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Registration opens:
July 15th, 2026

Wild Jersey Find A Fossil

2026-08-12 10:00:00 2026-08-12 11:00:00 America/New_York Wild Jersey Find A Fossil Be a paleontologist for a day as we excavate real fossils from a mock rock. You will get to identify and label your fossil, then take it home to keep. Ages 8-12. Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room

Wednesday, August 12
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2026-08-12 10:00:00 2026-08-12 11:00:00 America/New_York Wild Jersey Find A Fossil Be a paleontologist for a day as we excavate real fossils from a mock rock. You will get to identify and label your fossil, then take it home to keep. Ages 8-12. Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room

Upper Shores Branch

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Be a paleontologist for a day as we excavate real fossils from a mock rock. You will get to identify and label your fossil, then take it home to keep. Ages 8-12.

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EVENT TYPE: | General | Friends Event |

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Upper Shores Branch
Phone: (732) 793-3996
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Mon, Jul 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jul 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Jul 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 19 Closed
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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.
This event is full
Mahjongg Mondays
Mon, Jul 13, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Come play Mah Jongg at the library!
Hand & Foot Card Games
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.
NJ Snake Man: Reptiles & Amphibians
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. 
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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.
This event is full
Paws for Reading
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.
This event is full
Senior Tech Workshop - Personalized Technology Help
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.
Paws for Reading
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.
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Eat Well, Live Better: Strategies for Everyday Nutrition - Presented by Hackensack Meridian Health
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!
Hand & Foot Card Games
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.
Coffee Painting with Culture Chauraha
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.
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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.
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.
Paws for Reading
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.
Color Changing Critters Craft
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.
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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.)
Petite Picasso - Art for Babies
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.
This event is full
Petite Picasso - Art for Babies
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.
This event is full
Prehistoric Fun! Live Animal Show by Unique Creatures
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.
Hand & Foot Card Games
Tue, Aug 04, 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.
Memorable Miniature Horses - Therapy Horses from Ana's World of Minis
Tue, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Upper Shores Main Floor
Come learn about therapy horses and their care. Then watch a liberty demonstration by Odyssey and a dress-up session with Roxxy. All ages welcome. Registration required.
Wild Jersey Seashell Geodes
Wed, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
We will take a look inside some real crystal geodes and talk about how they form. Then kids will make their own Borax crystal geodes from seashells! Ages 8-12.
Butterflies and Hummingbirds in Your Garden - Presented by Rutgers Master Gardeners
Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join a master gardener to discuss the environmental importance of these pollinators in your garden. Essential host and nectar plants will be discussed.
Cookbook Club
Wed, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Bring in a dish from the selected cookbook of the month to share and discuss with fellow culinary enthusiasts!
Paws for Reading
Thu, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Ages 3-12.
Live Piano: The Great American Standards
Thu, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
The talented Gary Evans visits to entertain us at the piano with his delightful music. Stop by and listen or sing along to some of your favorites! Requests are always welcome!
Thursday Book Club
Thu, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Please contact the Upper Shores Branch for details.
Morning Book Club
Fri, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Please contact the Upper Shores Branch for details.
Afternoon Book Club
Fri, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Please contact the Upper Shores Branch for details.
Crafty Kids
Mon, Aug 10, 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.
Registration opens Monday, July 13 2026 at 9:00am
Mahjongg Mondays
Mon, Aug 10, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Come play Mah Jongg at the library!
Hand & Foot Card Games
Tue, Aug 11, 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.
Watercolor with Westwood & Quinn  - Watercolor Wash And Splatter Painting - Dinosaur
Tue, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Create a colorful watercolor background using wash and splatter techniques around a dinosaur silhouette. Ages 12-18.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 14 2026 at 9:00am
Wild Jersey Find A Fossil
Wed, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Be a paleontologist for a day as we excavate real fossils from a mock rock. You will get to identify and label your fossil, then take it home to keep. Ages 8-12.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 15 2026 at 9:00am
Getting a Good Night's Sleep - Enhancing Sleep Quality - Presented by Hackensack Meridian Health
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Lack of sleep can affect you in many ways. Join Certified Sleep Health Educator Kathy Feeney and learn about sleep disorders and tips on how to get a better night's rest.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 15 2026 at 9:00am
Rhythm 'N Sound Concert
Wed, Aug 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Shores Main Floor
Come listen to this popular Jersey Shore trio whose repertoire includes rock 'n roll, pop standards, classic rock, doo-wop, disco and Motown favorites. Please register.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 15 2026 at 9:00am
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