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Registration opens:
July 15th, 2026

Anime Cooking With Chef Brian
2026-07-29 18:00:00 2026-07-29 19:30:00 America/New_York Anime Cooking With Chef Brian Join Chef Brian for a live cooking demonstration where you'll learn how to make delicious anime-inspired dishes inspired by your favorite shows. Potential allergen. Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Wednesday, July 29
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-29 18:00:00 2026-07-29 19:30:00 America/New_York Anime Cooking With Chef Brian Join Chef Brian for a live cooking demonstration where you'll learn how to make delicious anime-inspired dishes inspired by your favorite shows. Potential allergen. Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Lacey Branch

Lacey Meeting Room

Join Chef Brian for a live cooking demonstration where you'll learn how to make delicious anime-inspired dishes inspired by your favorite shows. Potential allergen.

Watch, learn, and get hungry as we create dumplings, chicken katsu, and veggie sushi rolls together!  Registration required. 12-18.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Food | Cultural Heritage & Celebrations |

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Lacey Branch
Phone: (609) 693-8566
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We're closed Friday July 03 due to Independence Day (Observed)
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Mon, Jun 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Mon, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Art Exhibit Reception and Author Talk with Katy Tanis - All ages
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Join children's book author and illustrator Katy Tanis for an art exhibition, author talk, and book signing, along with a coloring craft for younger readers! All ages. Please register.
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250 Trivia: American History Trivia
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Test your knowledge and have some fun at American History Trivia! From the early colonies to the modern era, this friendly competition covers a wide range of U.S. history topics.
Adults with Developmental Disabilities: Builders' Club
Mon, Jul 06, 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.
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Art Community of Lacey Reception
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Stitch It Club
Tue, Jul 07, 9:30am - 11:30am
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Come knit, crochet, sew, or embroider with fellow stitch it members. Share leisurely conversation & tips. All skill levels are welcome.
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Tue, Jul 07, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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Superhero Teen Movie & Game Night - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Hang out, play games, and watch Superman (2025, PG-13, 122 minutes)
Read With Pride Book Club
Tue, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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America 250 Storytime - Ages 3-5
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Lacey Meeting Room
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Join us for a fun, family experience with classic and new board games. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lacey Library.
Cookie Excavation - Ages 6 - 12
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Lacey Meeting Room
Uncover artifacts like an archaeologist by excavating chocolate chips from a cookie, and learn about the tools and terms used by archaeologists! Potential allergens. Please register.
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Open Playtime - Best for ages 1 - 5 with a caregiver
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Stop in, play and meet new friends. No registration required.
Reading Buddies - Grade K - 3rd
Mon, Jul 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.
Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 9:00am
Ocean County Health Department Resource Table
Mon, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Stop by the library for a drop-in Resource Table hosted by the Ocean County Health Department.
K-Pop Karaoke & Krafts - For ages 10-16
Mon, Jul 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Sing your favorite K-Pop hits and enjoy making some K-Pop inspired Shrinky Dinks!
Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 9:00am
Mother Goose Time - For babies up to 18 months and their caregivers.
Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Rhythm, rhyme, music and movement for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Please register.
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Blending Fun With Amy for Teens - Iced Coffee Barista Edition
Tue, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Enjoy this hands-on workshop with Amy Paradise. Attendees will learn about prepping iced brown sugar shaken espresso, iced whipped coffee, homemade sweet creamers, homemade cold foam.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 30 2026 at 9:00am
Meet the Mayor
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The Spirits of 1776 - South Jersey Ghost Research
Tue, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
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From Scratch: Ketchup & Mustard - Teen & Adult
Wed, Jul 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lacey Meeting Room
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Registration opens Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 9:00am
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Registration opens Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 9:00am
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Lacey Meeting Room
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Lacey Meeting Room
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Lacey Meeting Room
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Adults with Developmental Disabilities: Book Talk and Craft
Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Come join us to read and discuss a book celebrating Summer and make paper plate baseball lacing craft. Made possible by the Kearny Bank Foundation Grant. Please register for this event.
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LGBTQIA+ Senior Social Group
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Lacey Meeting Room
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Lacey Meeting Room
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Lacey Meeting Room
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Media: Unfiltered - Media Literacy For Teens - Presented by St. Francis Counseling Services
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NJ Snake Man Reptlies & Amphibians - For ages 3 - 12
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Lacey Meeting Room
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Lacey Meeting Room
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Lacey Meeting Room
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Lacey Meeting Room
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Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes and songs followed by a simple craft. Feel free to wear your coziest pajamas.
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Penguin Pointers with Jenkinson's Aquarium - Lacey 50th Anniversary
Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
In honor of the Lacey Branch's 50th Anniversary join us as Jenkinson's Aquarium presents Penguin Pointers. Potential allergens. Please register. Sponsored by the Ocean County Library Foundation Grant.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 14 2026 at 9:00am
Friends of the Lacey Library Meeting
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Lacey Meeting Room
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Lacey Historical Society: History of the Lacey Library - Lacey 50th Anniversary
Tue, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
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Digging up the Past: Fossils of New Jersey - Ages 6 to 10
Wed, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lacey Meeting Room
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Anime Cooking With Chef Brian
Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Join Chef Brian for a live cooking demonstration where you'll learn how to make delicious anime-inspired dishes inspired by your favorite shows. Potential allergen.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 15 2026 at 9:00am
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