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Registration opens:
March 04th, 2026

Non-Fiction Book Cafe

Irish History
2026-03-18 19:00:00 2026-03-18 20:00:00 America/New_York Non-Fiction Book Cafe Join us each month for discussions on nonfiction books! Each meeting features a shared theme. It's a great way to explore new ideas and connect with fellow readers. March's theme is Irish History. Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Wednesday, March 18
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-18 19:00:00 2026-03-18 20:00:00 America/New_York Non-Fiction Book Cafe Join us each month for discussions on nonfiction books! Each meeting features a shared theme. It's a great way to explore new ideas and connect with fellow readers. March's theme is Irish History. Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Lacey Branch

Lacey Meeting Room

Join us each month for discussions on nonfiction books! Each meeting features a shared theme. It's a great way to explore new ideas and connect with fellow readers. March's theme is Irish History.

Join us each month for discussions on nonfiction books! Each meeting features a shared theme. It’s a great way to explore new ideas and connect with fellow readers.

March's theme is Irish History.

 

Here are recommended reads:

Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe

The Next One Is for You: A True Story of Guns, Country, and the IRA's Secret American Army by Ali Watkins

How the Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill

The Graves are Walking: The Great Famine and the Saga of the Irish People by John Kelly

Rot: An Imperial History of the Irish Famine by Padraic X. Scanlan

Voyage of Mercy: The USS Jamestown, the Irish Famine, and the Remarkable Story of America's First Humanitarian Mission by Stephen Puleo

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion |

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Lacey Book Discussion
Mon, Feb 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
This month's book discussion is "The Berry Pickers" by Amanda Peters. Contact Lacey Circulation for more information
Heart Health - Ocean County Health Department
Tue, Feb 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Learn about heart disease, the risk factors, prevention, blood pressure, and and how to live a healthy lifestyle. Presented by the Ocean County Health Department. Please register.
 LEGO® Free Play
Tue, Feb 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
We'll supply the LEGO® and you supply imagination.  Display your creations for everyone to admire. Best for ages 5 - 12.  No registration required.
Quack A Smile! - Ages 12 - 18
Tue, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Have a waddling good time with duck related crafts!
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Wed, Feb 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Discover Your Inner Calm - Exploring the Many Styles of Meditation
Wed, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join us for a journey into the world of meditation. Led by Vellus Campbell from Holisticare Hospice, this interactive workshop will introduce you to a variety of meditation styles. Please register.
Adult Nonfiction Book Cafe: Black History Month
Wed, Feb 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Join us each month for discussions on nonfiction books! Each meeting features a shared theme. It's a great way to explore new ideas and connect with fellow readers. February's theme is Black history.
Paws for Reading
Thu, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Practice reading in the company of gentle therapy dogs. No registration required.
Stitch It Club
Thu, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Come knit, crochet, sew, or embroider with fellow stitch it members. Share leisurely conversation & tips. All skill levels are welcome.
Read Across America Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Mar 02, All day
Celebrate Read Across America Week with a scavenger hunt for your favorite book characters! Stop by the Children's Desk for your sheet. Return with a completed sheet for a prize.
Stitch It Club
Mon, Mar 02, 9:30am - 11:30am
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Come knit, crochet, sew, or embroider with fellow stitch it members. Share leisurely conversation & tips. All skill levels are welcome.
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Tue, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Relax and hang out with friends while playing anime trivia, enjoying Japanese snacks, and reading the latest manga. Potential allergens. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lacey Library.
Registration opens Tuesday, February 24 2026 at 9:00am
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Wed, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Join us for Magic: The Gathering Open Play at the library! Bring your deck or use one of our provided starter decks, and enjoy friendly games in a relaxed environment.
Registration opens Wednesday, February 18 2026 at 9:00am
 LEGO® Free Play
Thu, Mar 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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We'll supply the LEGO® and you supply imagination.  Display your creations for everyone to admire. Best for ages 5 - 12.  No registration required.
Women of the E Street Band
Fri, Mar 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
In honor of Women's History Month, Melissa Ziobro, Curator of BSCAM at Monmouth University, presents a talk about the unsung women who shaped and supported the E Street Band. Please register.
Registration opens Friday, February 20 2026 at 9:00am
From the Motherland to the Mic: The Roots of Hip Hop
Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
In honor of Black History Month, presenter Lillian Nickens discusses the music history of Hip Hop and its origins. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lacey Library. Please register.
Adults with Special Challenges: Builders' Club
Mon, Mar 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Come join us for a creative experience, where participants can freely explore and build using the library's kits. Made possible by the Kearny Bank Foundation Grant. Please register for this event.
Speed Friending for Seniors
Tue, Mar 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
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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.
Celebrate Youth Art Month - Featuring art from Lacey Township Elementary School Students
Tue, Mar 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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A reception is being held for students and families from 6 - 8 pm with light refreshments. No registration is required.
Meet the Mayor
Tue, Mar 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us as the Lacey Branch hosts Meet the Mayor. During this event you'll be able to ask questions directly to Lacey Mayor Steven Kennis in an informal setting.
Diabetes Education - Ocean County Health Department
Wed, Mar 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Learn about Diabetes, the signs of it, and get tips on how best to manage symptoms. Presented by the Ocean County Health Department. Please register.
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Zootopia (PG) 108 min. Family friendly craft while supplies last.
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Tue, Mar 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Learn how to start a vegetable garden from identifying the perfect plant placement to harvesting your crops using a raised bed for plantings. Presented by Rutgers Master Gardeners. Please register.
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Join us for a session of chair yoga led by certified yoga instructor, Linda Higley. Waiver form must be signed before start of program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lacey Library. Please register.
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Non-Fiction Book Cafe - Irish History
Wed, Mar 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Join us each month for discussions on nonfiction books! Each meeting features a shared theme. It's a great way to explore new ideas and connect with fellow readers. March's theme is Irish History.
Registration opens Wednesday, March 4 2026 at 9:00am
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