Paw Patrol Party

Mon, Sep 21, All day

The Toms River, Lakewood, Plumsted, and Tuckerton Branches are collecting kids costumes for ages 0-11 throughout September. Costumes will be given away for free at FanNation on October 3rd.

Mon, Sep 21, All day

Do you have any gently used costumes your kids can no longer wear?

Hispanic Flavors Taste Test

Mon, Sep 21, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Mon, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Discovery Room

Registration required; starting 9/7. Please register each child individually. Learn about Hispanic countries through a food tasting. Ages 6-12.

DIY Mini Comics

Mon, Sep 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Teen Zone

Celebrate National Comic Book Day by creating your own mini comic book using one sheet of paper. Start with a pre-made template for your tiny creation or make your own!

Baby & Me

Mon, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins September 7. Please register each child's name individually. Visit the library for a program for you and your baby. For babies up to 12 months with a caregiver.

Rescheduled

Back To School Shrinky Dinks

Mon, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

New date Monday, September 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Relive Your Millennial Childhood

Intro To Clay Animation

Mon, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Bring Your Clay Creation To Life!

This event is full

Tue, Sep 22, All day

The Toms River, Lakewood, Plumsted, and Tuckerton Branches are collecting kids costumes for ages 0-11 throughout September. Costumes will be given away for free at FanNation on October 3rd.

Tue, Sep 22, All day

Do you have any gently used costumes your kids can no longer wear?

Book Bundles to Go

Tue, Sep 22, 9:00am - 10:00am

YS Living Room/YS Area

As supplies last, check out a bundle of books from the children's department and a craft to take home. Ages 3 - 7.

Tue, Sep 22, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Tue, Sep 22, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made That Out Of Cardboard?

Rescheduled

DIY Mini Comics

Tue, Sep 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

New date Monday, September 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Celebrate National Comic Book Day by creating your own mini comic book using one sheet of paper. Start with a pre-made template for your tiny creation or make your own!

Paint Like Alma Thomas

Tue, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Discovery Room

Registration required, begins 9/8. Please register each child individually. Ages 6-12. Celebrate groundbreaking artist Alma Thomas's birthday by learning about her and creating your own masterpiece.

Cancelled

Vinyl Record Nights

Tue, Sep 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Come unwind and listen to curated vinyl records.

Knitting 101

Tue, Sep 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Learn beginner friendly knitting skills through hands on & guided instruction.

Wed, Sep 23, All day

The Toms River, Lakewood, Plumsted, and Tuckerton Branches are collecting kids costumes for ages 0-11 throughout September. Costumes will be given away for free at FanNation on October 3rd.

Wed, Sep 23, All day

Do you have any gently used costumes your kids can no longer wear?

Wed, Sep 23, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Wed, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Home Town Dairy

New to speaking English? Join us and talk about current events and more. New members welcome.

DIY Hoop Art Craft for Teens

Wed, Sep 23, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's a Go!

Adult Crochet Club

Wed, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

BYOCP! Bring Your Own Crochet Project!

Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Home Town Dairy

Learn to create DIY hoop art! Ages 12-18. Please Register

Thu, Sep 24, All day

The Toms River, Lakewood, Plumsted, and Tuckerton Branches are collecting kids costumes for ages 0-11 throughout September. Costumes will be given away for free at FanNation on October 3rd.

Thu, Sep 24, All day

Do you have any gently used costumes your kids can no longer wear?

LEAP Class Beginner

Thu, Sep 24, 9:30am - 11:30am

Green Room

The Library Equal Access Program (LEAP) provides free training in the use of assistive technology on the iPad or iPhone. iPad experience is a prerequisite for this course.

Thu, Sep 24, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Sign Language Storytime

Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discovery Room

Registration required; starting 9/10. Please register each child individually. Children will be introduced to sign language through stories, songs, and a simple craft. Ages 3-5.

Radical Robots

Thu, Sep 24, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Walk 4 Memory

Thu, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Mancini Hall

Walk 4 Memory is a multi-sensory, indoor walking based, FUN and Easy to Follow, movement to music program designed to improve body and brain fitness.

Radical Robots

Thu, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Pens & Pages Teen Writing Club

Thu, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

One-on-One beginner-level assistance with your device (phone, tablet, laptop, etc.).

This event is full

Thu, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Home Town Dairy

Ever wish that you could brainstorm with other writers about your writing projects? Now you can! Join your fellow word nerds to chat about all things writing while listening to lo-fi music.

Autism/IDD Professionals Panel Discussion - Featuring Providers from Children's Specialized Hospital

Thu, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Mancini Hall

There are many types of medical providers and therapists who work with those affected by autism or other intellectual/developmental disabilities. Do you know who they are and what they do?

Virtual Talk: Musician and Children's Author Lucky Diaz - Virtual

Thu, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

One-on-One beginner-level assistance with your device (phone, tablet, laptop, etc.).

This event is full

Thu, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/197405

Virtual Talk: Autor de libros infantiles - Lucky Diaz - Virtual

Thu, Sep 24, 8:00pm - 8:30pm

To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/198086

Fri, Sep 25, All day

The Toms River, Lakewood, Plumsted, and Tuckerton Branches are collecting kids costumes for ages 0-11 throughout September. Costumes will be given away for free at FanNation on October 3rd.

Fri, Sep 25, All day

Do you have any gently used costumes your kids can no longer wear?

Fri, Sep 25, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Fri, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Fri, Sep 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Fri, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Fri, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Sat, Sep 26, All day

The Toms River, Lakewood, Plumsted, and Tuckerton Branches are collecting kids costumes for ages 0-11 throughout September. Costumes will be given away for free at FanNation on October 3rd.

Sat, Sep 26, All day

Do you have any gently used costumes your kids can no longer wear?

Sun, Sep 27, All day

The Toms River, Lakewood, Plumsted, and Tuckerton Branches are collecting kids costumes for ages 0-11 throughout September. Costumes will be given away for free at FanNation on October 3rd.

Sun, Sep 27, All day

Do you have any gently used costumes your kids can no longer wear?

Sun, Sep 27, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch. Due to the high demand, there is a limit of 15 minutes in the Space on Sundays. Availability is first come, first serve.

Mon, Sep 28, All day

The Toms River, Lakewood, Plumsted, and Tuckerton Branches are collecting kids costumes for ages 0-11 throughout September. Costumes will be given away for free at FanNation on October 3rd.

Mon, Sep 28, All day

Do you have any gently used costumes your kids can no longer wear?

Back To School Shrinky Dinks

Mon, Sep 28, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Relive Your Millennial Childhood

After School Snack Kitchen for Teens

Mon, Sep 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Home Town Dairy

Teens! Learn to make simple, fun snacks to take your after school snacking to the next level. Potential Allergens.

Tue, Sep 29, All day

The Toms River, Lakewood, Plumsted, and Tuckerton Branches are collecting kids costumes for ages 0-11 throughout September. Costumes will be given away for free at FanNation on October 3rd.

Tue, Sep 29, All day

Do you have any gently used costumes your kids can no longer wear?

Tue, Sep 29, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Tue, Sep 29, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Tue, Sep 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

One-on-One beginner-level assistance with your device (phone, tablet, laptop, etc.).

This event is full

Tue, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

One-on-One beginner-level assistance with your device (phone, tablet, laptop, etc.).

This event is full

All About Me Storytime

Tue, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Discovery Room

Registration required, begins 9/15. Please register each child individually. Let's learn more about our bodies through stories, songs, and play. Ages 12-23 months.

Knitting 101

Tue, Sep 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Learn beginner friendly knitting skills through hands on & guided instruction.

Wed, Sep 30, All day

The Toms River, Lakewood, Plumsted, and Tuckerton Branches are collecting kids costumes for ages 0-11 throughout September. Costumes will be given away for free at FanNation on October 3rd.

Wed, Sep 30, All day

Do you have any gently used costumes your kids can no longer wear?

Wed, Sep 30, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Wed, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Home Town Dairy

New to speaking English? Join us and talk about current events and more. New members welcome.

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins September 16. Please register each child individually. Learn and grow pre-literacy skills with interactive stories, songs, and more. Ages 2-3 with a caregiver.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Wed, Sep 30, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Wed, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Teen Zone

Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB).

FanNation Kickoff - WREP: When Radio Entertained People

Wed, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Mancini Hall

We're kicking off FanNation with an evening "broadcast" of a play from the Golden Age of radio, performed live by WREP's veteran actors.

DIY Sea Glass Succulents

Wed, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Create your very own artificial succulent using sea glass.

This event is full

Trevor's Banned Book Club

Wed, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Home Town Dairy

Trevor's Banned Book Club believes reading is fundamental and knowledge is power. Gather to read and discuss books that have been subject to bans across the country.

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Exhibit - By Kenneth Hoffman

Thu, Oct 01, All day

McConnell Gallery

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Photography Exhibit by Kenneth Hoffman

LEAP Class Beginner

Thu, Oct 01, 9:30am - 11:30am

Green Room

The Library Equal Access Program (LEAP) provides free training in the use of assistive technology on the iPad or iPhone. iPad experience is a prerequisite for this course.

Thu, Oct 01, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Quiet Cricut Morning

Thu, Oct 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Won't Hear A Chirp!

Think Like a Salesperson and Succeed Like a Business Owner - Small Business Seminar

Thu, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?

Thu, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Home Town Dairy

1Ark presents how to succeed in small business by thinking like a sales person!

FanNation Kick-off - The Amazing Eskies

Thu, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Mancini Hall

Join us for a fun, interactive performance by local celebrities, Buddy & Meri--The Amazing Eskies!

Virtual Talk: Dystopian Icon Veronica Roth - Virtual

Thu, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/212074

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Exhibit - By Kenneth Hoffman

Fri, Oct 02, All day

McConnell Gallery

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Photography Exhibit by Kenneth Hoffman

Sensory Space Storytime

Fri, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sensory Space

Registration required; begins 9/18. Please register each child individually. Enjoy stories and songs while engaging your little one's senses in our calming Sensory Space. Ages 3-5.

This event is full

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Exhibit - By Kenneth Hoffman

Fri, Oct 02, 12:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Sat, Oct 03, All day

McConnell Gallery

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Photography Exhibit by Kenneth Hoffman

FanNation: The Geekstravaganza

Sat, Oct 03, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Sat, Oct 03, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Join us for our annual FanNation event on Saturday, October 3rd from 10 AM to 4 PM!

Board Game Testing - Presented by Jersey Shore Gamery

Sat, Oct 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Help test a new game called WarBand--a modern tabletop strategy game with an old school fantasy heart. Easy to learn, rewarding to master.

K-Pop Dance Class

Sat, Oct 03, 10:00am - 10:45am

Mancini Hall

Learn to dance like your favorite K-Pop idols with Paige Cassidy from Saucy Studios! All participants must sign a waiver.

Children's Padawan Training Class - Presented by Saber Guild Corellia

Sat, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Mancini Hall

Costumed Jedi instructors guide children to "Use the Force".

Introduction to Magic the Gathering ™

Sat, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Home Town Dairy

Learn how to play one of the most popular trading card games. Staff will provide a quick introduction and then guide patrons in beginner friendly games of spell slinging fun.

K-Pop Dance Class

Sat, Oct 03, 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Mancini Hall

Learn to dance like your favorite K-Pop idols with Paige Cassidy from Saucy Studios! All participants must sign a waiver.

Dungeons & Dragons Live

Sat, Oct 03, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Green Room

Join players on an adventure in the world of Dungeons and Dragons!

Puzzle Painting with Nonny Creates

Sat, Oct 03, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Home Town Dairy

Step into the Upside Down!

Board Game Testing - Presented by Jersey Shore Gamery

Sat, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Help test a new game called WarBand--a modern tabletop strategy game with an old school fantasy heart. Easy to learn, rewarding to master.

Children's Padawan Training Class - Presented by Saber Guild Corellia

Sat, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Mancini Hall

Costumed Jedi instructors guide children to "Use the Force".

FanNation Kids Costume Giveaway

Sat, Oct 03, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Discovery Room

Are you in need of a child's Halloween costume?

Nerdy Trivia

Sat, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Mancini Hall

Compete as a team in Jeopardy-style nerdy trivia for the chance to win small prizes. These games will include some of the following categories, anime, games, movies, and other interests and fandoms.

3D Wall Art with Nonny Creates

Sat, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Home Town Dairy

Paint and assemble individual layers to build a multi-dimensional art piece that looks ready to call the Avengers. Space is limited. Sign-up at the FanNation Lobby Table.

FanNation Cosplay Contest

Sat, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Mancini Hall

Represent your fandom and participate in our cosplay contest where prizes will be awarded to the top 3 cosplayers.

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Exhibit - By Kenneth Hoffman

Sun, Oct 04, All day

McConnell Gallery

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Photography Exhibit by Kenneth Hoffman

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Exhibit - By Kenneth Hoffman

Sun, Oct 04, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch. Due to the high demand, there is a limit of 15 minutes in the Space on Sundays. Availability is first come, first serve.

Mon, Oct 05, All day

McConnell Gallery

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Photography Exhibit by Kenneth Hoffman

Essential Computer Skills for Everyday Use

Mon, Oct 05, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Spiral Wooden Mobile

Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins 9/21. Please register each child individually. Paint and customize your own spiral wooden mobile using beads, ribbon, paper, and other decorative materials. Ages 7-12.

Registration opens Monday, September 21 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, Oct 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Three hands-on sessions. Please register for each session you plan to attend.

This event is full

Beginner Crocheting Class

Mon, Oct 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Once You Get Started, You'll Be Hooked!

This event is full

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Exhibit - By Kenneth Hoffman

Tue, Oct 06, All day

McConnell Gallery

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Photography Exhibit by Kenneth Hoffman

It's Fun to Be One Storytime

Tue, Oct 06, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Tue, Oct 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins 9/22. Please register each child individually. Grow little one's love for the library with stories, songs, playtime, and more. Ages 12-23 months with a caregiver.

Registration opens Tuesday, September 22 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Oct 06, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Tue, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

One-on-One beginner-level assistance with your device (phone, tablet, laptop, etc.).

This event is full

Virtual Talk: Food Network Star Joe Sasto - Virtual

Tue, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

One-on-One beginner-level assistance with your device (phone, tablet, laptop, etc.).

This event is full

Tue, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/209326

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Exhibit - By Kenneth Hoffman

Tue, Oct 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Cancelled

Game Night for Adults

Tue, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Come play video games at the library and make new friends.

Wed, Oct 07, All day

McConnell Gallery

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Photography Exhibit by Kenneth Hoffman

Book Bundles to Go

Wed, Oct 07, 9:00am - 10:00am

YS Living Room/YS Area

As supplies last, check out a bundle of books from the children's department and a craft to take home. Ages 3 - 7.

Wed, Oct 07, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Wed, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Home Town Dairy

New to speaking English? Join us and talk about current events and more. New members welcome.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discovery Room

Registration required, begins September 23. Please register each child individually. Visit the library to develop pre-literacy skills with stories, songs, movement, & more. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Registration opens Wednesday, September 23 2026 at 9:00am

Quiet Cricut Morning

Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Won't Hear A Chirp!

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Exhibit - By Kenneth Hoffman

Wed, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?

Pony Bead Pets for Teens

Wed, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Green Room

Settle in for a relaxing afternoon and create your very own Pony Bead pet keychain that you can take everywhere you go!

Adult Crochet Club

Wed, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

BYOCP... Bring Your Own Crochet Project!

LGBTeens

Wed, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Teen Zone

Join us for LGBTeens, a club for LGBTQIA+ and allied teens to participate in fun activities, support one another, explore our collection of LGBTQ books, and help to shape library programs.

Thu, Oct 08, All day

McConnell Gallery

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Photography Exhibit by Kenneth Hoffman

Thu, Oct 08, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Baby & Me

Thu, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins 9/24. Please register each child individually. Visit the library for an interactive program for you and your baby. For babies up to 12 months with a caregiver.

Registration opens Thursday, September 24 2026 at 9:00am

De-Stress with Dogs for Teens

Thu, Oct 08, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Thu, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Teen Zone

Drop in and de-stress with therapy dogs. You can talk to the dogs about your troubles, relax, play, and hang out with the visiting furry friends.

Virtual Talk: Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo - Virtual

Thu, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

To register, visit https://libraryc.org/theoceancountylibrary/208639

Think Like a Salesperson and Succeed Like a Business Owner - Small Business Seminar

Thu, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Home Town Dairy

1Ark presents how to succeed in small business by thinking like a sales person!

Pens & Pages Teen Writing Club: Spooky Edition

Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Bishop (upstairs)

Ever wish that you could brainstorm with other writers about your writing projects? Now you can! Join your fellow word nerds to chat about all things writing while listening to lo-fi music.

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Exhibit - By Kenneth Hoffman

Fri, Oct 09, All day

McConnell Gallery

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Photography Exhibit by Kenneth Hoffman

Fri, Oct 09, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Fri, Oct 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Exhibit - By Kenneth Hoffman

Fri, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Sat, Oct 10, All day

McConnell Gallery

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Photography Exhibit by Kenneth Hoffman

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Exhibit - By Kenneth Hoffman

Sat, Oct 10, 10:30am - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Sun, Oct 11, All day

McConnell Gallery

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Photography Exhibit by Kenneth Hoffman

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Exhibit - By Kenneth Hoffman

Sun, Oct 11, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch. Due to the high demand, there is a limit of 15 minutes in the Space on Sundays. Availability is first come, first serve.

Mon, Oct 12, All day

McConnell Gallery

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Photography Exhibit by Kenneth Hoffman

Pizza Craft to Go

Mon, Oct 12, 9:00am - 10:00am

YS Living Room/YS Area

As supplies last grab a craft to go in honor of National Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month and National Pizza Month. Ages 5-8.

Friends Monthly Meeting - Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River

Mon, Oct 12, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Mon, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Bishop (upstairs)

The Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River meet monthly to discuss fund raising activities that support the library. New members are welcome.

Sugar Scrub Sand Art for Teens

Mon, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Home Town Dairy

Have you ever created sand art and wished you could do something with it? Now you can! Join us to create DIY sugar scrub sand art that you can use in your skincare routine! Potential allergens.

Registration opens Monday, September 21 2026 at 3:00pm

Haunted Bird Houses

Mon, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Build and decorate a bird house that's sure to scare away all of the trick or tweeters!

This event is full

Rescheduled

NJ ABLE - Securing Your Disabled Child's Financial Future

Mon, Oct 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

New date Monday, October 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Adults with disabilities are entitled to receive Social Security and Medicaid. But did you know that you can supplement those funds by saving for your child now - without sacrificing their benefits?

Zen Zone Mondays: Glow in the Dark Moon Banner

Mon, Oct 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Home Town Dairy

Teens! Relax and unwind as you meet with friends, do hands-on activities, and learn about and practice self-care. In this session, we'll learn about moon phases, and make a glow-in-the-dark banner.

Drop-In Video Games for Kids

Mon, Oct 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

YS Living Room/YS Area

Play video games and make some new friends. Ages 4 - 12. No registration required.

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Exhibit - By Kenneth Hoffman

Tue, Oct 13, All day

McConnell Gallery

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Photography Exhibit by Kenneth Hoffman

Fall Carnival Dance for Adults w/ Developmental Disabilities

Tue, Oct 13, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Preschool Storytime

Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins 9/29. Please register each child individually. Visit the library to develop pre-literacy skills with stories, songs, movement, & more. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Registration opens Tuesday, September 29 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Oct 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Mancini Hall

Join us in for a fun Fall Carnival themed dance with music by DJ DanceMaur. Dancing, games, and a chance to win prizes! This dance is for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.

Registration opens Monday, September 28 2026 at 9:00am

Quiet Cricut Morning

Tue, Oct 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Won't Hear A Chirp!

Tue, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

One-on-One beginner-level assistance with your device (phone, tablet, laptop, etc.).

This event is full

Tue, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?

Craft with Pride - Fall Embroidery

Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

One-on-One beginner-level assistance with your device (phone, tablet, laptop, etc.).

This event is full

Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Join us for some monthly crafts and conversations in the Maker Space. This program is for those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and their allies. All are welcome. Please Register.

Evening Book Discussion

Tue, Oct 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Green Room

This month the selection is Class, by Stephanie Land. Please register for this discussion.

Basically Ballet Presents: An Addams Family Ballet

Tue, Oct 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Mancini Hall

Registration required. Basically Ballet presents a whimsical story through movement. For all ages. Registration opens on 9/29/26.

Registration opens Tuesday, September 29 2026 at 9:00am

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Exhibit - By Kenneth Hoffman

Wed, Oct 14, All day

McConnell Gallery

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Photography Exhibit by Kenneth Hoffman

Wed, Oct 14, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Crafting for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Wed, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Home Town Dairy

New to speaking English? Join us and talk about current events and more. New members welcome.

Stories & Playdough Play

Wed, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins 9/30. Please register each child individually. Ages 2-3. Join us for stories, songs, and playdough fun. Sponsored by the Friends of the Toms River Library.

Registration opens Wednesday, September 30 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Green Room

Join us to have fun and make a simple craft.

Wed, Oct 14, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Papel Picado Craft For Teens & Tweens!

Wed, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Create your own Papel Picado!

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Exhibit - By Kenneth Hoffman

Thu, Oct 15, All day

McConnell Gallery

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Photography Exhibit by Kenneth Hoffman

LEAP Class Beginner

Thu, Oct 15, 9:30am - 11:30am

Green Room

The Library Equal Access Program (LEAP) provides free training in the use of assistive technology on the iPad or iPhone. iPad experience is a prerequisite for this course.

Thu, Oct 15, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Thu, Oct 15, 11:00am - 1:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Teen Art Hangout

Thu, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Join us in the Makerspace for a by teens, for teens art hangout!

Think Like a Salesperson and Succeed Like a Business Owner - Small Business Seminar

Thu, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Thu, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Home Town Dairy

1Ark presents how to succeed in small business by thinking like a sales person!

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Exhibit - By Kenneth Hoffman

Fri, Oct 16, All day

McConnell Gallery

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Photography Exhibit by Kenneth Hoffman

Fri, Oct 16, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Fri, Oct 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Exhibit - By Kenneth Hoffman

Fri, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Sat, Oct 17, All day

McConnell Gallery

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Photography Exhibit by Kenneth Hoffman

Gentle Yoga with Belle

Sat, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Bishop (upstairs)

Namaste!

Drop-In Fall Glitter Globe Craft

Sat, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discovery Room

Drop in and make a fall glitter globe to celebrate the season. Ages 5-12. No registration required.

Bookchella - Teen Music and Book Festival

Sat, Oct 17, 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Green Room,Lobby,Mancini Hall

Join us for Bookchella, a one-of-a-kind teen bookish-themed music festival. Registration required.

Registration opens Monday, September 21 2026 at 9:00am

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Exhibit - By Kenneth Hoffman

Sun, Oct 18, All day

McConnell Gallery

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Photography Exhibit by Kenneth Hoffman

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Exhibit - By Kenneth Hoffman

Sun, Oct 18, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch. Due to the high demand, there is a limit of 15 minutes in the Space on Sundays. Availability is first come, first serve.

Mon, Oct 19, All day

McConnell Gallery

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Photography Exhibit by Kenneth Hoffman

Teen Halloween Movie Night: Ghostbusters (2016)

Mon, Oct 19, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Mon, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Mancini Hall

Come out for a teens-only movie night and pizza party with special guests The Ghostbusters of Ocean and Monmouth Counties before the movie!

Rescheduled

Beginner Cricut Class

Mon, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

New date Monday, October 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Dust Off Your Cricut And Make Something!

Beginner Cricut Class

Mon, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Dust Off Your Cricut And Make Something!

This event is full

NJ ABLE - Securing Your Disabled Child's Financial Future

Mon, Oct 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Adults with disabilities are entitled to receive Social Security and Medicaid. But did you know that you can supplement those funds by saving for your child now - without sacrificing their benefits?

Essential Computer Skills for Everyday Use

Mon, Oct 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Three hands-on sessions. Please register for each session you plan to attend.

Tween Paint Party

Mon, Oct 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Discovery Room

Registration required; opens October 5th .Please register each child individually. Paint some cool wooden objects . Ages 8-12.

Registration opens Monday, October 5 2026 at 9:00am

Pottery Painting with Wish Upon a Jar

Mon, Oct 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Green Room

Get your paint on!

Registration opens Wednesday, September 30 2026 at 9:00am

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Exhibit - By Kenneth Hoffman

Tue, Oct 20, All day

McConnell Gallery

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Photography Exhibit by Kenneth Hoffman

Tue, Oct 20, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Toddler Play

Tue, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Room

Registration required, begins 10/6. Join us in the discovery room for playtime, Do-a-Dot art, coloring, and more! Ages 2-3 with a caregiver.

Registration opens Tuesday, October 6 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Oct 20, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Exhibit - By Kenneth Hoffman

Tue, Oct 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Wed, Oct 21, All day

McConnell Gallery

NJ Shack Life - Island Beach State Park Photography Exhibit by Kenneth Hoffman

Wed, Oct 21, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.

Wed, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Home Town Dairy

New to speaking English? Join us and talk about current events and more. New members welcome.