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Registration opens:
March 15th, 2026

Quiet Reading Hour in the Sensory Space
2026-04-14 19:00:00 2026-04-14 20:00:00 America/New_York Quiet Reading Hour in the Sensory Space Learn about our Sensory Space here: https://theoceancountylibrary.org/sensory-space. Jackson Branch -

Tuesday, April 14
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-14 19:00:00 2026-04-14 20:00:00 America/New_York Quiet Reading Hour in the Sensory Space Learn about our Sensory Space here: https://theoceancountylibrary.org/sensory-space. Jackson Branch -

Learn about our Sensory Space here: https://theoceancountylibrary.org/sensory-space.

Looking to enjoy some quiet time? Want to dive into your new book in a comfortable environment? Enjoy an hour of relaxing reading in our Sensory Space. With calming audio, plush bean bag chairs, and tactile fidgets, the Sensory Space is the perfect place to kick back and relax.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

TAGS: | Sensory Space |

Jackson Branch
Phone: (732) 928-4400
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Wed, Mar 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Developmental Disability Awareness Month Drop In Craft
Sun, Mar 15, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Drop in any time this month to create a craft!
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Mar 15, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Developmental Disability Awareness Month Drop In Craft
Mon, Mar 16, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Drop in any time this month to create a craft!
Travel to the Emerald Isle: Armchair Travel
Mon, Mar 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Meeting Room
Take a scenic journey to Ireland without leaving your seat! Travel to the Emerald Isle: Armchair Travel, where we'll explore Ireland's rolling hills and rich traditions through visuals and music.
Registration is now closed
Drop-in Craft - All Ages
Mon, Mar 16, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop by the Children's Section to make a craft and have fun!
Cancelled
St Patrick's Day Drop-In Craft - All Ages
Mon, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us in the Children's Department for some fun DIY themed crafts
Community Crafters
Mon, Mar 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace
Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.
Developmental Disability Awareness Month Drop In Craft
Tue, Mar 17, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Drop in any time this month to create a craft!
Jackson Writers' Group
Tue, Mar 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Quiet Study Room
Bring your work, any genre.
Developmental Disability Awareness Month Drop In Craft
Wed, Mar 18, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Drop in any time this month to create a craft!
Hand Crochet
Wed, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Join for hand-crochet, in this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn how to crochet with no hooks required. Create a project to take home. All materials provided; no experience necessary.
This event is full
Sensory Friendly Movie - Inside Out 2 (PG)
Wed, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sensory Space
Join us for a Sensory Friendly Movie !
English Conversation Group
Wed, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Jackson Quiet Study Room
New to speaking English? Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English. New members are always welcome.
AARP Tax Aide Program
Thu, Mar 19, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Jackson Meeting Room
Free tax assistance by members of AARP. No age requirement, but appointments are required.
Developmental Disability Awareness Month Drop In Craft
Thu, Mar 19, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Drop in any time this month to create a craft!
Tween Homeschool Makers - Ages 8 - 12
Thu, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Come learn something new. Ages 8 - 12. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
This event is full
Jackson Friends of the Library Meeting
Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Jackson Meeting Room
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the library. New members are welcome.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Jackson Meeting Room
Join yoga instructor Belle Burns for an hour long gentle and beginner Friendly Chair yoga practice.
Developmental Disability Awareness Month Drop In Craft
Fri, Mar 20, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Drop in any time this month to create a craft!
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Mar 20, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Developmental Disability Awareness Month Drop In Craft
Sat, Mar 21, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Drop in any time this month to create a craft!
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Mar 21, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Developmental Disability Awareness Month Drop In Craft
Sun, Mar 22, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Drop in any time this month to create a craft!
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Mar 22, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Developmental Disability Awareness Month Drop In Craft
Mon, Mar 23, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Drop in any time this month to create a craft!
Community Crafters
Mon, Mar 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.  
Adults with Special Challenges Craft
Mon, Mar 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Jackson Quiet Study Room,Sensory Space
Come craft with us ! We're making & decorating popsicle stick airplanes.
Maker Day Fun with littleBits! - Ages 8-12
Mon, Mar 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Join us in the makerspace for a hands-on littleBits session where tweens learn the basics of electricity by tackling fun building challenges. Please Register.
Developmental Disability Awareness Month Drop In Craft
Tue, Mar 24, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Drop in any time this month to create a craft!
Babytime - 0 - 18 months
Tue, Mar 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for 15 - 20 minutes of songs and activities followed by an hour of adult and child socialization. Ages 0 - 18 months. REG
Developmental Disability Awareness Month Drop In Craft
Wed, Mar 25, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Drop in any time this month to create a craft!
Prom Dress Giveaway
Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Need a dress for Prom or an upcoming dance? Join us for the Prom Dress Giveaways at the Jackson Branch.
English Conversation Group
Wed, Mar 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Jackson Quiet Study Room
New to speaking English? Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English. New members are always welcome.
Developmental Disability Awareness Month Drop In Craft
Thu, Mar 26, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Drop in any time this month to create a craft!
Sensory Storytime (Ages 3-5)
Thu, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sensory Space
Join us for a Sensory filled Storytime in our Sensory Space.This event is for ages 3yrs.-5yrs. 
This event is full
Prom Dress Giveaway
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Need a dress for Prom or an upcoming dance? Join us for the Prom Dress Giveaways at the Jackson Branch.
Women Who Kept the Lights: Stories of NJ's Lighthouses - Virtual Program
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Celebrate Women's History Month by taking a deep dive into the history of female lighthouse keepers throughout New Jersey, as well as the history of "Old Barney" -- the historic Barnegat Lighthouse. 
Cancelled
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Mar 27, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Developmental Disability Awareness Month Drop In Craft
Fri, Mar 27, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Drop in any time this month to create a craft!
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Mar 27, 11:30am - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Mar 28, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Developmental Disability Awareness Month Drop In Craft
Sat, Mar 28, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Drop in any time this month to create a craft!
Developmental Disability Awareness Month Drop In Craft
Sun, Mar 29, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Drop in any time this month to create a craft!
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Mar 29, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Developmental Disability Awareness Month Drop In Craft
Mon, Mar 30, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Drop in any time this month to create a craft!
Spring Time Sensory Play
Mon, Mar 30, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Jackson Quiet Study Room,Sensory Space
Come join us for some Spring Themed Sensory Fun!
Community Crafters
Mon, Mar 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace
Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.
Developmental Disability Awareness Month Drop In Craft
Tue, Mar 31, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Drop in any time this month to create a craft!
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Apr 01, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Sensory Play - Ages 2-5
Wed, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Explore your senses with fun station-based play. Please register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Jackson Library
English Conversation Group
Wed, Apr 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Jackson Quiet Study Room
New to speaking English? Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English. New members are always welcome.
AARP Tax Aide Program
Thu, Apr 02, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Jackson Meeting Room
Free tax assistance by members of AARP. No age requirement, but appointments are required.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Apr 02, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Apr 04, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Poem in Your Pocket Day Drop-In - Ages 12-18
Sat, Apr 04, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Drop into the Teen Zone to celebrate Poem in Your Pocket Day with a craft.
Cancelled
Mindfulness Meditation: Mind Like Sky
Sat, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us in this beautiful meditation to cultivate peace and freedom from worry. Learn to develop emotional resilience and recognize the beautiful spaciousness within where joy and gratitude resides.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Apr 06, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Community Crafters
Mon, Apr 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.  
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Apr 07, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
K-POP Dance Party with Enchanting Entertainment - Ages 6-12
Tue, Apr 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Jackson Meeting Room
Join us for a K-Pop Demon Hunter inspired dance party with music, glitter tattoos, and more! Presented by Enchanting Entertainment. Sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library.
Registration opens Tuesday, March 17 2026 at 11:00am
Tuesday Muse Book Discussion Group
Tue, Apr 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Jackson Quiet Study Room
Title: The Splendid and the Vile
Learn About Orchids - Presented by the Master Gardeners
Tue, Apr 07, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Jackson Meeting Room
Orchid Care 101: Growing Beautiful Blooms at Home.
Jackson Writers' Group
Tue, Apr 07, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Jackson Quiet Study Room
Bring your work, any genre.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Apr 08, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Planning For The What Ifs In Life
Wed, Apr 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Jackson Meeting Room
Join us for this enlightening seminar designed to help you navigate life's unexpected curveballs with greater clarity and confidence.
Paws for Reading: Molly Mcmuffin - Ages 6-12
Wed, Apr 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room
Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to practicing your reading skills with Therapy Dog Molly Mcmuffin. Please call the Jackson branch for availability.
English Conversation Group
Wed, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Jackson Quiet Study Room
New to speaking English? Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English. New members are always welcome.
AARP Tax Aide Program
Thu, Apr 09, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Jackson Meeting Room
Free tax assistance by members of AARP. No age requirement, but appointments are required.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Apr 09, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Tween Spring Break Sensory Jar Craft Ages (8-12)
Thu, Apr 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Jackson Quiet Study Room
Come join us for a sensory jar craft and relaxation in the Sensory Space
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Apr 10, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Apr 11, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Apr 12, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Apr 13, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Grilled Cheese Drop-in Craft - All Ages
Mon, Apr 13, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop by the Children's Section to make a craft and celebrate grilled cheese!
Pop(sicle stick) Art Sensory Bookmark Buddy (Drop-In)
Mon, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Create a bookmark!
Estate Planning Guidelines
Mon, Apr 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Jackson Meeting Room
Join us to learn estate planning guidelines with New Jersey State Bar Foundation member and Attorney Kerry O'Shea Devine, Esq.
Community Crafters
Mon, Apr 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace
Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Apr 14, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Jackson Afternoon Book Discussion Group
Tue, Apr 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Jackson Meeting Room
Title:The Blame Game
DIY Flower Pot Craft - Ages 6-12
Tue, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room
Express yourself with a DIY flower pot painting craft in celebration of World Art Day. Please register.
Registration opens Sunday, March 22 2026 at 9:00am
Quiet Reading Hour in the Sensory Space
Tue, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Learn about our Sensory Space here: https://theoceancountylibrary.org/sensory-space.
Registration opens Sunday, March 15 2026 at 7:00pm
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