Paws for Reading

Tue, Jul 21, All day

Come check out the Friends' annual Christmas in July book sale!

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.

New Jersey's Precious Pinelands with Jenkinson's Aquarium

Wed, Jul 22, All day

Come check out the Friends' annual Christmas in July book sale!

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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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.

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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.

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Thu, Jul 23, All day

Come check out the Friends' annual Christmas in July book sale!

Perler Beads

Thu, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:45am

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Explore your creativity and make Perler bead art. Ages 10-18.

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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, All day

Come check out the Friends' annual Christmas in July book sale!

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!

Coffee Painting with Culture Chauraha

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

Color Changing Critters Craft

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Memorable Miniature Horses - Therapy Horses from Ana's World of Minis

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.

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.

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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.

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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!

Live Piano: The Great American Standards

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.

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.

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Mahjongg Mondays

Mon, Aug 10, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Come play Mah Jongg at the library!

Watercolor with Westwood & Quinn - Watercolor Wash And Splatter Painting - Dinosaur

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Draw & Discover: Charcoal for Non Artists

Thu, Aug 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Ages 3-12.

Thu, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Inspired by the American landscape in all its forms, this expressive drawing workshop is designed especially for those with no artistic experience. Registration required.

OC Purls Knitting Group

Fri, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Bring your knitting projects to the library and enjoy some conversation while you knit!

Music With Madeline

Mon, Aug 17, 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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Mahjongg Mondays

Mon, Aug 17, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Come play Mah Jongg at the library!

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Movie in the Library: Song Sung Blue

Tue, Aug 18, 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.

Nifty Nature NikNaks

Tue, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Learn about nature and our local environment, the NJ Pinelands. This program is for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 21 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 8:15pm

Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together. PG-13 (133 min.)

Registration opens Tuesday, July 21 2026 at 9:00am

Craft Buffet

Wed, Aug 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Join us for open craft time at the library. Ages 3-18. Please register each child separately.

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

The Strictly 60s

Wed, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Upper Shores Main Floor

The Strictly 60's Band will take you on a musical journey with a spectacular playlist in a wide variety of styles including British Invasion, Motown, Rock and Roll, Soul, Surf, Doo Wop and R&B.

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

This Episode is Called...Bingo at the Library

Thu, Aug 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Come play dog family bingo and win prizes! Ages 4-10. Registration required.

Registration opens Thursday, July 23 2026 at 9:00am