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Open Table with St. Francis Counseling Service
2026-05-07 14:00:00 2026-05-07 16:00:00 America/New_York Open Table with St. Francis Counseling Service In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for an open table session with St. Francis Counseling Service to meet with representatives and obtain resources. Drop In. Lacey Branch -

Thursday, May 07
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-07 14:00:00 2026-05-07 16:00:00 America/New_York Open Table with St. Francis Counseling Service In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for an open table session with St. Francis Counseling Service to meet with representatives and obtain resources. Drop In. Lacey Branch -

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for an open table session with St. Francis Counseling Service to meet with representatives and obtain resources. Drop In.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for an open table session with St. Francis Counseling Service.  Meet with representatives from St. Francis Counseling Service to learn about the various resources they provide and view their travel pop-up exhibit that honors survivors of sexual assault. Drop In.

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Lacey Branch
Phone: (609) 693-8566
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Mon, Apr 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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 LEGO® Free Play
Tue, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lacey Meeting Room
We'll supply the LEGO® and you supply imagination.  Display your creations for everyone to admire. Best for ages 5 - 12.  No registration required.
Heart Healthy - Ocean County Health Department
Wed, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Learn about heart disease, the risk factors, prevention, blood pressure, and and how to live a healthy lifestyle. Presented by the Ocean County Health Department. Please register.
Family Game Night
Wed, Apr 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Join us for a fun, family experience with classic and new board games. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lacey Library.
TAB - Teen Advisory Board - Ages 12 - 18
Thu, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours. Ages 12 - 18.
Adult Craft: Spring Cork Bunnies
Fri, Apr 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Join us as we celebrate spring by crafting a cork bunny. Please register.
Adults with Special Challenges: Builders' Club
Mon, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Come join us for a creative experience, where participants can freely explore and build using the library's kits. Made possible by the Kearny Bank Foundation Grant. Please register for this event.
Super Mario Craft Party
Mon, Apr 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Make a craft to celebrate the new Mario movie! Ages 6-12. Please register each child individually.
Mother Goose Time - For babies up to 18 months and their caregivers.
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Rhythm, rhyme, music and movement for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Please register.
Mother Goose Time - For babies up to 18 months and their caregivers.
Tue, Apr 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Rhythm, rhyme, music and movement for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Please register.
Love Your Ocean County Parks - Earth Day Celebration
Tue, Apr 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lacey Meeting Room
In honor of Earth Day, a Naturalist from the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department will discuss various parks you can visit in Ocean County to enjoy nature and wildlife. Please register.
Meet the Mayor
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us as the Lacey Branch hosts Meet the Mayor. During this event you'll be able to ask questions directly to Lacey Mayor Steven Kennis in an informal setting.
Anime & Manga Cafe - Ages 12 - 18
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Relax and hang out with friends while playing anime trivia, enjoying Japanese snacks, and reading the latest manga. Potential allergens. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lacey Library.
The Inkwell: A Graphic Novel Club - Tweens & Teens
Wed, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Check out a new graphic novel and enjoy a discussion, a themed activity, and an art prompt. The title can be checked out at the desk or on hoopla. Potential allergens for this month's activity.
Non-Fiction Book Cafe - Arab American Heritage Month
Wed, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Join us each month for discussions about nonfiction books! Each meeting features a shared theme. April's theme is Arab American Heritage Month.
Toddler Time - For ages 19 - 36 months with a caregiver.
Thu, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lacey Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, music and movement for ages 19 - 36 months with a caregiver. Please register each child individually.
Toddler Time - For ages 19 - 36 months with a caregiver.
Thu, Apr 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Stories, rhymes, music and movement for ages 19 - 36 months with a caregiver. Please register each child individually.
Your Choice Home Care: Parent Caregivers Seminar
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, discover the services Your Choice Home Care provides for parents who care for children age 21+ with developmental disabilities. Please register.
NJ State Library Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC) - Celebrate National Libraries Week
Mon, Apr 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
In honor of National Libraries Week, learn about the New Jersey State Library Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC) and the services they provide. Please register.
Lacey Book Discussion
Mon, Apr 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
This month's book discussion is "This Tender Land" by William Kent Krueger. Contact Lacey Circulation for more information
Tea with the Queen: The Life of Queen Elizabeth II
Tue, Apr 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Celebrate the centennial anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II. Relax with some tea and learn about the life of Britain's longest serving monarch. Please register. Potential allergens
Registration opens Tuesday, April 7 2026 at 9:00am
Earth Day Storytime - Ages 3 - 5
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth Day by reading stories and making crafts! Ages 3-5. Please register each child individually.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 8 2026 at 9:00am
Chair Yoga with Linda Higley: Afternoon Series
Wed, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Join us for a relaxing afternoon session of chair yoga led by certified yoga instructor, Linda Higley. A waiver form must be signed. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lacey Library. Please register.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 8 2026 at 9:00am
Earth Day: The Barnegat Bay Estuary with ReClam the Bay
Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Join us for an educational journey into one of New Jersey's most vital natural treasures: the Barnegat Bay Estuary. Presented by ReClam Barnegat Bay.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 8 2026 at 9:00am
Paws for Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Practice reading in the company of gentle therapy dogs. No registration required.
Adults with Special Challenges: Book Talk and Craft
Mon, Apr 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Come join us to read and discuss a book celebrating Spring and make a related craft. Made possible by the Kearny Bank Foundation Grant. Please register for this event.
Registration opens Monday, April 13 2026 at 9:00am
Adults With Special Challenges: Miniature Horse Visit
Tue, Apr 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Come meet some miniature horses with Ana's World of Minis. This program is for adults with special challenges. Made possible by the Kearny Bank Foundation Grant. Please Register.
 LEGO® Free Play
Tue, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lacey Meeting Room
We'll supply the LEGO® and you supply imagination.  Display your creations for everyone to admire. Best for ages 5 - 12.  No registration required.
So . . . What Is ABA? A Conversation for Parents - with Graham Behavior Services
Wed, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
This presentation is designed to provide parents with a clear and practical understanding of what ABA is and how it can be used to support children and families. Registration required.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 15 2026 at 9:00am
Open Playtime - Best for ages 1 - 5 with a caregiver
Thu, Apr 30, 10:00am - 11:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Stop in, play and meet new friends. No registration required.
Stitch It Club
Thu, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Come knit, crochet, sew, or embroider with fellow stitch it members. Share leisurely conversation & tips. All skill levels are welcome.
De-Stress with Dogs for Teens
Fri, May 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lacey Meeting Room
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.
Stitch It Club
Mon, May 04, 9:30am - 11:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Come knit, crochet, sew, or embroider with fellow stitch it members. Share leisurely conversation & tips. All skill levels are welcome.
K-Pop Karaoke & Krafts - For ages 10-13
Mon, May 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Sing your favorite K-Pop hits and enjoy making some K-Pop inspired Shrinky Dinks!
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2026 at 9:00am
Mother Goose Time - For babies up to 18 months and their caregivers.
Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Rhythm, rhyme, music and movement for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Please register.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 21 2026 at 9:00am
Mother Goose Time - For babies up to 18 months and their caregivers.
Tue, May 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Rhythm, rhyme, music and movement for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Please register.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 21 2026 at 9:00am
Consumer Law presented by Rebecca Kolas Attorney of CHLP
Tue, May 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Come join Rebecca Kolas, Managing Attorney and Advocate of the Community Health Law Project (CHLP) as she discusses the topic of Consumer Law. Please register.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 28 2026 at 9:00am
Gourmet Heart Health on a Grocery Budget - Elevating Your Daily Diet
Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Think eating for heart health requires expensive "superfoods" and high-end organic labels? Think again. Presented by Hackensack Meridian Health. In honor of National Nutrition Month. Please register.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 29 2026 at 9:00am
Let's Get Animated! Teen Art Club - Ages 12 - 18
Wed, May 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Part social hour, part art time, all fun! Watch cartoons while getting creative. Program made possible by the Kearny Bank Foundation Grant. 
Registration opens Wednesday, April 22 2026 at 9:00am
Magic the Gathering Open Play
Wed, May 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Join us for Magic: The Gathering Open Play at the library! Bring your deck or use one of our provided starter decks, and enjoy friendly games in a relaxed environment.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 22 2026 at 9:00am
Toddler Time - For ages 19 - 36 months with a caregiver.
Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lacey Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, music and movement for ages 19 - 36 months with a caregiver. Please register each child individually.
Registration opens Thursday, April 23 2026 at 9:00am
Toddler Time - For ages 19 - 36 months with a caregiver.
Thu, May 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, music and movement for ages 19 - 36 months with a caregiver. Please register each child individually.
Registration opens Thursday, April 23 2026 at 9:00am
Open Table with St. Francis Counseling Service
Thu, May 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for an open table session with St. Francis Counseling Service to meet with representatives and obtain resources. Drop In.
All About Sunflowers - Ages 12 - 18
Thu, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Come hear their fascinating history and discover the different varieties and cultivars. Learn how to grow them in your own garden and plant a seed in a pot to take home with you.
Registration opens Thursday, April 23 2026 at 9:00am
Jewish American Heritage Month with Barynya Duo - All Ages
Thu, May 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lacey Meeting Room
In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, enjoy music, song and dances from Eastern - Europe performed on domra, garmoshka, and balalaika. Please register.
Registration opens Thursday, April 23 2026 at 9:00am
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