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Registration opens:
June 25th, 2026

Andrew's Big Show
2026-07-09 18:00:00 2026-07-09 19:00:00 America/New_York Andrew's Big Show Andrew's Big Show is a family friendly variety circus show. Ages 5-12. Registration required. Manchester Branch -

Thursday, July 09
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-09 18:00:00 2026-07-09 19:00:00 America/New_York Andrew's Big Show Andrew's Big Show is a family friendly variety circus show. Ages 5-12. Registration required. Manchester Branch -

Andrew's Big Show is a family friendly variety circus show. Ages 5-12. Registration required.

Join us for a fun for all ages, one-man-comedy and circus show. Andrew’s been practicing in circuses and on cruise ships and now is bringing his show to the library. Ages 5-12. Registration required.

Register online, in-person at the Manchester Children's Desk, or by calling (732) 657-7600, option 6. Please add your first child as the main registrant and any additional children as a guest. Include the ages of all children attending.

This program is made possible through the generous support of the Ocean County Library Foundation. The Ocean County Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, now in its 25th year of enhancing services and opportunities to all Library users. 
 

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Performing Arts | General |

TAGS: | OCLFoundationSponsored |

Manchester Branch
Phone: (732) 657-7600
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Tue, Jun 09, 9:30am - 10:15am
Ages 0-3. Open playtime in our meeting room. Babies not yet walking and their caregivers are welcome to join us in the baby area to play and talk with other caregivers. Registration Required.
Playdate- Preschool
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ages 2-5. Open playtime in our meeting room. Registration Required.
Writers Group
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Bring your poetry, essays, and short stories. The Writers Group critiques each other's works and provides feedback
Fashion Club
Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages 6-12. Come to the Manchester Library to create a new mini garment, design a runway look, and play fashion games with other kids. Registration required.
Hooked On Yarn: A Knitting and Crocheting Group
Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room B
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Tween & Teen Chess/Checkers Club
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens & teens will learn to play and practice chess and checkers with one another. Ages 8 - 18. Registration is required. Please add siblings attending as guests and list each of their ages.
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Fri, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 2-5. A short storytime for beginning listeners, followed by a craft or activity and open playtime in our children's department. Registration is required.
This event is full
Stars, Stripes, and Spies: Double Lives of Hollywood Legends
Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
The Golden Age of Hollywood produced many great icons on stage and film. These patriotic celebrities used their status to voluntarily engage in dangerous counterintelligence to fight the Nazi menace.
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Dino Head Hydraulics
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 6-12. Make a dinosaur head that will move using the power of hydraulics! Registration Required.
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Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Manchester Meeting Room
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Parkinson's Speech Therapy Group
Mon, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
This program is designed to improve communication skills for those with Parkinson's and other neurological disorders.
Ocean County Veterans Services
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Tue, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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The History of Slavery in New Jersey
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Dinosaur Bingo
Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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DIY Farmer's Market Tote
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Manchester Meeting Room
As the farmer's market season is approaching, be prepared with a painted canvas tote that you made yourself. All materials will be provided.
Teen & Tween Escape Room
Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Build & Play-Toddler
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Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Sand Art
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 5-12. Join us at the library to make your own sand art creation. Registration required.
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Mon, Jun 22, 9:00am - 8:30pm
Ages 0-12. For every 5 books your child reads, they will have the opportunity to win a prize. Reading logs are available in the children's department of the Manchester Library.
Catharine "Caty" Greene: Eyewitness to the Revolution
Mon, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Carol Simon Levin portrays Catharine "Caty" Greene, the indomitable wife of Nathanael Greene, one of Gen. George Washington's most valued officers and good friend to many other revolutionary notables.
Teen Indoor Beach Games
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Pride Rainbow Heart Wreath
Tue, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Registration opens Wednesday, June 10 2026 at 9:00am
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Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Dorothy the Dinosaur Tea Party
Mon, Jun 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Tue, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Andrew's Big Show is a family friendly variety circus show. Ages 5-12. Registration required.
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