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Registration opens:
June 30th, 2026

Gemstone Dig
2026-07-30 10:30:00 2026-07-30 11:30:00 America/New_York Gemstone Dig Look for gemstones in a mock rock, then clean and identify them. Children will take home the gemstones they find. Age 5-12 Please Register Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room

Thursday, July 30
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-07-30 10:30:00 2026-07-30 11:30:00 America/New_York Gemstone Dig Look for gemstones in a mock rock, then clean and identify them. Children will take home the gemstones they find. Age 5-12 Please Register Berkeley Branch - Berkeley Meeting Room

Berkeley Branch

Berkeley Meeting Room

Look for gemstones in a mock rock, then clean and identify them. Children will take home the gemstones they find. Age 5-12 Please Register

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM/STEAM/MAKER | General |

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Berkeley Branch
Phone: (732) 269-2144
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We're closed Friday July 03 due to Independence Day (Observed)
We're closed Saturday July 04 due to Independence Day
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
Fri, Jul 03 Closed
(Independence Day (Observed))
Sat, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day)
Sun, Jul 05 Closed
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Movies for Adults with Special Challenges
Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Berkeley Meeting Room
Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.
Teen Craft: Pride Keepsake Boxes
Tue, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Berkeley Meeting Room
Come in and paint a ceramic rainbow keepsake box to celebrate pride month. Ages 13 - 18.
Pollinators, Plants, & Postcards: Eco-Activism through Art
Wed, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Berkeley Meeting Room
Illustrator and wildlife conservationist Katy Tanis shares the powerful impact a few native plants can make in supporting our local ecosystem. Registration required.
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Mah Jongg
Thu, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Berkeley Meeting Room
Weekly open play Mah Jongg from 1-4 Players must bring their own set and current card.
Tween Craft
Mon, Jul 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Berkeley Meeting Room
Advanced crafting for our older kids. Age 8-12 Please Register
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Movies for Adults with Special Challenges
Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Berkeley Meeting Room
Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.
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Jessica Carroll Sings Americana
Wed, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Berkeley Meeting Room
Jessica Carroll performs patriotic hymns and Americana folk songs and shares stories about their origins. Sponsored by The Friends of the Berkeley Library.
Andrew's Big Show
Wed, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Berkeley Meeting Room
Andrew's Big Show is a family friendly variety circus show. Ages 5-12. Registration required.
Mah Jongg
Thu, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Berkeley Meeting Room
Weekly open play Mah Jongg from 1-4 Players must bring their own set and current card.
Baby & Toddler Social Hour
Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Berkeley Meeting Room
Open play and socialization time for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Ages 0-4
Friday Afternoon Book Discussion
Fri, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Berkeley Meeting Room
Please contact the Berkeley Branch for details.
Jellyfish Embroidery
Mon, Jul 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Berkeley Meeting Room
Stop by the library and create a beautiful Jellyfish embroidery project. Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Library.
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Movies for Adults with Special Challenges
Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Berkeley Meeting Room
Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.
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Anime Club for Teens
Tue, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Berkeley Meeting Room
Come by and watch anime, do a craft, and discuss the latest manga. Ages 13 - 18.
Sensory Play
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Berkeley Meeting Room
Learn through play in a relaxed environment. Age 2-5 Please Register
Teen Craft: Ceramic Painting
Wed, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Berkeley Meeting Room
Ages 13 - 18.
Intro to Computers
Wed, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Stop by the library with your own device for this introductory course. Please register.
Mah Jongg
Thu, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Berkeley Meeting Room
Weekly open play Mah Jongg from 1-4 Players must bring their own set and current card.
T-Rex Tea Party
Fri, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Berkeley Meeting Room
Learn from a T Rex about Tea Party Manners and practice with snacks. Play games and make a craft to take home. Age 5-12 Please Register Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Library
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T-Rex Tea Party
Fri, Jul 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Berkeley Meeting Room
Learn from a T Rex about Tea Party Manners and practice with snacks. Play games and make a craft to take home. Age 5-12 Please Register Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Library
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Tween Craft
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Berkeley Meeting Room
Advanced crafting for our older kids. Age 8-12 Please Register
Movies for Adults with Special Challenges
Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Berkeley Meeting Room
Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.
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American Bandstand
Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Berkeley Meeting Room
Rick Feingold presents American Bandstand, a show that originated in 1957 as a five-day-a-week afternoon television program. Sponsored by the Ocean County Library Foundation.
Watercolor with Westwood & Quinn  - Ink Sketch & Watercolor Painting - Ancient Ruins
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Berkeley Meeting Room
Sketch ancient ruins with fine liner pens and bring it to life with watercolor. For ages 13-18.
Mah Jongg
Thu, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Berkeley Meeting Room
Weekly open play Mah Jongg from 1-4 Players must bring their own set and current card.
Baby & Toddler Social Hour
Fri, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Berkeley Meeting Room
Open play and socialization time for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Ages 0-4
Chair Yoga
Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Berkeley Meeting Room
Join us for a relaxing morning session of chair yoga for adults led by certified yoga instructor, Linda Higley. A waiver form must be signed before the start of the program to participate.
Blood Drive
Mon, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Berkeley Meeting Room
American Red Cross Blood Drive Make a difference and donate blood. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. To make an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org.
Movies for Adults with Special Challenges
Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Berkeley Meeting Room
Individuals and day programs for adults with special needs are welcome to enjoy a movie in our meeting room. Room opens at 10:30, movie starts at 11:30am.
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Super Hero Storytime
Tue, Jul 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Berkeley Meeting Room
Meet our Wonderous Woman Hero and listen to stories. Every child will have a chance to meet and take photos. Age 0-12 Please Register Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Library
An Evening with Gregory Andrus - Author of A Walk Along the Jersey Shore
Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Berkeley Meeting Room
Join Gregory for an evening of stories, chapter readings, and open discussion as we learn about the everchanging shore, and how we are each on our own journey.
Gemstone Dig
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Berkeley Meeting Room
Look for gemstones in a mock rock, then clean and identify them. Children will take home the gemstones they find. Age 5-12 Please Register
Registration opens Tuesday, June 30 2026 at 10:30am
Mah Jongg
Thu, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Berkeley Meeting Room
Weekly open play Mah Jongg from 1-4 Players must bring their own set and current card.
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