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Knitting 101

2026-04-21 18:30:00 2026-04-21 19:30:00 America/New_York Knitting 101 Learn beginner friendly knitting skills through hands on & guided instruction. Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Tuesday, April 21
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-21 18:30:00 2026-04-21 19:30:00 America/New_York Knitting 101 Learn beginner friendly knitting skills through hands on & guided instruction. Toms River Branch - Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Toms River Branch

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Learn beginner friendly knitting skills through hands on & guided instruction.

Learn beginner friendly knitting skills through hands on & guided instruction. In this two part class the first session on 4/21 will focus on casting on and the knit stitch. The second class on 4/28 will focus on honing the skills learned and provide an opportunity to learn additional stitches. Yarn and needles supplied. Seating is limited. This class is sponsored by The Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River.  Please register. 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM/STEAM/MAKER |

TAGS: | Sparkss Lab |

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Mon, Apr 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Discovery Room
Stop by the Discovery Room to make bookmarks and a book-themed craft in celebration of National Library Week! No registration required. Ages 3 - 12.
Kumihimo Bracelet Making
Mon, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Learn the Art of Kumihimo bracelet making
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Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Budding Artists Gallery
Tue, Apr 21, All day
Visit the Children's Department to enjoy an art display in celebration of the Month of the Young Child. Courtesy of the NJ Association for the Education of Young Children (NJAEYC). Available until 5/2
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Apr 21, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Busy Builders
Tue, Apr 21, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Zone
Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Meet us in the Teen Zone to Participate in our school year volunteer program!
Paws for Reading
Tue, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mancini Hall
Registration required; begins April 7. Please register each child individually. Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Ages 6 - 12.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 7 2026 at 9:00am
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Home Town Dairy
Join players on an adventure in the world of Dungeons and Dragons! Open to new and experienced players. Space is limited, be sure to register. Ages 13-18.
Registration opens Monday, March 23 2026 at 9:00am
Knitting 101
Tue, Apr 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Learn beginner friendly knitting skills through hands on & guided instruction.
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