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Mindfulness Meditation
2026-02-07 10:30:00 2026-02-07 11:30:00 America/New_York Mindfulness Meditation Explore present moment awareness in a guided meditation with Shazia Zaman. Learn mindfulness tools to navigate difficult experiences with wisdom and compassion. Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room

Saturday, February 07
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-02-07 10:30:00 2026-02-07 11:30:00 America/New_York Mindfulness Meditation Explore present moment awareness in a guided meditation with Shazia Zaman. Learn mindfulness tools to navigate difficult experiences with wisdom and compassion. Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room

Jackson Branch

Jackson Meeting Room

Explore present moment awareness in a guided meditation with Shazia Zaman. Learn mindfulness tools to navigate difficult experiences with wisdom and compassion.

Join us to explore deep and present moment awareness in a guided meditation. Learn mindfulness tools to navigate difficult experiences with wisdom and compassion. Learn to regulate your emotions, and strengthen the immune system. Novice and experienced practitioners welcome. Followed with Q&A


Presented by Shazia Zaman, a certified mindfulness meditation teacher and practitioner.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Jackson Library

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General | Friends Event |

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Thu, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Fri, Jan 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Jackson Meeting Room
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Sun, Jan 11, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
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Mon, Jan 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jan 13, 9:30am - 8:30pm
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Create a Felt Snowman Banner
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Makerspace
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Jackson Afternoon Book Group
Tue, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Jackson Meeting Room
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Tue, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jackson Meeting Room
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Storytime Room
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Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Meeting Room
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Jackson Meeting Room
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English Conversation Group
Wed, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Jackson Quiet Study Room
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Jan 15, 9:30am - 8:30pm
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Bad Art Afternoon for Teens - Ages 12-18
Thu, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Thu, Jan 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room
Celebrate Martin Luther King with a MLK silhouette craft.
Jackson Friends of the Library Meeting
Thu, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Jackson Meeting Room
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the library. New members are welcome.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Jan 16, 9:30am - 4:30pm
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Keeping Warm Drop-in Crafts - All Ages
Fri, Jan 16, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Learn About Osteoporosis - Presented by Hackensack Meridian Health
Fri, Jan 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Jackson Meeting Room
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Jan 17, 9:30am - 4:30pm
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Jan 18, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
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Mon, Jan 19, 9:30am - 8:30pm
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Mon, Jan 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jan 20, 9:30am - 8:30pm
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Tue, Jan 20, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Tue, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Jan 21, 9:30am - 8:30pm
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Tween Makerspace Snap Circuits - Ages 8-12
Wed, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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English Conversation Group
Wed, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Jan 22, 9:30am - 8:30pm
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Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Jan 23, 9:30am - 4:30pm
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Sensory Bingo
Fri, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Sat, Jan 24, 9:30am - 4:30pm
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Jan 25, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
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Mon, Jan 26, 9:30am - 8:30pm
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Mon, Jan 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.  
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jan 27, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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Wed, Jan 28, 9:30am - 8:30pm
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Fri, Jan 30, 9:30am - 4:30pm
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Feb 01, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Feb 02, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Community Crafters
Mon, Feb 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace
Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Feb 03, 9:30am - 8:30pm
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Heart Healthy Eating with the Mediterranean and DASH Diets
Tue, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Jackson Meeting Room
Join our health experts from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM as they discuss the heart healthy benefits of the Mediterranean and DASH Diets.
Adults with Special Challenges Ground Hog Day Craft
Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Quiet Study Room,Sensory Space
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Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
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Tue, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Jackson Quiet Study Room
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Tue, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room
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Wed, Feb 04, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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Wed, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Jackson Meeting Room
Join the Master Gardeners for "Where Does Your Candy Come From?" a look at the plants that give us chocolate, vanilla, sugar, and more. Be surprised at how many candies start in the garden!
English Conversation Group
Wed, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Jackson Quiet Study Room
New to speaking English? Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English. New members are always welcome.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Feb 05, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Babytime - 0 - 18 months
Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for 15 - 20 minutes of songs and activities followed by an hour of adult and child socialization. Ages 0 - 18 months. REG
Registration opens Thursday, January 15 2026 at 10:30am
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Feb 06, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Speed Friending for Seniors
Fri, Feb 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Jackson Meeting Room
Find potential new friends or acquaintances with shared interests through speed friending. The Library will provide questions for conversation starters. Light refreshments will be served.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Feb 07, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Mindfulness Meditation
Sat, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Meeting Room
Explore present moment awareness in a guided meditation with Shazia Zaman. Learn mindfulness tools to navigate difficult experiences with wisdom and compassion.
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