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Room to Swing an Ax
2026-07-27 19:00:00 2026-07-27 20:30:00 America/New_York Room to Swing an Ax Writer/performer Alex Dawson and folk singer Arlan Feiles perform spoken word and ballads to tell us the tales of a flinty magical life on a haunted horse farm in rural Alabama. Please Register. Toms River Branch - Mancini Hall

Monday, July 27
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-27 19:00:00 2026-07-27 20:30:00 America/New_York Room to Swing an Ax Writer/performer Alex Dawson and folk singer Arlan Feiles perform spoken word and ballads to tell us the tales of a flinty magical life on a haunted horse farm in rural Alabama. Please Register. Toms River Branch - Mancini Hall

Toms River Branch

Mancini Hall

Writer/performer Alex Dawson and folk singer Arlan Feiles perform spoken word and ballads to tell us the tales of a flinty magical life on a haunted horse farm in rural Alabama. Please Register.

Featuring the critically acclaimed writer/performer Alex Dawson (The Devil & Daisy Dirt, Welcome to White Hart) and the award-winning folk singer Arlan Feiles (Come Sunday Morning, Diaspora). Monodrama, song cycle, concept album.

Like Waylon Jennings' memoiristic Man Called Hoss, Alex and Arlan use spoken word and half a dozen biographical ballads to pull you through the mud and blood  of Dawson's flinty but magical life on a haunted horse farm in rural Alabama. Beginning with the morning his stepdad, a rancher named Doc, hit him in the head with a 5-pound Fireside Friend; ending with the old man dead, buried by bucket loader, among his horses, whose legs had to be chainsawed off before they could be dug in. There are witches in the woods, snakes in the lake, ghosts in the barn, and trapped in every bent tree is the soul of someone who died wrong. Big Fish meets Blaze Foley. Or Coe meets Poe (That is, David Allan Coe meets Edgar Allan Poe).

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Performing Arts |

TAGS: | ConcertOCL |

Toms River Branch
Phone: 732-349-6200
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Sat, Jun 27, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Concert with the New Jersey Gay Men's Chorus
Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mancini Hall
In celebration of Pride Month, the chorus will perform a selection of well-known tunes and classic favorites along with new songs.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Jun 28, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
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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.
Snipping, Sticking & Laughing Out Loud: Collage - Artwork by Michelle Dillon
Mon, Jun 29, All day
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Mon, Jun 29, All day
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Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Dance Like a Colonial - America 250th Celebration
Mon, Jun 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Mancini Hall
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Tue, Jun 30, 9:00am - 10:00am
As supplies last, check out a bundle of books from the children's department and a craft to take home. Ages 3 - 7.
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Tue, Jun 30, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
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Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Discovery Room
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Knitting 101
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Wed, Jul 01, All day
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Mancini Hall
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Minions 3 Craft
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Teen English Conversation Group
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Green Room
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Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Jul 02, 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
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Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
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McConnell Gallery
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Sensory Space
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Mon, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discovery Room
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Book Bundles to Go
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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.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jul 07, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Discovery Room
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Tue, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Device 101
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
One-on-One beginner-level assistance with your device. Please register.
This event is full
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Perler Bead Buddies
Tue, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Green Room
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Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Discovery Room
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YS Living Room/YS Area
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Sensory Space Storytime
Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sensory Space
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Cardboard Crafting
Fri, Jul 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Jul 10, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Cardboard Crafting
Fri, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
You Made That Out Of Cardboard???
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Bishop (upstairs)
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Coloring and Cartoons in the Sensory Space
Sat, Jul 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch for coloring and cartoons.
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Sat, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Discovery Room
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Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Jul 12, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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McConnell Gallery
Come enjoy collage artwork by Michelle Dillon in our McConnell Gallery.
Cruel Sea With Manners - Artwork by Coastal Luck
Mon, Jul 13, All day
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Come enjoy seawater-infused artwork by Alexander Taylor (Coastal Luck) in our second floor gallery.
Teen Summer Reading Challenge
Mon, Jul 13, All day
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Unearth a Story (in the sky!)
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mancini Hall
Join us as we tell the stories we've learned about cultures throughout the world through the study of ancient sites and objects!
Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Jul 13, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Friends Monthly Meeting - Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River
Mon, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Green Room
The Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River meet monthly to discuss fund raising activities that support the library. New members are welcome.
Unearth a Story (in the sky!)
Mon, Jul 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mancini Hall
Join us as we tell the stories we've learned about cultures throughout the world through the study of ancient sites and objects!
Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Make Your Own Hula Hoop for Teens
Mon, Jul 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Mancini Hall
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Beginner Crocheting Class
Mon, Jul 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Once You Get Started, You'll Be Hooked!
This event is full
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jul 14, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Craft with Pride - Tie-Dye Socks & Bandanas
Tue, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Green Room
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Drop-In Disability Pride Month Coloring - Runs all month
Wed, Jul 15, All day
Drop-in anytime in July to color a Disability Pride Bookmark near the Sensory Space.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Jul 15, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
It's Fun to Be One Storytime
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Discovery Room
Registration required; begins July 1. 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 Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 9:00am
Perler Bead Buddies
Wed, Jul 15, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!
Jessica Carroll Sings Americana - for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Wed, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mancini Hall
Jessica Carroll performs patriotic hymns and Americana folk songs and shares stories about their origins. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River.
Animal Cupcakes for Teens & Tweens
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Are you an animal lover who also likes cupcakes? Then, join us as we decorate cupcakes to look like animals using icing, candy, and other decorations. Potential Allergens. Ages 10-18.
This event is full
Adult Crochet Club
Wed, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
BYOCP! Bring Your Own Crocheting Project!
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Wed, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mancini Hall
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PerformCare - An Overview of the NJ Children's System of Care IDD Services
Wed, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bishop (upstairs)
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Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Jul 16, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Green Room
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Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Discovery Room
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Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
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Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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Fri, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Discovery Room
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3D Pen Pals
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
You Made That Out Of Cardboard???
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Green Room
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Cardboard Crafting
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
You Made That Out Of Cardboard???
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Jul 19, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Snipping, Sticking & Laughing Out Loud: Collage - Artwork by Michelle Dillon
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McConnell Gallery
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Cruel Sea With Manners - Artwork by Coastal Luck
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Gallery Spaces - Second Floor
Come enjoy seawater-infused artwork by Alexander Taylor (Coastal Luck) in our second floor gallery.
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Mon, Jul 20, All day
Teens: Want to win cool prizes just for reading? Grab a challenge sheet at the Toms River Library to log books, pick from our box of fun prizes, and enter to win a big prize at the end of the summer!
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 5:00pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
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YS Living Room/YS Area
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Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
The Liberty Tree: Early American Music Performance
Mon, Jul 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Mancini Hall
Join Charlie Zahm & fiddler, Tad Marks, to celebrate America's 250th!
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Tue, Jul 21, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Paint Class with Lil' Monsters Art
Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Mancini Hall
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.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 7 2026 at 9:00am
3D Pen Pals
Tue, Jul 21, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Bugs on the Go with Insectropolis
Tue, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bishop (upstairs)
Join us as we learn about bugs. Insectropolis will have a variety of live critters and pinned specimens.
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Tue, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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Wed, Jul 22, All day
Drop-in anytime in July to color a Disability Pride Bookmark near the Sensory Space.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Wed, Jul 22, 12:00pm - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Light Up Cards (Paper Circuits)
Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discovery Room
Registration required; starting 7/8. Learn about circuits and make a light up card using a simple paper circuit. Ages 8 - 12.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 8 2026 at 9:00am
Book Bundles to Go
Thu, Jul 23, 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.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Jul 23, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Family Storytime
Thu, Jul 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Discovery Room
Registration required; opens July 9th .Please register each child individually. Hear some stories and make a fun craft as a family. Ages 0-6.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 7 2026 at 9:00am
Perler Bead Buddies
Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!
Teen English Conversation Group
Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Green Room
Practice your English while school is out for the summer!
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Perler Bead Buddies
Thu, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!
Device 101
Thu, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
One-on-One beginner-level assistance with your device. Please register.
This event is full
Rescheduled
International Cookie Tasting for Teens & Tweens
Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
New date Friday, July 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Taste and rank cookies from around the world!
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Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Green Room
Come stich a patchwork flag using patriotic fabric and beads in this class for our Revolution 250 celebration! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River.
Device 101
Thu, Jul 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
One-on-One beginner-level assistance with your device. Please register.
This event is full
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Fri, Jul 24, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Discovery Room
Registration required; starting 7/10. Please register each child's name individually. Join us for stories, songs, and a craft. Ages 2 - 3.
Registration opens Friday, July 10 2026 at 9:00am
Sparks's Super Smash Bros Battles
Fri, Jul 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
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International Cookie Tasting for Teens & Tweens
Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bishop (upstairs)
Taste and rank cookies from around the world!
Registration opens Thursday, July 2 2026 at 9:00am
Sparks's Super Smash Bros Battles
Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Let's A Go!
Drop-In Under the Sea Craft
Sat, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Discovery Room
Drop in and make an under-the-sea craft. No registration required. Ages 5-12.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sat, Jul 25, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Drop-In Video Games for Kids
Sat, Jul 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
YS Living Room/YS Area
Play video games and make some new friends. Ages 4 - 12. No registration required.
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Sun, Jul 26, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Snipping, Sticking & Laughing Out Loud: Collage - Artwork by Michelle Dillon
Mon, Jul 27, All day
McConnell Gallery
Come enjoy collage artwork by Michelle Dillon in our McConnell Gallery.
Cruel Sea With Manners - Artwork by Coastal Luck
Mon, Jul 27, All day
Gallery Spaces - Second Floor
Come enjoy seawater-infused artwork by Alexander Taylor (Coastal Luck) in our second floor gallery.
Teen Summer Reading Challenge
Mon, Jul 27, All day
Teens: Want to win cool prizes just for reading? Grab a challenge sheet at the Toms River Library to log books, pick from our box of fun prizes, and enter to win a big prize at the end of the summer!
Waddlers Storytime
Mon, Jul 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Discovery Room
Registration required; starting 7/13. Please register each child's name individually. Join us for stories, songs, and some playtime. Ages 12 - 23 months.
Registration opens Monday, July 13 2026 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Jul 27, 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Reading Buddies
Mon, Jul 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
YS Living Room/YS Area
Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.
Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 9:00am
Toms River Sensory Space Open Hours
Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Toms River Branch.
Beginner Cricut Class
Mon, Jul 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Come Make Something With Us!
This event is full
Room to Swing an Ax
Mon, Jul 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Mancini Hall
Writer/performer Alex Dawson and folk singer Arlan Feiles perform spoken word and ballads to tell us the tales of a flinty magical life on a haunted horse farm in rural Alabama. Please Register.
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