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Registration opens:
February 05th, 2026

Virtual Talk: How to Make Healthy Living Effortless and Fun

with Jenn Lueke, author of Don't Think About Dinner

2026-03-05 14:00:00 2026-03-05 15:00:00 America/New_York Virtual Talk: How to Make Healthy Living Effortless and Fun Learn how to improve your health, cut down food waste (and spending), reduce your mental load, and build new kitchen skills. Please register Stafford Branch -

Thursday, March 05
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-05 14:00:00 2026-03-05 15:00:00 America/New_York Virtual Talk: How to Make Healthy Living Effortless and Fun Learn how to improve your health, cut down food waste (and spending), reduce your mental load, and build new kitchen skills. Please register Stafford Branch -

Learn how to improve your health, cut down food waste (and spending), reduce your mental load, and build new kitchen skills. Please register

Cookbook author, Jenn Lueke, shares ways to save time, money, and energy with strategic meal planning, grocery lists, and more.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Program | Lectures & Discussion | Health & Wellness | General | Author Event |

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Stafford Branch
Phone: (609) 597-3381
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Mon, Feb 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Feb 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Creative Social Connection - For Adults with Special Needs
Tue, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
This concert is moved to Feb 3rd at 10am. Sponsored by the Reynolds Family Foundation. Please register.
Cancelled
Creative Social Connections for Seniors
Tue, Feb 03, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
An afternoon of creating and socializing with your neighbors. Lunch will be provided. Potential allergens. Please register. Space is limited.
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
Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
Messy Art - Valentine's Day Project - Feb
Fri, Feb 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
Stafford Meeting Room
Make a project for Valentine's Day. Listen to a story and make a craft. Ages 3-6. Please register.
This event is full
Mah Jongg
Fri, Feb 06, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
Tween/Teen Saturday Drop-In - February
Sat, Feb 07, All day
Ages 9 - 17. Drop-in to the Teen Zone and pick up your Tween/Teen activity sheets, fun facts, word games, coloring sheets or craft. While supplies last.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Sat, Feb 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
English Conversation Group
Sun, Feb 08, 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.
Children's Folk Stories: Storytime
Mon, Feb 09, 10:00am - 10:45am
Stafford Meeting Room
Celebrate Black History Month with West African Folk stories of Anansi the spider and craft. Ages 2 - 6. Please register.
Support Group for Caregivers'
Mon, Feb 09, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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.
Bayside Ukulele Club
Mon, Feb 09, 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.
Documentary: Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom
Tue, Feb 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Stafford Meeting Room
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.
Teen Volunteer Night - Stafford Branch
Wed, Feb 11, 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.
Tween Crafternoon: Stafford Branch - Valentine Craft
Thu, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Ages 9-13. EACH ATTENDEE MUST BE REGISTERED SEPARATELY. Space is Limited. Program runs 45 minutes. Join us in the meeting room for Tween Crafternoon.
Children's Book Bundles
Fri, Feb 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Check out a bundle of books and a craft to take home. Ages 2-6.
Parkinson Voice Project's SPEAK OUT!®
Fri, Feb 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Stafford Meeting Room
Program designed to improve communication skills for those with Parkinson's and other neurological disorders. Meets the 2nd Friday of the month. New members welcome, call (609) 488-2650 to register.
Mah Jongg
Fri, Feb 13, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
Adult Craft Club
Tue, Feb 17, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Every month we make a new craft. All materials are provided. Adult crafting club meets once per month on the 3rd Tuesday. Please register.
This event is full
Tween/Teen Tuesday: Stafford Branch - Lunar New Year
Tue, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Ages 9-17. EACH ATTENDEE MUST BE REGISTERED SEPARATELY. Space is Limited. Program runs 45 minutes. Join us in the meeting room for this month's Teen Tuesday.
Registration opens Tuesday, February 3 2026 at 4:00pm
Baby & Me
Wed, Feb 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
Stafford Meeting Room
Songs and rhymes for birth to 12 months with caregiver. Please register.
Registration opens Wednesday, February 4 2026 at 10:00am
Teen Volunteer Night - Stafford Branch
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.
Huntington's Disease Support Group
Wed, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.
Friends of the Stafford Library Meeting
Thu, Feb 19, 9:30am - 11:00am
Stafford Meeting Room
See what the Friends are doing to support the Stafford Branch. Join the Friends and volunteer today. Drop-in.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Thu, Feb 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Sat, Feb 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
English Conversation Group
Sun, Feb 22, 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, Feb 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Spend the morning making crafts and socializing with others. Sponsored by the Reynolds Family Foundation. Please register.
Bayside Ukulele Club
Mon, Feb 23, 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.
Creative Social Connections for Seniors
Tue, Feb 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
An afternoon of creating and socializing with your neighbors. Lunch will be provided. Potential allergens. Please register. Space is limited.
This event is full
Seventies Music Bingo
Wed, Feb 25, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Spend an afternoon playing music bingo with songs from the 1970s. There may not be big prizes but there will be lots of outta sight songs and far out fun. Please register.
This event is full
Teen Volunteer Night - Stafford Branch
Wed, Feb 25, 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.
Mindful Art Club
Thu, Feb 26, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Spend a stress-free afternoon enhancing your creativity and creating art. Materials will be provided. Please Register
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Feb 27, 10:00am - 10:45am
Stafford Meeting Room
Listen to stories and make a craft. Ages 1-3 years old. Please register.
Registration opens Friday, February 13 2026 at 10:00am
Mah Jongg
Fri, Feb 27, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
(CANCELLED) An Afternoon with George Washington
Sat, Feb 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
This program has been cancelled. Look for the performance "George Washington Remembers New Jersey", featuring historical actor David Emerson as General Washington, coming in July 2026
AAUW Monday Book Discussion
Mon, Mar 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Teen Lab
This month the group will be discussing This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub. Contact the Stafford Branch if you are interested in joining this group.
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
Mon, Mar 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, Mar 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.
Dr. Seuss Storytime - Ages 2 - 6. Please register.
Tue, Mar 03, 9:30am - 10:15am
Stafford Meeting Room
Celebrate Read Across America. Ages 2 - 6. A special guest from Stafford Township will be joining us with a story. Please register.
Registration opens Tuesday, February 17 2026 at 9:30am
Speed Friending for Seniors
Tue, Mar 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
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. Register.
Registration opens Tuesday, February 3 2026 at 9:00am
Read With Pride Book Club
Tue, Mar 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stafford Teen Lab
We are discussing Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall. Copies are at the Stafford Branch. Register/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, Mar 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Stafford Teen Lab
This month the group will be discussing Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. Contact the Stafford Branch if you are interested in joining this group.
Teen Volunteer Night - Stafford Branch
Wed, Mar 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, Mar 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
Virtual Talk: How to Make Healthy Living Effortless and Fun - with Jenn Lueke, author of Don't Think About Dinner
Thu, Mar 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn how to improve your health, cut down food waste (and spending), reduce your mental load, and build new kitchen skills. Please register
Registration opens Thursday, February 5 2026 at 9:00am
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