Maker Drop-in Building: Keva Planks

Thu, Jun 25, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Thu, Jun 25, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Support the Friends and the Branch at the book sale for all ages.

Rescheduled

Chair Yoga

Thu, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

New date Thursday, June 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Join yoga instructor Belle Burns for an hour long gentle and beginner Friendly Chair yoga practice.

Fri, Jun 26, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Support the Friends and the Branch at the book sale for all ages.

Fri, Jun 26, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Sat, Jun 27, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Support the Friends and the Branch at the book sale for all ages.

Sat, Jun 27, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Sun, Jun 28, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Sun, Jun 28, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Support the Friends and the Branch at the book sale for all ages.

Mon, Jun 29, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Support the Friends and the Branch at the book sale for all ages.

Summer Kick off Party! - All Ages

Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Makerspace

Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.

Mon, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Come Kick off the Summer with building toys, crafts and more in the Children's Section! No Registration required!

Sensory Space Tactile Exploration - Ages 2-5

Tue, Jun 30, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Support the Friends and the Branch at the book sale for all ages.

Rescheduled

Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

New date Tuesday, June 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us in the Sensory Space as we explore different textures in a calm relaxing setting! Pease Register!

Sensory Space Tactile Exploration - Ages 2-5

Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sensory Space

Join us in the Sensory Space as we explore different textures in a calm relaxing setting! Pease Register!

This event is full

Tue, Jun 30, 12:00pm - 8:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Wed, Jul 01, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Sensory Play - Ages 2-5

Wed, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Storytime Room

Explore your senses with fun-station-based play. Please register.

This event is full

Cancelled

Wed, Jul 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

New to speaking English? Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English. New members are always welcome.

Little Chef: Dino Edition - Ages 8-12

Thu, Jul 02, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Thu, Jul 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Makerspace

Come to the Makerspace and make your very own delicious dinosaur dessert volcano! Please register. Please inquire for potential allergens.

This event is full

Mon, Jul 06, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Mon, Jul 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Makerspace

Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.

Disability Pride Month Craft - Ages 6-12

Tue, Jul 07, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Storytime Room

Create a DIY craft in celebration of Disability Pride Month. Please register.

Summer Pet Health - with Furry Friends Mobile Vet Clinic

Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Jackson Meeting Room

Join Furry Friends Mobile Vet Clinic to learn about how to keep our furry friends happy and healthy during the hot weather!

Tuesday Muse Book Discussion

Tue, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

Title: The Bullet That Missed

Find a Fossil with WILDJersey - Ages 12-18

Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Storytime Room

Be a paleontologist for a day as we excavate real fossils from a mock rock! Program is sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library.

Celebrating Disability Pride Month with Author Jen Malia

Tue, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

In honor of Disability Pride Month, join us for an Author's Visit with Jen Malia, autistic author of Too Sticky! Sensory Issues with Autism. Q&A session to follow. Please register.

Jackson Writers' Group

Tue, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

Bring your work, any genre.

Ocean County Health Department - Information Table

Wed, Jul 08, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Meet with representatives from the Ocean County Health Department.

Discover the Hidden Story of the New Jersey Pinelands

Wed, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Discover the hidden story of the New Jersey Pinelands and why its sandy, nutrient-poor soil is one of the most unique ecosystems in the world.

Paws for Reading: Molly McMuffin - Ages 6-12

Wed, Jul 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Storytime Room

Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Four 15 minute time slots available. Please call the Jackson Branch Children's line 732-928-4400 ext. 3809 to inquire availability!

Cancelled

Wed, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

New to speaking English? Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English. New members are always welcome.

Stuffed Dinosaur Making Party - Ages 12-18

Thu, Jul 09, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Move & Do - Ages 0-2

Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Storytime Room

Meet, socialize, and play with toys in the Children's Department. Please register.

Thu, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Storytime Room

Join us for a dinosaur stuffed animal making party with Debby Pease!

Watercolor Affirmations

Thu, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Lindsey Jonin of Abstract and Aligned will lead a relaxing art workshop. Participants will learn about the power of self-talk and turn affirmations into watercolor art. Registration Required.

This event is full

Saturday Morning Cartoons in the Sensory Space

Fri, Jul 10, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Sat, Jul 11, 9:30am - 2:00pm

Sensory Space

Join us for Saturday Morning Cartoons!

Maker Building Drop-in - All Ages

Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Join us in the Children's Department for some building fun.

Mindfulness Meditation

Sat, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Jackson Meeting Room

Learn mindfulness tools to navigate difficult experiences with wisdom and compassion.

Patriotic T-Shirts with Saige Boetius - Ages 6-12 (Registration opens 6/11 and closes 6/27)

Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room,Makerspace

Make a Patriotic T-shirt with Saige Boetis! Please list child's age and shirt size. Ages 6-12. Please Register by June 27th!

This event is full

Sun, Jul 12, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Adults with Special Challenges Craft

Mon, Jul 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Makerspace

Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.

Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Jackson Quiet Study Room,Sensory Space

Come craft with us!

DIY Ice Cream - Ages 8-12

Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Storytime Room

Join us in the library to make your own delicious DIY ice cream! Please register. Please inquire for potential allergens.

This event is full

Watercolor Painting with Westwood & Quinn: A Beach Sunset

Mon, Jul 13, 11:45am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Mon, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Want to learn how to paint using watercolor techniques? Come take part in this beginner friendly workshop.

This event is full

Jackson Afternoon Book Discussion Group

Tue, Jul 14, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Tue, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Storytime Room

Title: Sooley

Make a Dinosaur Terrarium - Ages 6-12

Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Join Lovely Roots Plant Shop to make a dinosaur themed terrarium featuring real plants. Ages 6-12. Registration is required.

Registration opens Tuesday, June 30 2026 at 2:00pm

Cancelled

Micronations Information Sessions - Ages 12-18

Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ever wished that you could create your own country? Now you can!

Ben Franklin & Betsy Ross: Founding Father, Founding Mother

Tue, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Portrayed by Rob Devitis and Alisa Dupuy, Dr. Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross will regale us with stories of their lives during the American Revolution!

Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am

Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.

This event is full

Teen Mario Kart Tournament in the Sensory Space

Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.

Cancelled

Wed, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Come game with us!

Wed, Jul 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.

Wed, Jul 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.

Be A Magician Class - Ages 6-12

Wed, Jul 15, 12:00pm - 8:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Learn magic tricks to impress your friends in this Magician workshop! Presented by Premier Picnics and Parties. Ages 6-12. Please register.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 2:00pm

Cancelled

Adults with Developmental Disabilities:Unearth the Story - Join us for a Storytime & Planting Activity!

Wed, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

New to speaking English? Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English. New members are always welcome.

Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Jackson Quiet Study Room,Sensory Space

Come join us to listen to some stories about plants and seeds, then you can plant your very own seeds!

Fizzy Dino Eggs - Ages 6-12

Thu, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 8:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Thu, Jul 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Storytime Room

Come make Fizzy Dino eggs in a fun science experiment! Ages 6-12. Registration Required.

Registration opens Thursday, July 2 2026 at 2:30pm

Cancelled

Silly Dinosaur Clay Figure Workshop - Ages 12-18

Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Like clay? Like dinosaurs - especially silly looking ones? Join us to make your own!

Chair Yoga

Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Join yoga instructor Belle Burns for an hour long gentle and beginner Friendly Chair yoga practice.

World Cup Drop-In Crafts - All Ages

Fri, Jul 17, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Fri, Jul 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Join us for a World Cup-inspired drop-in craft and make something worthy of game day fun! No Registration Required.

Cancelled

Adults with Special Challenges Karaoke

Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Come sing with us!

Sat, Jul 18, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Sun, Jul 19, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Kidventures: Games - Ages 6-12

Mon, Jul 20, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Mon, Jul 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Come enjoy games in a program run by our Teen Volunteers! Ages 6-12. Registration required.

Registration opens Monday, July 6 2026 at 2:30pm

Mon, Jul 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Makerspace

Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.

Baby & Me (0-18mo.)

Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sensory Space

Come to Baby & Me in the Sensory Space

National Bison Month Drop-In Crafts - All Ages

Tue, Jul 21, 12:00pm - 8:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Stop by the library for a wild and wonderful National Bison Month craft! No registration required.

Jackson Writers' Group

Tue, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

Bring your work, any genre.

Wed, Jul 22, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Wed, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:30am

Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.

Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.

Wed, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.

Kidventures: Crafts - Ages 6-12

Wed, Jul 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.

Wed, Jul 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Come make crafts in a program run by our Teen Volunteers! Ages 6-12. Registration required.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 8 2026 at 2:30pm

Cancelled

Wed, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

New to speaking English? Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English. New members are always welcome.

Thu, Jul 23, 11:45am - 8:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Fri, Jul 24, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.