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Registration opens:
February 06th, 2026

Lunar New Year Storytime

2026-02-20 10:00:00 2026-02-20 10:45:00 America/New_York Lunar New Year Storytime Celebrate Lunar New Year. Listen to stories and make a craft. Ages 2-6 years old with caregiver. Please register. Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Friday, February 20
10:00am - 10:45am

Add to Calendar 2026-02-20 10:00:00 2026-02-20 10:45:00 America/New_York Lunar New Year Storytime Celebrate Lunar New Year. Listen to stories and make a craft. Ages 2-6 years old with caregiver. Please register. Stafford Branch - Stafford Meeting Room

Stafford Branch

Stafford Meeting Room

Celebrate Lunar New Year. Listen to stories and make a craft. Ages 2-6 years old with caregiver. Please register.

Celebrate Lunar New Year. Listen to stories and make a craft. Ages 2-6 years old with caregiver. Please register. 

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime & Early Learning | General |

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Stafford Branch
Phone: (609) 597-3381
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Mon, Jan 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
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Songs, rhymes and stories for birth to 12 months with caregiver. Please register.
Teen Volunteer Night - Stafford Branch
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.
Huntington's Disease Support Group
Wed, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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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.
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Thu, Jan 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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Spend a stress-free afternoon enhancing your creativity and creating art. Materials will be provided. Please Register
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Fri, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Stafford Meeting Room
Listen to stories and make a Penguin craft. Ages 2 - 6 years old. Please register.
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Mah Jongg
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English Conversation Group
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.
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Mon, Jan 26, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
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Creative Social Connections for Seniors
Tue, Jan 27, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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An afternoon of creating and socializing with your neighbors. Lunch will be provided. Potential allergens. Please register. Space is limited.
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Polar Bear Storytime
Wed, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
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Listen to stories and make a craft. Ages 2 - 6 years old. Please register.
Teen Volunteer Night - Stafford Branch
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.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
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.
Micro-Memoirs: A Very Short Story
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.
Mah Jongg
Fri, Jan 30, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
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Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Sat, Jan 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
AAUW Monday Book Discussion
Mon, Feb 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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This group will be discussing Trackers by Charles Frazier. Contact the Stafford Branch if you are interested in joining this group.
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Mon, Feb 02, 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.
Bayside Ukulele Club
Mon, Feb 02, 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.
Read with Pride Book Club
Tue, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
February's book is The First Bright Thing by J.R. Dawson. Register or drop in. Even if you didn't read it, join us for a great conversation. In partnership with Barnegat Pride
First Wednesday Book Club
Wed, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Stafford Teen Lab
This month the group will be discussing Caretakes by Amanda Bestor-Siegal. Contact the Stafford Branch if you are interested in joining this group.
Teen Volunteer Night - Stafford Branch
Wed, Feb 04, 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.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Thu, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
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Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
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Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
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Sun, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
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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.
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Documentary: Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom
Tue, Feb 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Go beyond the legend and meet the woman who repeatedly risked her life and freedom to liberate others. (2022) 54 minutes. Not rated. Please Register
Coloring for Adults with Special Needs
Wed, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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.
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Stafford Meeting Room
Songs and rhymes for birth to 12 months with caregiver. Please register.
Registration opens Wednesday, February 4 2026 at 10:00am
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Wed, Feb 18, 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.
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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.
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Stafford Meeting Room
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Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
Lunar New Year Storytime
Fri, Feb 20, 10:00am - 10:45am
Stafford Meeting Room
Celebrate Lunar New Year. Listen to stories and make a craft. Ages 2-6 years old with caregiver. Please register.
Registration opens Friday, February 6 2026 at 10:00am
Mah Jongg
Fri, Feb 20, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
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