Back to School with Confidence (Grades 4-5)

Ask a Rutgers Master Gardener - Diagnostic Clinics

Mon, Jul 13, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Stop by the children's area to complete a scavenger hunt. New scavenger hunt each Monday from 6/22 to 8/24.

Mon, Jul 13, 9:30am - 11:30am

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.

Gardening Down the Shore

Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

This presentation will include the challenges of shore gardening, helpful tips for seashore gardening, native plants of the seashore, and salt tolerant plants.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl - (PG-13) 143 minutes

Mon, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Join us for an afternoon movie at the Barnegat Library.

NJ Snake Man: Reptiles & Amphibians

Mon, Jul 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

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

Tue, Jul 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

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.

This event is full

Black Bear, Black Bear Who are you? - w/ Cloverdale Farm County Park

Tue, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Drop in with your own supplies.

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

Barnegat Meeting Room

During this hands-on, interactive program, the staff at Cloverdale Farm County Park will discuss the life of the American Black Bear. Ages 3 - 6. Register.

This event is full

Black Bears - w/ Cloverdale Farm County Park

Wed, Jul 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Cloverdale Farm County Park staff will discuss the preferred habitat, diet, life, and the lesser known complex communication behavior of the American Black Bear. Ages 7 - 11. Register.

This event is full

Blending Fun With Amy for Teens - Iced Coffee Barista Edition

Wed, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Join Amy Paradise for a hands-on workshop! Learn to make iced brown sugar shaken espresso, whipped coffee, homemade sweet creamers, and cold foam. Potential allergens. Ages 10-18

EWE Knit and Crochet

Thu, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Drop in with your own supplies.

Cancelled

Melted Crayon Keychains - tween & teen craft

Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Join us to make melted crayon keychains. Ages 9-15.

Kosmic Kimmie's Science Show - Ages 6 - 11

Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Kosmic Kimmie's Science Show is a STEAM-based, hands-on learning experience designed to make science accessible, interactive, and entertaining. Ages 6 - 11. Register.

This event is full

Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Drop in with your own supplies.

Regretting You - (PG-13) 116 minutes

Mon, Jul 20, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Stop by the children's area to complete a scavenger hunt. New scavenger hunt each Monday from 6/22 to 8/24.

Mon, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Join us for an afternoon movie at the Barnegat Library.

Dinosaur Storytime - Ages 3 - 6

Mon, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

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

Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Barnegat Meeting Room

Come for a special dinosaur themed storytime. Ages 3 - 6. Register all attending children.

This event is full

Candy Bingo - Family Program

Tue, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Drop in with your own supplies.

Art Chat

Tue, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Meet and talk with local artists. Bring your own work for feedback.

Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Come to the library for family fun. Ages 4 - 12. Register children.

This event is full

Cancelled

Tie-Dye-Tastic - tween & teen craft

Wed, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Get creative with tie-dye! Design a t-shirt, drawstring bag, or tote. Limited t-shirt sizes (S-XL) available first come, first served. All supplies provided. Ages 10-17.

EWE Knit and Crochet

Thu, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Drop in with your own supplies.

Cancelled

Diamond Art Stickers - tween & teen craft

Thu, Jul 23, 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Join us to make diamond art stickers. Ages 9-15.

Elvistory: The Spirit of '76 - USA 250th Celebration

Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Elvistory: The Spirit of '76 takes audiences on a nostalgic journey back to a defining year in American pop culture.

DIY Dreamcatcher Craft - Ages 7 - 12

Fri, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:30am

Barnegat Meeting Room

Have fun crafting your own dreamcatcher. Ages 7 - 11. Register.

This event is full

Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Drop in with your own supplies.

Ask a Rutgers Master Gardener - Diagnostic Clinics

Mon, Jul 27, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Stop by the children's area to complete a scavenger hunt. New scavenger hunt each Monday from 6/22 to 8/24.

Mon, Jul 27, 9:30am - 11:30am

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.

JAM (Joy, Art, Music) - for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

This event is full

Song Sung Blue - (PG-13) 133 minutes

Mon, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Join us for an afternoon movie at the Barnegat Library.

Mon, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

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

Wood Painting for Adults

Tue, Jul 28, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Paint your own custom wooden sign with Debby Pease! Choose your favorite stencil and bring home a fun, decorative piece you made yourself. Sponsored by Friends of the Barnegat Library.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 14 2026 at 9:00am

Cartooning Lessons - Telling Your Stories Using the Language of Comics

Tue, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Drop in with your own supplies.

Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Author Mike Dawson is back at Barnegat library for a cartooning lesson workshop. Participants will be led through hands-on drawing exercises. Book signing follows. Ages 8-12. Registration required.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 14 2026 at 9:00am

Faux Fossils - Ages 5 - 7

Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Learn how fossils teach us about living things of long ago with Debbie of WILD Jersey. Children will examine some real fossils, and then make their own fossil impression to keep. Ages 5 - 7. Register

Registration opens Wednesday, July 15 2026 at 9:00am

New Jersey's Precious Pinelands with Jenkinson's Aquarium

Wed, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

During this live show, meet animal ambassadors to learn all about the history of these vast oak-pine forests, their diverse wildlife. Ages 8-17.

Quirky Dinosaur Candles - for teens

Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Create your own scented soy candle with an artist from Westwood & Quinn! Choose a signature scent, design a quirky dinosaur-themed label, and top it with a fossil-shaped wax melt. Ages 13-18.

A Farmer's Market Meal with Chef Brian Cook

Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Learn how to make a simple meal with ingredients found at a farmer's market for a true farm to table experience.

This event is full

EWE Knit and Crochet

Thu, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Drop in with your own supplies.

Cancelled

Flower Wreaths - tween & teen craft

Thu, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Join us to make a flower wreath. Ages 9-15.

The Strange World of Reptiles

Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

See, touch, and learn about reptiles, including snakes, lizards, and turtles. Ages 5-12. Registration is required.

Registration opens Thursday, July 16 2026 at 9:00am

Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Drop in with your own supplies.

Lunch and Movie: Night at the Museum - (PG) 108 minutes

Mon, Aug 03, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Stop by the children's area to complete a scavenger hunt. New scavenger hunt each Monday from 6/22 to 8/24.

Mon, Aug 03, 12:30pm - 3:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Join us for an afternoon movie and lunch at the Barnegat Library. Lunch will be provided by Causeway CARes at 12:30 pm. If you are attending the lunch, please register. The movie begins at 1 pm.

Registration opens Monday, July 20 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, Aug 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

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

First Wednesday Book Club

Tue, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Drop in with your own supplies.

Book Café

Tue, Aug 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Drop in and talk about what you're reading and enjoy light refreshments. Sponsored by the Friends of the Barnegat Library.

Wed, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

Barnegat Meeting Room

This month the group will be discussing "Life We Bury" by Allen Eskens. Contact the Barnegat Branch if you are interested in joining this group.

Blending Fun with Amy - Smoothie Bowls

Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Join us for a fun and educational smoothie bowl blending demo and tasting program. Potential allergen. Sponsored by Friends of the Barnegat Branch.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 22 2026 at 9:00am

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens - Unearth a Story Edition

Wed, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Embark on a beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons adventure in a world full of prehistoric creatures and ancient discoveries. Open to new and experienced players. Ages 13 - 18.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 15 2026 at 9:00am

Caregiver Support Group

Thu, Aug 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Barnegat 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.

The Sky Tonight - Planetarium Show - for tweens and teens

Thu, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Drop in with your own supplies.

Thu, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Join us for an unforgettable day of stargazing from the comfort of the Library. ages 10-18.

Registration opens Thursday, July 16 2026 at 9:00am

Sat, Aug 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Drop in with your own supplies.

Jurassic World - (PG-13) 124 minutes

Mon, Aug 10, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Stop by the children's area to complete a scavenger hunt. New scavenger hunt each Monday from 6/22 to 8/24.

Mon, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Join us for an afternoon movie at the Barnegat Library.

Back to School with Confidence (Grades 2-3) - Presented by NJ4S Compass Ocean County

Mon, Aug 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

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

Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Barnegat Meeting Room

Sign-up for this three-week series. Each week will feature a new topic so you can go back to school with A+ confidence. Presented by NJ4S Compass Ocean County.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 28 2026 at 9:00am

Back to School with Confidence (Grades 4-5) - Presented by NJ4S Compass Ocean County

Tue, Aug 11, 11:15am - 11:45am

Barnegat Meeting Room

Sign-up for this three-week series. Each week will feature a new topic so you can go back to school with A+ confidence. Presented by NJ4S Compass Ocean County.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 28 2026 at 9:00am