New Moon Ramadan Storytime

Huntington's Disease Support Group

Wed, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Teen Volunteer Night, Wednesday's from 6pm-8pm. A current Teen Volunteer Application is required: https://theoceancountylibrary.org/teens/volunteers Ages 12 - 18.

Wed, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Stafford Meeting Room

This volunteer-led group is open to anyone with Huntington's Disease, as well as caregivers, family, or friends of someone with the disease or simply anyone interested in learning more. Drop-in.

Friends of the Stafford Library Meeting

Thu, Feb 19, 9:30am - 11:00am

Stafford Meeting Room

See what the Friends are doing to support the Stafford Branch. Join the Friends and volunteer today. Drop-in.

Thu, Feb 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.

Lunar New Year Storytime

Fri, Feb 20, 10:00am - 10:45am

Stafford Meeting Room

Celebrate Lunar New Year. Listen to stories and make a craft. Ages 2-6 years old with caregiver. Please register.

This event is full

Fri, Feb 20, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.

English Conversation Group

Sat, Feb 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.

Sun, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

New to speaking English? Practice English conversation and talk about current events in a friendly, informal setting. This volunteer-led group meets every 2nd and 4th Sunday at 2pm. Drop-in.

Adults with Special Needs: Creative Social Connections

Mon, Feb 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Spend the morning making crafts and socializing with others. Sponsored by the Reynolds Family Foundation. Please register.

This event is full

Creative Social Connections for Seniors

Mon, Feb 23, 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.

Tue, Feb 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

An afternoon of creating and socializing with your neighbors. Lunch will be provided. Potential allergens. Please register. Space is limited.

This event is full

Seventies Music Bingo

Wed, Feb 25, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Spend an afternoon playing music bingo with songs from the 1970s. There may not be big prizes but there will be lots of outta sight songs and far out fun. Please register.

This event is full

Wed, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Teen Volunteer Night, Wednesday's from 6pm-8pm. A current Teen Volunteer Application is required: https://theoceancountylibrary.org/teens/volunteers Ages 12 - 18.

Mindful Art Club

Thu, Feb 26, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Spend a stress-free afternoon enhancing your creativity and creating art. Materials will be provided. Please Register

Toddler Storytime

Fri, Feb 27, 10:00am - 10:45am

Stafford Meeting Room

Listen to stories and make a craft. Ages 1-3 years old. Please register.

(CANCELLED) An Afternoon with George Washington

Fri, Feb 27, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.

Cancelled

Sat, Feb 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

This program has been cancelled. Look for the performance "George Washington Remembers New Jersey", featuring historical actor David Emerson as General Washington, coming in July 2026

AAUW Monday Book Discussion

Mon, Mar 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Stafford Teen Lab

This month the group will be discussing This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub. Contact the Stafford Branch if you are interested in joining this group.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

Mon, Mar 02, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Caring for an Alzheimer's patient can be overwhelming. Join us monthly to learn how you can balance it all. Presented in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health. To register call (609) 978-4728.

Dr. Seuss Storytime - Ages 2 - 6. Please register.

Mon, Mar 02, 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.

Tue, Mar 03, 9:30am - 10:15am

Stafford Meeting Room

Celebrate Read Across America. Ages 2 - 6. A special guest from Stafford Township will be joining us with a story. Please register.

Speed Friending for Seniors

Tue, Mar 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Find potential new friends or acquaintances with shared interests through speed friending. The Library will provide questions for conversation starters. Light refreshments will be served. Register.

This event is full

Read With Pride Book Club

Tue, Mar 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Stafford Teen Lab

We are discussing Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall. Copies are at the Stafford Branch. Register/drop in. Even if you didn't read it, join us for a great conversation in partnership with Barnegat Pride

First Wednesday Book Club

Wed, Mar 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Stafford Teen Lab

This month the group will be discussing Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. Contact the Stafford Branch if you are interested in joining this group.

Wed, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Teen Volunteer Night, Wednesday's from 6pm-8pm. A current Teen Volunteer Application is required: https://theoceancountylibrary.org/teens/volunteers Ages 12 - 18.

Virtual Talk: How to Make Healthy Living Effortless and Fun - with Jenn Lueke, author of Don't Think About Dinner

Thu, Mar 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.

Thu, Mar 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Learn how to improve your health, cut down food waste (and spending), reduce your mental load, and build new kitchen skills. Please register

Messy Art - Leprechauns

Fri, Mar 06, 10:00am - 10:45am

Stafford Meeting Room

Listen to a story and make a craft. Ages 3-6. Please register.

Registration opens Friday, February 20 2026 at 10:00am

Tween/Teen Saturday Drop-In - March

Fri, Mar 06, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.

Sat, Mar 07, All day

Ages 9 - 17. Drop-in to the Teen Zone and pick up your Tween/Teen activity sheets, fun facts, word games, coloring sheets or craft. While supplies last.

English Conversation Group

Sat, Mar 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Stafford Teen Lab

Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.

Sun, Mar 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

New to speaking English? Practice English conversation and talk about current events in a friendly, informal setting. This volunteer-led group meets every 2nd and 4th Sunday at 2pm. Drop-in.

Ask a Rutgers Master Gardener - Diagnostic Clinics

Mon, Mar 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County will answer any gardening questions. Bring photos/specimens of insects and/or plants, shrubs, and trees for ID, diagnosis and recommendation. Drop in.

Coloring for Adults with Special Needs

Mon, Mar 09, 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.

Chair Yoga

Tue, Mar 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Stafford Meeting Room

Led by a certified yoga instructor, Chair Yoga allows you to stretch, learn poses and do simple breathing exercises. Wear comfortable clothes. You'll be required to sign a waiver. Please register.

Wed, Mar 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Spend the morning listening to music and coloring. Materials are provided but you may bring your own coloring projects and tools. Meets on the second Wednesday of the month. Please register.

STEM LEGO® Builders

Wed, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Stafford Meeting Room

LEGO® building fun. Join in and use the LEGO® pieces from the Library and apply creativity and building skills while having fun! Ages 5-12. Please register.

Registration opens Wednesday, February 25 2026 at 4:00pm

Tween Crafternoon: Stafford Branch - Youth Art Month

Wed, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Teen Volunteer Night, Wednesday's from 6pm-8pm. A current Teen Volunteer Application is required: https://theoceancountylibrary.org/teens/volunteers Ages 12 - 18.

Thu, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Ages 9-13. EACH ATTENDEE MUST BE REGISTERED SEPARATELY. Space is Limited. Program runs 45 minutes. Join us in the meeting room for Tween Crafternoon.

Registration opens Thursday, February 26 2026 at 4:00pm

Children's Book Bundles

Fri, Mar 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

Check out a bundle of books and a craft to take home. Ages 2-6.

New Moon Ramadan Storytime

Fri, Mar 13, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.

Sat, Mar 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Stafford Meeting Room

Listen to stories about Ramadan and make a sand art craft. Ages 4 - 8. Please register.

Registration opens Saturday, February 28 2026 at 10:00am

Support Group for Caregivers'

Mon, Mar 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Being a caregiver can be overwhelming. Learn how you can balance it all. Presented in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health. To register call (609) 978-4728.

Tween/Teen Tuesday: Stafford Branch - St. Patrick?s Day

Mon, Mar 16, 3:15pm - 4:30pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.

Adult Craft Club

Tue, Mar 17, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

Every month we make a new craft. All materials are provided. Adult crafting club meets once per month on the 3rd Tuesday. Please register.

Tue, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Ages 9-17. EACH ATTENDEE MUST BE REGISTERED SEPARATELY. Space is Limited. Program runs 45 minutes. Join us in the meeting room for this month's Teen Tuesday.

Baby & Me

Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 10:45am

Stafford Meeting Room

Songs and rhymes for birth to 12 months. Please register.

Registration opens Wednesday, March 4 2026 at 10:00am

Huntington's Disease Support Group

Wed, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Teen Volunteer Night, Wednesday's from 6pm-8pm. A current Teen Volunteer Application is required: https://theoceancountylibrary.org/teens/volunteers Ages 12 - 18.

Wed, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Stafford Meeting Room

This volunteer-led group is open to anyone with Huntington's Disease, as well as caregivers, family, or friends of someone with the disease or simply anyone interested in learning more. Drop-in.

Friends of the Stafford Library Meeting

Thu, Mar 19, 9:30am - 11:00am

Stafford Meeting Room

See what the Friends are doing to support the Stafford Branch. Join the Friends and volunteer today. Drop-in.