer craft. Ages 2 - 6 years old. Please register.

Registration opens Friday, January 9 2026 at 10:00am

English Conversation Group

Fri, Jan 23, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.

Sun, Jan 25, 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.

Adults with Special Needs: Creative Social Connections

Mon, Jan 26, 10:00am - 11:30am

Stafford Meeting Room

Spend the morning making crafts and socializing with others. Sponsored by the Reynolds Family Foundation. Please register.

Creative Social Connections for Seniors

Mon, Jan 26, 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.

Tue, Jan 27, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

An afternoon of creating and socializing with your neighbors. Lunch will be provided. Potential allergens. Please register. Space is limited.

This event is full

Polar Bear Storytime

Wed, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:45am

Stafford Meeting Room

Listen to stories and make a craft. Ages 2 - 6 years old. Please register.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 14 2026 at 10:00am

Wed, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Teen Volunteer Night, Wednesday's from 6pm-8pm. A current Teen Volunteer Application is required: https://theoceancountylibrary.org/teens/volunteers Ages 12 - 18.

Micro-Memoirs: A Very Short Story

Thu, Jan 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.

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

Stafford Meeting Room

Learn how to write a 100-word story that captures a moment in time. Micro-memoirs are a stress-free way to tell a story. No writing experience necessary. All adults are welcome. Please register.