Marine Debris in Our Ocean & What you can do to Help

The Great Cupcake Challenge - for Teens and Tweens

Wed, Jul 08, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room A

Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.

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

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room B

Participants take on a decorating challenge to recreate a pro-level cupcake using provided supplies. No experience required, just imagination. Potential allergens.

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Hamilton Sing-a-Long - for Teens and Tweens

Thu, Jul 09, 2:30pm - 6:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Put on your powdered wigs and warm up your singing voice. We're celebrating America's 250th the only way we know how. With a Hamilton sing-a-long.

The Schuyler Sisters and the Hamilton Musical

Thu, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

The Schuyler Sisters and the Hamilton Musical

Nature Walk at Freedom Fields

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

Join us at Ocean County Freedom Fields for a short nature walk.

Adult Gaming Canasta

Fri, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Join in some friendly competition playing the classic card game Canasta. Please register.

Nature Walk at Freedom Fields

Fri, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us at Ocean County Freedom Fields for a short nature walk.

Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for stories and a craft. Summer Reading Club is geared toward children PreK - 3rd grade and encourages children to practice active reading over the summer.

Macrame Feathers - for Teens and Tweens

Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.

Knitting at the Library

Mon, Jul 13, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Living Room Area

Join us for knitting at the Library. Relax and chat with other yarn enthusiasts, work on your knit or crochet projects, and swap patterns.

Mon, Jul 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Learn how to make a macramé feather decoration for your room.

Kindness Rocks - for Teens and Tweens

Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Design your own rock to add to the library rock garden. Dress for a mess.

Teen Summer Movie Series: Jaws - for Teens and Tweens

Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Join our summer volunteers for an afternoon movie! Bring your own blankets and make yourself cozy. Popcorn will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Little Egg Harbor Branch.

Totally Turtles

Tue, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Presented by Kaitlin Gannon from Rutgers' Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve

Doodle, Design and Discover - for Teens and Tweens

Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Learn how to use a 3D pen.

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Tween Art Club - for Teens and Tweens

Wed, Jul 15, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room A

Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.

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

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room B

Ages 9 -12.

Fulfill NJ: FoodBank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties - Drop-in Assistance

Thu, Jul 16, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Living Room Area

Meet a representative from Fulfill NJ: FoodBank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties Ask your questions, receive applications, and find out more about their program.

Thu, Jul 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.

Thu, Jul 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Join us for stories and a craft. Summer Reading Club is geared toward children PreK - 3rd grade and encourages children to practice active reading over the summer.

Embroidered Notebooks

Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Attendees will have the opportunity to craft a handmade stitched greeting notebook for themselves or someone special. Cards will be pre-punched for stitching. Registration required.

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Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.

Teen Summer Movie Series: The Sandlot - for Teens and Tweens

Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for stories and a craft. Summer Reading Club is geared toward children PreK - 3rd grade and encourages children to practice active reading over the summer.

Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Join our summer volunteers for an afternoon movie! Bring your own blankets and make yourself cozy. Popcorn will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Little Egg Harbor Branch.

Paint Class with Lil' Monsters Art - Ages 7-12

Tue, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Celebrate summer with a guided canvas paint class with artist and art teacher Jamie Jarka of Lil Monsters Art. Ages 7-12. Registration is required.

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Marvelous Sleuths

Tue, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Join us for our mystery book discussion group! Call the Branch for this month's title 609-294-1197. New members welcome!

Ben Franklin & Betsy Ross: Founding Father, Founding Mother

Wed, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Portrayed by Rob Devitis and Alisa Dupuy, Dr. Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross will regale us with stories of their lives during the American Revolution!

Teen Board Games - for Teens and Tweens

Wed, Jul 22, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room A

Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.

Wed, Jul 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room B

Join our summer teen volunteers for an afternoon of games, both new and old. Snacks will be provided.

Friends of the Little Egg Harbor Branch Meeting

Wed, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the Library. New members are welcome.

Thu, Jul 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Join us for stories and a craft. Summer Reading Club is geared toward children PreK - 3rd grade and encourages children to practice active reading over the summer.

Nintendo Switch Gaming - for Teens and Tweens

Thu, Jul 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.

Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Teens & tweens will have the opportunity to play video games on the Nintendo Switch. This program is intended for Teens and Tweens.

Drop in Recycled Painting - For Children and Tweens

Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Free style painting on recycled materials. Dress for a mess.

Make Your Own Junk Journal

Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Make a handmade junk journal using everyday materials and artistic touches. Perfect for beginners, memory-keepers, and anyone who loves creative paper crafts.

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Children's Concert! - Rock & Rhyme with Mr. Jon & Friends

Mon, Jul 27, 10:00am - 11:00am

Living Room Area

Join multiple Parents' Choice Award winning musician Mr Jon & Friends for an interactive musical comedy show for the whole family. Mr Jon & George the Monkey will have you laughing and dancing along.

Knitting at the Library

Mon, Jul 27, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room A

Join us for knitting at the Library. Relax and chat with other yarn enthusiasts, work on your knit or crochet projects, and swap patterns.

Lego® Club

Mon, Jul 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room B

Get ready to build. LEGO® bricks will be provided during the program, please do not bring your own bricks. Best for ages 5 - 12.

Drive In Movie - For Children and Tweens

Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Pull up to our meeting room for an afternoon movie. Popcorn will be provided.

Sibling Get Together - For the Siblings of Neurodiverse Children - For Pre-k to 6th

Tue, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Led by our children's librarian this program offers a supportive space for siblings to connect, share, and understand each other's experiences in a fun, welcoming setting focused on fun, not therapy!

FACES 4 Autism - Fun for kids & families - For Pre-k to 6th

Tue, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Led by two experienced local Special Education professionals, FACES is designed to support neurodivergent children as they navigate social interactions.

Glow and Giggle Dance Party - Best for aged 0-5

Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Dance until it's naptime! Dancing, arts and crafts, and sensory stations.

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New Jersey's Precious Pinelands with Jenkinson's Aquarium - for Teens and Tweens

Wed, Jul 29, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room A

Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.

Wed, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room B

It is the country's first National Reserve and a unique and fascinating ecosystem. Learn all about the history of these vast oak-pine forests, their diverse wildlife, and more.

Coffee Painting with Culture Chauraha

Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:30am

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Brew up some creativity with this unique painting session where your favorite beverage becomes your artistic medium. Ideal for beginners and art enthusiasts alike.

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Thu, Jul 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.

Teen Summer Movie Series: Jurassic Park - for Teens and Tweens

Thu, Jul 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Join us for stories and a craft. Summer Reading Club is geared toward children PreK - 3rd grade and encourages children to practice active reading over the summer.

Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Join our summer volunteers for an afternoon movie! Bring your own blankets and make yourself cozy. Popcorn will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Little Egg Harbor Branch.

Children's Scavenger Hunt! - Available all month - every month!

Sat, Aug 01, All day

Available all month - every month!

Mon, Aug 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.

Teen Summer Movie Series: Rango - for Teens and Tweens

Mon, Aug 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for stories and a craft. Summer Reading Club is geared toward children PreK - 3rd grade and encourages children to practice active reading over the summer.

Mon, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Join our summer volunteers for an afternoon movie! Bring your own blankets and make yourself cozy. Popcorn will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Little Egg Harbor Branch.

Doodle, Design and Discover - for Teens and Tweens

Tue, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Learn how to use a 3D pen.

Red Light Painting - for Children, Teens, and Tweens

Tue, Aug 04, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

We will paint under red lights and be uniquely surprised when we reveal our projects to the light. Ages 7 - 17.

Cancelled

Pokemon Club - For grades 2 - 6

Tue, Aug 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Each session may include drawing activities, trivia, and more! For grades 2 - 6

Tween Art Club - for Teens and Tweens

Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Ages 9 -12.

Teen Board Games - for Teens and Tweens

Wed, Aug 05, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room A

Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.

Wed, Aug 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room B

Join our summer teen volunteers for an afternoon of games, both new and old. Snacks will be provided.

Marine Debris in Our Ocean & What you can do to Help - Presented by Ocean County 4H

Thu, Aug 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Little Egg Harbor Meeting Room

Sponsored by the Friends of the Little Egg Harbor Branch

Thu, Aug 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Join us for stories and a craft. Summer Reading Club is geared toward children PreK - 3rd grade and encourages children to practice active reading over the summer.