Craft with Pride

Wed, Aug 26, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Waddler Storytime

Wed, Aug 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins August 12th. Please register each child's name individually. Join us for stories and songs. Ages 12 - 23 months.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Aug 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?

Registration is now closed

Wed, Aug 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?

Registration is now closed

Wed, Aug 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?

Registration is now closed

Wed, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?

Registration is now closed

WREP: When Radio Entertained People

Wed, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?

Registration is now closed

Adult Crochet Club

Wed, Aug 26, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Once You Get Started, You'll Be Hooked!

Wed, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Mancini Hall

Join us for an evening "broadcast" of skits from the Golden Age of radio, performed live by WREP's veteran actors.

Thu, Aug 27, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Toddler Art

Thu, Aug 27, 10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Room

Registration required; starting 8/13. Please register each child individually. Join us for simple art projects with toddlers and their caregivers. Dress for a mess. Ages 2 - 5.

This event is full

Thu, Aug 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!

This event is full

Thu, Aug 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!

Cancelled

Walk 4 Memory

Thu, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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.

Teen English Conversation Group

Thu, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!

Cancelled

Thu, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Practice your English while school is out for the summer!

Thu, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!

Thu, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!

Thu, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!

Thu, Aug 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Make And Take Home A Perler Bead Buddy!

Book Bundles to Go

Fri, Aug 28, 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.

Join The Ragtimers in Commemorating America's 250th Birthday

Fri, Aug 28, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Perler Beads

Fri, Aug 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins August 14. Get creative with Perler Beads. Ages 8 - 12.

Fri, Aug 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Mancini Hall

Come celebrate America's 250th Birthday with Fred Lehotay and the Ragtimers as they perform classic patriotic favorites.

Teen Summer Reading Challenge

Sun, Aug 30, 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, Aug 31, 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!

Mon, Aug 31, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Tween Magic Potions

Mon, Aug 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Discovery Room

Registration required; starting 8/17. Play with textures and colors to create your own magic potions. Ages 8 -12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River.

This event is full

Back To School Buttons

Mon, Aug 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Get Your Button To Sparks's Lab!

This event is full

DIY Macrame Keychains

Mon, Aug 31, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Home Town Dairy

Ever wanted to learn how to do macramé?

This event is full

Tue, Sep 01, 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 01, All day

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

Tue, Sep 01, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Tue, Sep 01, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Drop-In Sand Art

Tue, Sep 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Discovery Room

No registration required. Stop by the Discovery Room for an afternoon homeschool program to make colorful sand art! Ages 5-12.

Tue, Sep 01, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Game Night for Adults

Tue, Sep 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Green Room

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

Wed, Sep 02, 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 02, All day

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

Baby Sensory Storytime & Play

Wed, Sep 02, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Wed, Sep 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Room

Registration required, begins 8/19. Please register each child individually. Ages 0-12 months. Join us for stories and taste-safe sensory bins. Dress for a mess. Potential allergens may be present.

Wed, Sep 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Home Town Dairy

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

Wed, Sep 02, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?

Wed, Sep 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

You Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?

Thu, Sep 03, 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 03, All day

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

Thu, Sep 03, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Discovery Room

Registration required, begins August 20. Please register each child individually. Visit the library to develop pre-literacy skills with stories, songs, movement, & more. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Mystery Pallet Painting

Thu, Sep 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Home Town Dairy

Come join us to create a mystery wood pallet painting. All supplies provided. Please register.

This event is full

Fri, Sep 04, 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 04, All day

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

Fri, Sep 04, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Rescheduled

Paint Your Own Pencil Case

Fri, Sep 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm

New date Friday, September 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Fri, Sep 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Discovery Room

Registration required; starting 8/21. Please register each child individually. Get ready for the new school year by painting and personalizing your own canvas pencil case. Ages 6 -12 years.

Rescheduled

Fri, Sep 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

New date Friday, September 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Sat, Sep 05, 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 05, All day

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

Sat, Sep 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Sat, Sep 05, 10:30am - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Drop-In Video Games for Kids

Sat, Sep 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Sat, Sep 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Discovery Room

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

Tue, Sep 08, 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 08, All day

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

Tue, Sep 08, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Craft with Pride - Make a Popsicle Stick Trinket Box

Tue, Sep 08, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Tue, Sep 08, 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, Sep 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Green Room

This month the selection is The Blame Game, by Sandie Jones. Please register for this discussion.

Teen Summer Reading Challenge

Wed, Sep 09, 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 09, 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!

Wed, Sep 09, All day

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

It's Fun to Be One Storytime

Wed, Sep 09, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Wed, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Room

Registration required; begins August 26. 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.

Crafting for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Wed, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Home Town Dairy

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

Wed, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Green Room

Join us to have fun and make a simple craft.

Wed, Sep 09, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Adult Crochet Club

Wed, Sep 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

BYOCP! Bring Your Own Crochet Project!

Thu, Sep 10, 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 10, All day

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

I Love Fall Toddler Storytime

Thu, Sep 10, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Thu, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Room

Registration required; starting 8/27. Please register each child individually. Join us for fall-themed stories, songs, and a simple craft. Ages 2-3. The craft involves paint. Please dress for mess.

Registration opens Thursday, August 27 2026 at 9:00am

De-Stress with Dogs for Teens

Thu, Sep 10, 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.

Thu, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Thu, Sep 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Fri, Sep 11, 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 11, All day

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

Fri, Sep 11, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

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

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Fri, Sep 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Fri, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Fri, Sep 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Sat, Sep 12, 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 12, All day

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

Sat, Sep 12, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Gentle Yoga with Belle

Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Bishop (upstairs)

Namaste!

Sun, Sep 13, 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 13, All day

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

Sun, Sep 13, 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 14, 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 14, All day

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

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

Mon, Sep 14, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Mon, Sep 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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.

Acoustic Concert with Todd Meredith

Mon, Sep 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Mancini Hall

Join us for an acoustic concert with Ocean County musician, Todd Meredith.

Beginner Crocheting Class

Mon, Sep 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Once You Get Started, You'll Be Hooked!

Tue, Sep 15, 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 15, All day

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

Tue, Sep 15, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Coffee Basics at the Library!

Tue, Sep 15, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab

Tue, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Green Room

Learn what makes the coffee in your cup taste so good!

This event is full

Tue, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab

Wed, Sep 16, 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 16, All day

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

Wed, Sep 16, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Wed, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Home Town Dairy

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

Wed, Sep 16, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

Wed, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!

Wed, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Home Town Dairy

Join players on an adventure in the world of Dungeons & Dragons! Ages 13-18 Please register!

Thu, Sep 17, 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 17, All day

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

LEAP Class Beginner

Thu, Sep 17, 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 17, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

I Love Rocks Storytime

Thu, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Discovery Room

Registration required, begins 9/3. Please register each child individually. Let's share our love of rocks through stories, songs, and a craft. Ages 3 - 5.

Registration opens Thursday, September 3 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Sep 17, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Guild Theatreworks Presents: Ladies First

Thu, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

What Will You Create Today?

Thu, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Mancini Hall

Join us for an evening performance of "Ladies First" by Guild Theatreworks.

Fri, Sep 18, 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 18, All day

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

Sensory Space Storytime

Fri, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Registration required; begins September 4. Please register each child individually. Enjoy stories and songs while engaging your little one's senses in our calming Sensory Space. Ages 3-5.

Registration opens Friday, September 4 2026 at 9:00am

Fri, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Your Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?

Fri, Sep 18, 12:00pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Fri, Sep 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Your Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?

Fri, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Your Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?

Fri, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Your Made That Out Of Cardboard?!!?

Sat, Sep 19, 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.

MarioKart Live: Home Circuit

Sat, Sep 19, All day

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

Sat, Sep 19, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Toms River Friends Book & Bling Sale

Sat, Sep 19, 10:30am - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Sat, Sep 19, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Drop by to browse a selection of books, DVDs, CDs, jewelry and accessories.

Then & Now: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage - Hispanic Heritage

Sat, Sep 19, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Mancini Hall

Join us for a Celebration of Hispanic Heritage

MarioKart Live: Home Circuit

Sat, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Let's A Go!

Sun, Sep 20, 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 20, All day

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

Sun, Sep 20, 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 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.

Registration opens Monday, September 7 2026 at 9:00am

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.

Registration opens Monday, September 7 2026 at 9:00am

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?

DIY Mini Comics

Tue, Sep 22, 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!

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.

Registration opens Tuesday, September 8 2026 at 9:00am

Vinyl Record Nights

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

Green Room

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.

Registration opens Thursday, September 10 2026 at 9:00am

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.

Pens & Pages Teen Writing Club

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

Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)

Robots Have Taken Over Sparks's Lab!

Device 101

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.

Registration opens Thursday, September 3 2026 at 6:00pm

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?

Device 101

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

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

This event is full

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!