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Registration opens:
July 03rd, 2026

Color Changing Critters Craft
2026-07-31 10:00:00 2026-07-31 11:00:00 America/New_York Color Changing Critters Craft Create a color-changing seahorse with artist Katy Tanis. As we craft, we will learn how and why animals change colors. Each child must be registered separately. Ages 4-8. Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room

Friday, July 31
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2026-07-31 10:00:00 2026-07-31 11:00:00 America/New_York Color Changing Critters Craft Create a color-changing seahorse with artist Katy Tanis. As we craft, we will learn how and why animals change colors. Each child must be registered separately. Ages 4-8. Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room

Upper Shores Branch

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Create a color-changing seahorse with artist Katy Tanis. As we craft, we will learn how and why animals change colors. Each child must be registered separately. Ages 4-8.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Friends Event | DIY/Craft |

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Upper Shores Branch
Phone: (732) 793-3996
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We're closed Friday July 03 due to Independence Day (Observed)
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Mon, Jun 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jun 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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Music Round - Let's Sing, Dance, and Play Instruments - Let's Sing, Dance, and Play Instruments 
Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 10:45am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
"Barbara Lysenko, director, and co-founder of Kids MusicRound, will be at the library with her guitar for a fun time of dancing, singing, and playing rhythm instruments. 
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Cookbook Club
Wed, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Bring in a dish from the selected cookbook of the month to share and discuss with fellow culinary enthusiasts!
Fourth of July Spin Art
Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Celebrate Independence Day with a burst of color and creativity. Kids ages 4-12 will create a festive spin art using red, white and blue paint.
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Paws For Reading
Thu, Jul 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Ages 3-12
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Live Piano: The Great American Standards
Thu, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
The talented Gary Evans visits to entertain us at the piano with his delightful music. Stop by and listen or sing along to some of your favorites! Requests are always welcome!
Thursday Book Club
Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Please contact the Upper Shores Branch for details.
Petite Picasso - Art for Babies
Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join other caregivers and their children for an age-appropriate art activity. Ages 0-24 months. Please register each child individually for one session only. Adults do not need to register.
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Petite Picasso - Art for Babies
Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join other caregivers and their children for an age-appropriate art activity. Ages 0-24 months. Please register each child individually for one session only. Adults do not need to register.
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Mahjongg Mondays
Mon, Jul 06, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Come play Mah Jongg at the library!
Hand & Foot Card Games
Tue, Jul 07, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Come to the Upper Shores Branch on Tuesday mornings to enjoy a game of Hand and Foot. Players must bring their own cards and game sets.
Family Movie: Out of My Mind
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Cool down for an afternoon with a popcorn and a movie for the whole family. PG (110 min)
Dino Fun
Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join us for some dinosaur-themed activities like painting, sensory play and more. For ages 2-5.
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Friends of the Upper Shores Branch Meeting
Wed, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Quarterly meeting for The Friends of the Upper Shores Branch. New members welcome!
The Wag's Beatles & More Show!
Wed, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Shores Main Floor
Fun for the entire family! Listen to the hits of the Fab Four from the early days all the way through to their last album. The show also includes a few original songs from The Wag's latest album!  
Paws for Reading
Thu, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Ages 3-12.
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Andrew's Big Show
Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Main Floor
Andrew's Big Show is a family friendly variety circus show. Ages 5-12. Registration required.
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Morning Book Club
Fri, Jul 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Please contact the Upper Shores Branch for details.
OC Purls Knitting Group
Fri, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bring your knitting projects to the library and enjoy some conversation while you knit!
Afternoon Book Club
Fri, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Please contact the Upper Shores Branch for details.
Crafty Kids
Mon, Jul 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join us for this hands-on craft program that will encourage creativity through a variety of fun projects. Ages 4-12. Please register each child individually.
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Mahjongg Mondays
Mon, Jul 13, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Come play Mah Jongg at the library!
Hand & Foot Card Games
Tue, Jul 14, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Come to the Upper Shores Branch on Tuesday mornings to enjoy a game of Hand and Foot. Players must bring their own cards and game sets.
NJ Snake Man: Reptiles & Amphibians
Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Experience a fun, hands-on encounter with snakes, lizards, frogs, and turtles and learn awesome and educational facts about each animal. Ages 3-12. Registration is required.
Make-Do Dinosaurs
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Use a Make-Do construction kit to build your own dinosaur out of recycled cardboard.   Ages 5-12.
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George and Martha: A Love Story
Wed, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Shores Main Floor
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA with a reenactment of the life and love of America's first couple. 
BONK! - Drumming for Kids
Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join us for this hands-on, interactive experience and learn about origins and basic playing techniques of hand drums and percussion from around the world. Ages 4-10. Registration required.
Paws for Reading
Thu, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Ages 3-12.
Chair Yoga
Fri, Jul 17, 9:30am - 10:30am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
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Senior Tech Workshop - Personalized Technology Help
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
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Music With Madeline
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Upper Shores Meeting Room
Ge your kids rockin' with Music With Madeline.  Bring your little ones for some dancing, singing, and exploring instruments.  Ages 0-5.
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Make a Dinosaur Terrarium
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Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join Lovely Roots Plant Shop to make a dinosaur themed terrarium featuring real plants. Ages 6-12. Registration is required.
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Psychic Fair
Tue, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Including tarot and palm readers, this event benefits the Friends of the Upper Shores Branch. This program is for entertainment purposes only. Please call to register.
Maker Lab
Wed, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Play and learn with circuits, robots, blocks and much more. Ages 4-12.  Please register each child individually.
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Upper Shores Meeting Room
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Briar Connection Band
Wed, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Upper Shores Main Floor
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Perler Beads
Thu, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
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Thu, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Ages 3-12.
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OC Purls Knitting Group
Fri, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bring your knitting projects to the library and enjoy some conversation while you knit!
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Mon, Jul 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join us for this hands-on craft program that will encourage creativity through a variety of fun projects. Ages 4-12.
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Mon, Jul 27, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Come play Mah Jongg at the library!
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Tue, Jul 28, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Come to the Upper Shores Branch on Tuesday mornings to enjoy a game of Hand and Foot. Players must bring their own cards and game sets.
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Wed, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:45am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
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K-Pop Keychains
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Upper Shores Meeting Room
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Upper Shores Meeting Room
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Color Changing Critters Craft
Fri, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Upper Shores Meeting Room
Create a color-changing seahorse with artist Katy Tanis. As we craft, we will learn how and why animals change colors. Each child must be registered separately. Ages 4-8.
Registration opens Friday, July 3 2026 at 9:00am
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Upper Shores Meeting Room
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