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Hydrangeas: When, Why, and How?

Presented by Rutgers Master Gardeners

2026-04-23 14:00:00 2026-04-23 15:00:00 America/New_York Hydrangeas: When, Why, and How? Did you know there are over 500 varieties of hydrangeas on the market? Learn all about these beautiful plants from a master gardener. Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room

Thursday, April 23
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-23 14:00:00 2026-04-23 15:00:00 America/New_York Hydrangeas: When, Why, and How? Did you know there are over 500 varieties of hydrangeas on the market? Learn all about these beautiful plants from a master gardener. Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room

Upper Shores Branch

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Did you know there are over 500 varieties of hydrangeas on the market? Learn all about these beautiful plants from a master gardener.

Did you know there are over 500 varieties of hydrangeas on the market? Some varieties prefer shade, others prefer sun, and a few varieties prefer partial sun/shade. Tips on purchasing, planting, and caring for these beautiful summer staples in your garden will be discussed. Presented by the Rutgers Master Gardeners.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion |

Upper Shores Branch

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Upcoming Events

Pride Month Crossword Puzzle

Mon, Jun 01, All day

Challenge your Pride Month knowledge with a crossword puzzle. While supplies last.

Freedom Quilt Art

Mon, Jun 01, All day

In honor of Juneteenth, all ages are welcome to create a paper Freedom Quilt square. These will be put together to create a hanging art display.

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Mahjongg Mondays

Mon, Jun 01, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Come play Mah Jongg at the library!

Freedom Quilt Art

Tue, Jun 02, All day

In honor of Juneteenth, all ages are welcome to create a paper Freedom Quilt square. These will be put together to create a hanging art display.

Hand & Foot Card Games

Tue, Jun 02, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Come to the Upper Shores Branch on Tuesday mornings to enjoy a game of Hand and Foot. Players must bring their own cards and game sets.

Tue, Jun 02, 6:15pm - 7:15pm

Join us for Tween Zone, a fun and welcoming space just for tweens! Each session may include hands-on crafts, creative projects, or opportunities to help out at the library. Ages 10-18.

Freedom Quilt Art

Wed, Jun 03, All day

In honor of Juneteenth, all ages are welcome to create a paper Freedom Quilt square. These will be put together to create a hanging art display.

Paws For Preschoolers

Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:00am

Preschoolers are invited to snuggle up, look through picture books, and read together with the help of a parent or caregiver to one of our therapy dogs. Ages 2-5.

Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Bring in a dish from the selected cookbook of the month to share and discuss with fellow culinary enthusiasts!

Freedom Quilt Art

Thu, Jun 04, All day

In honor of Juneteenth, all ages are welcome to create a paper Freedom Quilt square. These will be put together to create a hanging art display.

Thu, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:15am

Join us for stories and hands-on activities. Ages 2-5. Please register each child individually.

Live Piano: The Great American Standards

Thu, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Upper Shores Main Floor

The talented Gary Evans visits to entertain us at the piano with his delightful music. Stop by and listen or sing along to some of your favorites! Requests are always welcome!

Thursday Book Club

Thu, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Please contact the Upper Shores Branch for details.

Freedom Quilt Art

Fri, Jun 05, All day

In honor of Juneteenth, all ages are welcome to create a paper Freedom Quilt square. These will be put together to create a hanging art display.

Morning Book Club

Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Please contact the Upper Shores Branch for details.

Afternoon Book Club

Fri, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Please contact the Upper Shores Branch for details.

Freedom Quilt Art

Sat, Jun 06, All day

In honor of Juneteenth, all ages are welcome to create a paper Freedom Quilt square. These will be put together to create a hanging art display.

Freedom Quilt Art

Mon, Jun 08, All day

In honor of Juneteenth, all ages are welcome to create a paper Freedom Quilt square. These will be put together to create a hanging art display.

Petite Picasso - Art for Babies

Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 10:30am

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Join other caregivers and their children for an age-appropriate art activity. Ages 0-24 months. Please register each child individually for one session only. Adults do not need to register.

This event is full

Petite Picasso - Art for Babies

Mon, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Join other caregivers and their children for an age-appropriate art activity. Ages 0-24 months. Please register each child individually for one session only. Adults do not need to register.

Mahjongg Mondays

Mon, Jun 08, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Come play Mah Jongg at the library!

Freedom Quilt Art

Tue, Jun 09, All day

In honor of Juneteenth, all ages are welcome to create a paper Freedom Quilt square. These will be put together to create a hanging art display.

Hand & Foot Card Games

Tue, Jun 09, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Come to the Upper Shores Branch on Tuesday mornings to enjoy a game of Hand and Foot. Players must bring their own cards and game sets.

Freedom Quilt Art

Wed, Jun 10, All day

In honor of Juneteenth, all ages are welcome to create a paper Freedom Quilt square. These will be put together to create a hanging art display.

New Jersey's Revolutionary Rivalry - The Untold Story of Colonel Tye & Captain Huddy

Wed, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Come listen to local author and historian, Rick Geffken, tell the little-known Revolutionary War story of a runaway slave called Colonel Tye and militia Captain Joshua Huddy.

This event is full

Freedom Quilt Art

Thu, Jun 11, All day

In honor of Juneteenth, all ages are welcome to create a paper Freedom Quilt square. These will be put together to create a hanging art display.

Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:15am

Join us for stories and hands-on activities. Ages 2-5. Please register each child individually.

This event is full

Freedom Quilt Art

Fri, Jun 12, All day

In honor of Juneteenth, all ages are welcome to create a paper Freedom Quilt square. These will be put together to create a hanging art display.

OC Purls Knitting Group

Fri, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Bring your knitting projects to the library and enjoy some conversation while you knit!

Freedom Quilt Art

Sat, Jun 13, All day

In honor of Juneteenth, all ages are welcome to create a paper Freedom Quilt square. These will be put together to create a hanging art display.

Freedom Quilt Art

Mon, Jun 15, All day

In honor of Juneteenth, all ages are welcome to create a paper Freedom Quilt square. These will be put together to create a hanging art display.

Music With Madeline

Mon, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:15am

Get your kids rockin' with Music with Madeline. Bring your little ones for some dancing,singing,and exploring instruments. Ages 0-5.

This event is full

Mahjongg Mondays

Mon, Jun 15, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Come play Mah Jongg at the library!

Freedom Quilt Art

Tue, Jun 16, All day

In honor of Juneteenth, all ages are welcome to create a paper Freedom Quilt square. These will be put together to create a hanging art display.

Hand & Foot Card Games

Tue, Jun 16, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Come to the Upper Shores Branch on Tuesday mornings to enjoy a game of Hand and Foot. Players must bring their own cards and game sets.

Movie in the Library: Ticket to Paradise

Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

A man and his ex-wife race to Bali to stop their daughter from marrying a seaweed farmer. However, their joint forces start to remember what made them happy together. PG-13 (104 min)

Freedom Quilt Art

Wed, Jun 17, All day

In honor of Juneteenth, all ages are welcome to create a paper Freedom Quilt square. These will be put together to create a hanging art display.

Painting Station

Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:15am

Join us for a special Art Month activity where preschoolers can create, and express themselves through art. All materials will be provided. Ages 2-5.

Family Craft Time

Wed, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Join us for an afternoon craft activity. Please register each child individually. Ages 5-12.

Rave On Duo - Singer-Songwriter Tribute

Wed, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Upper Shores Main Floor

Join the Rave On Duo for a tribute to your favorite singer-songwriters such as Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Diamond, Paul McCartney, James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Carol King and more!

Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:15am

Sensory based activities for kids ages 2-5. Please register each child individually.

Fri, Jun 19, 9:30am - 10:30am

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Boost your strength, flexibility, and mental health through chair yoga with local certified yoga instructor Regina Pietersen. A waiver must be signed before start of program.

This event is full

Senior Tech Workshop - Personalized Technology Help

Fri, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Join retired IT professional and computer science professor, Darren Tietsworth, for personalized technology help. Bring your own devices and questions. Registration required.

Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:15am

Sensory based activities for kids ages 2-5. Please register each child individually.

Mahjongg Mondays

Mon, Jun 22, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Come play Mah Jongg at the library!

Hand & Foot Card Games

Tue, Jun 23, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Come to the Upper Shores Branch on Tuesday mornings to enjoy a game of Hand and Foot. Players must bring their own cards and game sets.

Painting with Beach House Studio

Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Join Beach House Studio to create a beautiful Americana-themed bag. Registration required.

This event is full

Memory Screenings with Hackensack Meridian Health

Thu, Jun 25, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Upper Shores Main Floor

Get a free memory screening with professionals from Hackensack Meridian Health. No registration needed. Walk-ins welcome!

Normal Aging vs. Dementia: What's the Difference? - Presented by Hackensack Meridian Health

Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Do you wonder what the difference is between age related and abnormal memory loss? Join us to learn more about memory loss and learn useful tips on how to keep your brain sharp.

OC Purls Knitting Group

Fri, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Bring your knitting projects to the library and enjoy some conversation while you knit!

Summer Reading Kickoff - Touch-a-Truck

Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Come visit the library for a touch-a-truck experience, crafts, and sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge!

Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 10:00am