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Registration opens:
February 25th, 2026

Move & Play- Toddler
2026-03-18 09:30:00 2026-03-18 10:15:00 America/New_York Move & Play- Toddler Ages 0-3. Open playtime in our meeting room with fun obstacle course elements to encourage movement. Registration is required. Manchester Branch -

Wednesday, March 18
9:30am - 10:15am

Add to Calendar 2026-03-18 09:30:00 2026-03-18 10:15:00 America/New_York Move & Play- Toddler Ages 0-3. Open playtime in our meeting room with fun obstacle course elements to encourage movement. Registration is required. Manchester Branch -

Ages 0-3. Open playtime in our meeting room with fun obstacle course elements to encourage movement. Registration is required.

Ages 0-3. Open playtime in our meeting room with fun obstacle course elements to encourage movement. Babies not yet walking and their caregivers are welcome to join us in the "baby corner" to play and talk with other caregivers. Registration is required.

Register online, in-person at the Manchester Children's Desk, or by calling (732) 657-7600, option 6. Please add your first child as the main registrant and any additional children as a guest. Include the ages of all children attending. 

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Manchester Branch
Phone: (732) 657-7600
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We're closed Monday February 16 due to President's Day
Mon, Feb 16 Closed
(President's Day)
Tue, Feb 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 22 Closed
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The Forgotten Presidents-Part II
Tue, Feb 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Did you know one of our early U.S Presidents had Dutch ancestry and another a grandson of a President who then became President himself? Come learn more about some of our lesser known Presidents.
Therapy Dog Relaxation Hour
Tue, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens will meet, read to, and relax with a therapy dog. Ages 10 - 16. Registration is required. Please add siblings attending as guests and list each tween/teen attending with their age.
Lunar New Year Craft: Year of the Horse
Tue, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Program. Create a fun horse craft to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Register for a reminder, drop-ins welcome while supplies last. 
Winter Wonderland Dance Party with Kohesion Dance
Wed, Feb 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 2-6. Join the Kohesion Dance Studio at the Manchester Library for a fun morning of dance and movement. Registration is required.
This event is full
SNIFFING - The Incredible Power of a Dog's Nose - Explore the amazing power of a dog's scent work in action.
Wed, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Learn how scent work is used in search and rescue, police work, TSA, military, cancer detection, service dogs, and more.
Harriet (2019) PG-13 125 minutes - In Honor of Black History Month
Thu, Feb 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Celebrate Black History Month with a special screening of Harriet (2019), the powerful story of Harriet Tubman's courageous journey to freedom and her role as one of America's greatest heroes.
Homeschool Hangout: Book Cafe
Fri, Feb 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 5-12. Hang out with other homeschool families and share a book you've read recently. We will also have book talks and do an activity. Registration Required.
Teen & Tween Gaming
Mon, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens & tweens, ages 10 - 16, will play video games on the Nintendo Switch. Registration is required. Please add siblings attending as guests and list each tween/teen attending with their age.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Mon, Feb 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Ages 13 - 18.
Your Vision, Your Vibe - Create Your Own Vision Board
Tue, Feb 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Get creative and have some fun making your own vision board! We'll bring the supplies-you bring the vibes. No experience needed, just your imagination! Supplies are limited, please register.
Art Exhibit: Regional Day School - On display from February 25 to March 30
Wed, Feb 25, All day
Mixed media artwork by students of Regional Day School will be on exhibit.
Health Fair at the Library! - Heart Health Screenings with Deborah Heart and Lung Center
Wed, Feb 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Discover your numbers and take the first step toward a healthier you with free screenings by Deborah Heart and Lung Center.
Gymnastics STEAM Craft
Wed, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages 6-12. Create a set of parallel bars and a mini gymnast that can spin around them and take home a gold medal! Registration is required.
Playdate- Toddler
Thu, Feb 26, 9:30am - 10:15am
Ages 0-3. Open playtime in our meeting room. Babies not yet walking and their caregivers are welcome to join us in the "baby corner" to play and talk with other caregivers. Registration Required.
This event is full
Playdate- Preschool
Thu, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ages 2-6. Open playtime in our meeting room. Registration Required.
This event is full
Health and Wellness Through Creativity
Thu, Feb 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room A
Health and Wellness Through Creativity. Adult Program. Please register.
Hooked On Yarn: A Knitting and Crocheting Group
Thu, Feb 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room B
Love to knit or crochet, come to our meeting room and join others with the same passion. Bring your yarn, needles, hooks and current projects.
Microscope Mystery
Sat, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 5-12. Try out our microscope at the Manchester branch. Look through the lens and guess what you see. Drop by anytime between 2pm and 4pm. Register for a reminder, drop-ins welcome.
Cookie Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Mar 02, All day
Family Program. For the month of March, search the department to find all of the images on the check-off sheet.  When you do, turn your sheet in at the desk for a sticker. 
Manchester Daytime Book Discussion
Tue, Mar 03, 10:15am - 11:30am
Book Title: "The Escape Artist" by Jonathan Freedland
Storytime with the Whiting Elementary School Principal
Tue, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Program. Join your Whiting Elementary School principal, Ms. Swift, for a fun storytime and craft! Registration required.
Paint & Play- Toddler
Wed, Mar 04, 9:30am - 10:15am
Ages 0-3. Join us for messy play and leave the cleanup to us! Playtime with toys, painting, and coloring. Registration is required.
Paint & Play- Preschool
Wed, Mar 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ages 2-5. Join us for messy play and leave the cleanup to us! Playtime with toys, painting, and coloring. Dressing for a mess is encouraged. Registration is required.
Shore Memory Cafe - Shore Memory Cafe
Thu, Mar 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Early-Stage Memory Cafés provide opportunities for concerned persons experiencing early cognitive decline, and for those diagnosed with early-stage memory loss, and their care partner(s) to meet.
Book Lovers Book Cafe
Thu, Mar 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Book Lovers Book Cafe. Adult Program. Please register.
LEGO® Club
Thu, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 6-12. Come to the Manchester Library to build something amazing with our Legos! Registration is required.
Local Children's Author Fair
Sat, Mar 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Family program. Local children's authors will be visiting the Manchester Library to share their books. Register for a reminder, drop-ins welcome.
NJ Hidden Gems - Hidden Histories
Mon, Mar 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Explore New Jersey's forgotten villages, mysterious places where history still lingers in the present.
Registration opens Monday, February 23 2026 at 9:00am
Manchester Twp Emergency Services: First Aid & CPR overview
Mon, Mar 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Township Emergency Services will be on site to discuss basic first aid such as bleeding control and the township lock box program. A CPR demonstration will also be included.
Registration opens Monday, February 23 2026 at 9:00am
Art Reception - Regional Day School
Mon, Mar 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Meet and greet local artist.
Playdate- Toddler
Tue, Mar 10, 9:30am - 10:15am
Ages 0-3. Open playtime in our meeting room. Babies not yet walking and their caregivers are welcome to join us in the "baby corner" to play and talk with other caregivers. Registration is required.
Registration opens Tuesday, February 17 2026 at 9:00am
Playdate- Preschool
Tue, Mar 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ages 2-5. Open playtime in our meeting room. Registration is required.
Registration opens Tuesday, February 17 2026 at 9:00am
Writers Group
Tue, Mar 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room B
Bring your poetry, essays, and short stories. The Writers Group critiques each other's works and provides feedback.
Hear My Voice - Presented by Living Voices
Tue, Mar 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Experience the 72-year struggle through the campaign of one young activist dedicated to women's suffrage, as presented by Living Voices.
Registration opens Wednesday, February 25 2026 at 9:00am
Money Munchkins
Wed, Mar 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 2-6. Join us for an hour of immersive play as children have the opportunity to practice ordering food, paying with play money, and earning money.  Registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, February 18 2026 at 9:00am
Mini Moguls
Wed, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages 5-10.  Children will be given a set amount of play money, and they must determine what to buy, save, budget for, and create to succeed in this challenge. Registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, February 18 2026 at 9:00am
Hooked On Yarn: A Knitting and Crocheting Group
Thu, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Manchester Study room
Love to knit or crochet, come to our meeting room and join others with the same passion. Bring your yarn, needles, hooks and current projects.
Tween & Teen Chess & Checkers Club
Thu, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens & teens will learn to play and practice chess & checkers with one another. Ages 8 - 18. Registration is required. Please add siblings attending as guests and list each of their ages.
Registration opens Thursday, February 19 2026 at 9:00am
The Recharge
Mon, Mar 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, in partnership with the Ocean County Library, is offering a support group for caregivers and their loved ones who are experiencing memory loss.
Ask a Master Gardener
Mon, Mar 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Drop in and talk to a Master Gardener from the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County.
Stage Crew
Mon, Mar 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages 5-12. Help make props for our Lego Club Challenge. Get hands-on experience designing sets, event creation, and helping the community. Registration is required.
Registration opens Monday, February 23 2026 at 9:00am
Teen Magic: The Gathering®
Tue, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens & teens will learn how to play Magic: The Gathering® card game with premade decks. Ages 13 - 18. Please add siblings attending as guests and list each teen attending with their age.
Registration opens Tuesday, February 24 2026 at 9:00am
Move & Play- Toddler
Wed, Mar 18, 9:30am - 10:15am
Ages 0-3. Open playtime in our meeting room with fun obstacle course elements to encourage movement. Registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, February 25 2026 at 9:00am
Move & Play- Preschool
Wed, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ages 2-5. Open playtime in our meeting room with fun obstacle course elements to encourage movement. Registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, February 25 2026 at 9:00am
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