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Sensory Space Storytime
2026-04-17 10:30:00 2026-04-17 11:30:00 America/New_York Sensory Space Storytime Please register each child individually. Registration begins April 3. Enjoy stories and songs while engaging your little one's senses in our calming Sensory Space. Ages 3 - 5. Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

Friday, April 17
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-04-17 10:30:00 2026-04-17 11:30:00 America/New_York Sensory Space Storytime Please register each child individually. Registration begins April 3. Enjoy stories and songs while engaging your little one's senses in our calming Sensory Space. Ages 3 - 5. Toms River Branch - Sensory Space

Toms River Branch

Sensory Space

Please register each child individually. Registration begins April 3. Enjoy stories and songs while engaging your little one's senses in our calming Sensory Space. Ages 3 - 5.

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Toms River Branch
Phone: 732-349-6200
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Fri, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Please register each child individually. Registration begins April 3. Enjoy stories and songs while engaging your little one's senses in our calming Sensory Space. Ages 3 - 5.
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Visit the Children's Department to enjoy an art display in celebration of the Month of the Young Child. Courtesy of the NJ Association for the Education of Young Children (NJAEYC). Available until 5/2
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Wed, May 13, 12:30pm - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Meet us in the Teen Zone to Participate in our school year volunteer program!
LEAP Class Advanced
Thu, May 14, 9:30am - 11:30am
Home Town Dairy
The Library Equal Access Program (LEAP) provides free training in the use of assistive technology on the iPad or iPhone. iPad experience is a prerequisite for this course.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, May 14, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
De-Stress with Dogs for Teens
Thu, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Zone
Drop in and de-stress with therapy dogs. You can talk to the dogs about your troubles, relax, play, and hang out with the visiting furry friends.
Teen Art Hangout
Thu, May 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Join us in the Makerspace for a by teens, for teens art hangout!
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, May 14, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Meet us in the Teen Zone to Participate in our school year volunteer program!
Summer Pallet Painting
Thu, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Home Town Dairy
Join us as we create a beautiful summer themed painting on a wooden pallet with Debby Pease.
Registration opens Thursday, April 16 2026 at 6:30pm
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, May 15, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Open Play
Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Discovery Room
Registration required, begins May 1st. Please register each child individually. Enjoy playtime and meet new friends. Ages 0 - 3 with a caregiver.
Registration opens Friday, May 1 2026 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, May 15, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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