JAM (Joy, Art, Music)

Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Drop in with your own supplies.

The History of Sunflowers - and How to Grow Them in the Home Garden

Mon, Jun 29, 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, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Learn about the different varieties of sunflowers and how to grow them. Some supplies provided. Presented by certified Rutgers Master Gardener of Ocean County.

The Patriot - (R) 165 minutes

Mon, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 3:45pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Join us for an afternoon movie at the Barnegat Library.

Mon, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

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

Friendly Rivals: Aaron Burr & Alexander Hamilton at Monmouth - with Dr. David Martin

Tue, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

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Tue, Jun 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Join us as we welcome Dr. David Martin, the President of the Friends of the Monmouth Battlefield, who will give a lecture on two very important figures in our early American history.

First Wednesday Book Club

Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

Barnegat Meeting Room

This month the group will be discussing The Measure by Nikki Erlick. Contact the Barnegat Branch if you are interested in joining this group.

Cancelled

Craft Closet Cleanout - tween & teen craft

Wed, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Help us make room in our craft closet and make leftover crafts. Ages 9-15.

Caregiver Support Group

Thu, Jul 02, 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.

Patriotic Beaded Bracelets - tween & teen craft

Thu, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Drop in with your own supplies.

Cancelled

Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Join us to make a patriotic beaded bracelet. Ages 9-15.

Lunch and Movie: Letters to Juliet - (PG) 105 minutes

Mon, Jul 06, 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 06, 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.

This event is full

Celebrating Disability Pride Month with Author Jen Malia

Mon, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

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

Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:30am

Barnegat Meeting Room

In honor of Disability Pride Month, join us for an Author's Visit with Jen Malia, autistic author of Too Sticky! Sensory Issues with Autism. Q&A session to follow. Please register.

Gemstone Dig - for tweens and teens

Tue, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Drop in with your own supplies.

Book Café

Tue, Jul 07, 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.

Andrew's Big Show

Wed, Jul 08, 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

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

This event is full

Wed, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Become a gem hunter! Crack open a mock rock to uncover hidden gemstones, then clean, identify, and take home the treasures you discover. Sponsored by Friends of the Barnegat Library. Ages 9-15.

This event is full

A Farmer's Market Meal with Chef Brian Cook

Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

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

Fish Stained Glass - tween & teen craft

Thu, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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Cancelled

Thu, Jul 09, 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Join us to make a fish stained glass. Ages 9-15.

Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Barnegat Meeting Room

Drop in with your own supplies.

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.

Registration opens Tuesday, June 30 2026 at 9:00am

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.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 9:00am

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.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 9:00am

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

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.

Registration opens Thursday, July 2 2026 at 9:00am

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.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 7 2026 at 9:00am

Candy Bingo - Family Program

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

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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.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 8 2026 at 9:00am

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.

Cancelled

Diamond Art Stickers - tween & teen craft

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

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

Elivistory: 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.

Registration opens Friday, July 10 2026 at 9:00am

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.

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.