Butterflies and Hummingbirds in Your Garden

Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

Join other caregivers and their children for an age-appropriate art activity. Ages 0-24 months. Please register each child individually for one session only. Adults do not need to register.

Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Join other caregivers and their children for an age-appropriate art activity. Ages 0-24 months. Please register each child individually for one session only. Adults do not need to register.

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Mahjongg Mondays

Mon, Jul 06, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Come play Mah Jongg at the library!

Family Movie: Out of My Mind

Tue, Jul 07, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Come to the Upper Shores Branch on Tuesday mornings to enjoy a game of Hand and Foot. Players must bring their own cards and game sets.

Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Cool down for an afternoon with a popcorn and a movie for the whole family. PG (110 min)

Dino Fun

Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Join us for some dinosaur-themed activities like painting, sensory play and more. For ages 2-5.

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Friends of the Upper Shores Branch Meeting

Wed, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Quarterly meeting for The Friends of the Upper Shores Branch. New members welcome!

The Wag's Beatles & More Show!

Wed, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Upper Shores Main Floor

Fun for the entire family! Listen to the hits of the Fab Four from the early days all the way through to their last album. The show also includes a few original songs from The Wag's latest album!

Thu, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Ages 3-12.

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Andrew's Big Show

Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Upper Shores Main Floor

Andrew's Big Show is a family friendly variety circus show. Ages 5-12. Registration required.

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Morning Book Club

Fri, Jul 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Please contact the Upper Shores Branch for details.

OC Purls Knitting Group

Fri, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Bring your knitting projects to the library and enjoy some conversation while you knit!

Afternoon Book Club

Fri, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Please contact the Upper Shores Branch for details.

Crafty Kids

Mon, Jul 13, 10:00am - 10:30am

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Join us for this hands-on craft program that will encourage creativity through a variety of fun projects. Ages 4-12. Please register each child individually.

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Mahjongg Mondays

Mon, Jul 13, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Come play Mah Jongg at the library!

NJ Snake Man: Reptiles & Amphibians

Tue, Jul 14, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Come to the Upper Shores Branch on Tuesday mornings to enjoy a game of Hand and Foot. Players must bring their own cards and game sets.

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

Experience a fun, hands-on encounter with snakes, lizards, frogs, and turtles and learn awesome and educational facts about each animal. Ages 3-12. Registration is required.

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Make-Do Dinosaurs

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

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Use a Make-Do construction kit to build your own dinosaur out of recycled cardboard. Ages 5-12.

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George and Martha: A Love Story

Wed, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Upper Shores Main Floor

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA with a reenactment of the life and love of America's first couple.

BONK! - Drumming for Kids

Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Join us for this hands-on, interactive experience and learn about origins and basic playing techniques of hand drums and percussion from around the world. Ages 4-10. Registration required.

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Senior Tech Workshop - Personalized Technology Help

Thu, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Ages 3-12.

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Chair Yoga

Fri, Jul 17, 9:30am - 10:30am

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Boost your strength, flexibility, and mental health through chair yoga with local certified yoga instructor Regina Pietersen. A waiver must be signed before start of program.

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Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Join retired IT professional and computer science professor, Darren Tietsworth, for personalized technology help. Bring your own devices and questions. Registration required.

Music With Madeline

Mon, Jul 20, 10:00am - 10:45am

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Ge your kids rockin' with Music With Madeline. Bring your little ones for some dancing, singing, and exploring instruments. Ages 0-5.

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Make a Dinosaur Terrarium

Mon, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

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

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Psychic Fair

Tue, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 7:00pm

Including tarot and palm readers, this event benefits the Friends of the Upper Shores Branch. This program is for entertainment purposes only. Please call to register.

Maker Lab

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

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Play and learn with circuits, robots, blocks and much more. Ages 4-12. Please register each child individually.

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New Jersey's Precious Pinelands with Jenkinson's Aquarium

Wed, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

During this live show, meet animal ambassadors to learn all about the history of these vast oak-pine forests, their diverse wildlife.

Briar Connection Band

Wed, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Upper Shores Main Floor

Join us as local band Briar Connection performs Classic Rock, Motown, Blues, Jazz, Country, and Oldies.

Perler Beads

Thu, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:45am

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Explore your creativity and make Perler bead art. Ages 10-18.

Eat Well, Live Better: Strategies for Everyday Nutrition - Presented by Hackensack Meridian Health

Thu, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Ages 3-12.

Fri, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join our Registered Dietitian for an insightful presentation that explores the vital connection between our daily food choices and our physical and mental vitality.

OC Purls Knitting Group

Fri, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Bring your knitting projects to the library and enjoy some conversation while you knit!

Crafty Kids

Mon, Jul 27, 10:00am - 10:30am

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Join us for this hands-on craft program that will encourage creativity through a variety of fun projects. Ages 4-12.

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Mahjongg Mondays

Mon, Jul 27, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Come play Mah Jongg at the library!

Coffee Painting with Culture Chauraha

Tue, Jul 28, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Come to the Upper Shores Branch on Tuesday mornings to enjoy a game of Hand and Foot. Players must bring their own cards and game sets.

Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Brew up some creativity with this unique painting session where your favorite beverage becomes your artistic medium. Ideal for beginners and art enthusiasts alike.

DIY Nail Salon

Wed, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:45am

Upper Shores Meeting Room

DIY nail spa at the library. Kids will get to choose from a rainbow of polish colors and nail art stickers to design their own nails. Please register each child individually. Ages 8-18.

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The Music that Defined the Big Band Era

Wed, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Upper Shores Main Floor

Swing. Style. Sinatra. Come listen to Ortley Beach's own Tony Corrao as he transports the audiences to an era of sophistication.

K-Pop Keychains

Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:30am

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Make your favorite K-pop hunters keychain using perler beads. Registration required. Ages 8-12.

Color Changing Critters Craft

Thu, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Ages 3-12.

Fri, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:00am

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Create a color-changing seahorse with artist Katy Tanis. As we craft, we will learn how and why animals change colors. Each child must be registered separately. Ages 4-8.

Movie in the Library: Hamnet

Fri, Jul 31, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Cool off with this award-winning movies about Shakespeare's wife, Agnes and the loss of her only son. PG-13 (125 min.)

Mon, Aug 03, 10:00am - 10:30am

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Join other caregivers and their children for an age-appropriate art activity. Ages 0-24 months. Please register each child individually for one session only. Adults do not need to register.

Registration opens Monday, July 6 2026 at 10:00am

Prehistoric Fun! Live Animal Show by Unique Creatures

Mon, Aug 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Join other caregivers and their children for an age-appropriate art activity. Ages 0-24 months. Please register each child individually for one session only. Adults do not need to register.

Registration opens Monday, July 6 2026 at 10:30am

Mon, Aug 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Upper Shores Main Floor

Dinosaurs may be long gone, but animals from their time are closer than you think. Ages 5-12. Registration is required.

Registration opens Monday, July 6 2026 at 9:00am