Drop in Lego Challenge

Autumn Craft Drop-In - Ages 12-18

Sat, Sep 26, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Sat, Sep 26, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Drop into the Teen Zone to create a Autumn inspired craft.

RB Express - Jackson's 25th Anniversary Concert Series

Sat, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

The vocal quartet will perform your favorites from the 1950s through the 1990s.

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

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Fall Themed Storytime & Craft - Ages 3-5

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

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Mon, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Storytime Room

Visit us at the Ocean County Library and celebrate the cozy magic of fall with stories, songs, and a craft! Enjoy autumn-themed books and activities inspired by crisp fall days! Registration Required

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

Makerspace

Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.

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

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

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

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Jackson Youth Services Scavenger Hunt - All ages

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

Jackson Quiet Study Room

New to speaking English? Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English. New members are always welcome.

Thu, Oct 01, All day

Join us all month long in the Children's section for our monthly Scavenger hunt. Prizes Sponsored by the Friends of the Jackson Library.

Books & Beyond: Magic Sand - Ages 5 -8

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

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Storytime Room

Come and learn about hydrophobic polymer sand and make under water sandscapes and other fun activities. Please register.

This event is full

Legal, Business and Financial Online Resources

Fri, Oct 02, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Fri, Oct 02, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Want to know more about the legal, financial and business resources available online with your library card? A highlight of these resources will be discussed.

Saturday Morning Cartoons in the Sensory Space

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

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Sat, Oct 03, 9:30am - 2:00pm

Join us for Saturday Morning Cartoons!

Holiday Baubles: Presented by Culture Chauraha - Jackson's 25th Anniversary Art Program Series

Sat, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

It's never too early to get into the holiday spirit! Perfect for decorating your tree, gifting to loved ones, or adding a personal touch to your holiday décor,

This event is full

Jenkinson Rainforest Revelations - Ages 6-12

Sat, Oct 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Explore the different layers of the rainforest and discover the importance of this incredible habitat through live animals with Jenkinson Aquarium! Sponsored by the Friends of the Jackson Library.

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

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

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

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Mon, Oct 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Learn about resources from the Ocean County Health Department.

Little Chef: Spooky Dirt Cups - Ages 8-12

Mon, Oct 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Makerspace

Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.

Mon, Oct 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Makerspace

Come to the Makerspace and make your very own spook-tacular dirt pie cups! Please register. Please inquire for potential allergens.

This event is full

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

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Rescheduled

Sensory Play & Toddler Building - Ages 2-5

Tue, Oct 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm

New date Thursday, October 29, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Learn about resources from the Ocean County Health Department.

Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Storytime Room

Explore your senses with fun station-based play. Please register.

Tuesday Muse Book Discussion

Tue, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

The Lion Women of Tehran

Paint Your Own Small Plant Pot

Tue, Oct 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Get Creative This October! Looking for a fun, low-pressure way to unwind and make something uniquely yours? Join us for a cozy, creative library program where you are the artist!

This event is full

Teen Movie Night: Frankenweenie (PG) - Ages 12-18

Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Stop by the library to watch a spooky movie. Join us to watch Frankenweenie (PG - 90 minutes).

Jackson Writers' Group

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

Jackson Quiet Study Room

Bring your work, any genre.

Paint Your Own Small Plant Pot

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

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Wed, Oct 07, 9:30am - 10:30am

Makerspace

Get Creative This October! Looking for a fun, low-pressure way to unwind and make something uniquely yours? Join us for a cozy, creative library program where you are the artist!

This event is full

Tune of the Season: Autumn Tunes

Wed, Oct 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

A festive musical challenge will celebrate the sounds of the season with warm and cozy autumn songs, this special edition of Name That Tune will test your knowledge.

Think Chess: Beginner and Intermediate - Ages 8-14

Wed, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

New to speaking English? Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English. New members are always welcome.

Wed, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Storytime Room

Learn everything needed to start playing chess and take part in supervised play in our special 6-week chess class. Sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library. Ages 8 - 14. Please Register.

Registration is now closed

Spams, Scams & Fraud: Part 1 - Prevention & Awareness

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

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Thu, Oct 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Whether you're looking to stay one step ahead of scammers or simply want greater peace of mind, this workshop will provide practical strategies you can begin using immediately.

When There Were Witches - An Exploration of the Salem Witch Trials

Thu, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Join archivist Mickey DiCamillo as he unravels the Salem witch trials, and explore the transcripts from the 1692 interrogations of suspected witches.

The 1950's Experience - Jackson's 25th Anniversary Concert Program Series

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

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Baby & Me 0-18mo

Fri, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Join us for Baby and Me, an hour dedicated to shared time in the Sensory Space for parents and their infants.

Fri, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

With his amazing vocals and highly professional musical skills, Kevin is sure to transport you right back to that golden era of Doo-Wop harmonies and Rock and Roll hits!

Saturday Morning Cartoons and Crafts - All Ages

Sat, Oct 10, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Sat, Oct 10, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Join us at the Ocean County Library for Saturday morning cartoons where we'll watch some spooky movies! No registration required!

Chair Yoga

Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Join yoga instructor Belle Burns for an hour long gentle and beginner Friendly Chair yoga practice.

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

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Spooky Storytime - Ages 3-5

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

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Mon, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Storytime Room

Join us at the Ocean County Library for a Spooky Storytime and Craft, perfect for children ages 3-5 years. Registration Required

Paws for Reading with Molly McMuffin! - Ages 6-12

Mon, Oct 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Storytime Room

Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. We have four time slots (5:30, 5:45, 6, 6:15). Please call the Jackson Branch to sign up for a Time slot. Registration opens 9/21.

Film: VOCES American Historia

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

Makerspace

Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.

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

Jackson Meeting Room

Explore how Latino DNA has been woven into the identity of the United States since before her inception. A Kanopy Streaming Video. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

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

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Jackson Afternoon Book Discussion Group

Tue, Oct 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Learn about resources from the Ocean County Health Department.

Tue, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Title: A Gentleman in Moscow

Frida Kahlo Inspired Headband

Tue, Oct 13, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Makerspace

Make a Frida Kahlo art inspired flower headband just in time to wear to Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations. Using felt, we will make custom flowers to add to the headband.

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

Ghost Hunting Behind the Scene - New Jersey's Oldest Paranormal Research Team

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

Jackson Meeting Room

Join us for an evening of education and intrigue with South Jersey Ghost Research.

Cancelled

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

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Paint & Sip - 3D Printed Alebrijes

Wed, Oct 14, 9:30am - 5:45pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Makerspace

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month as we paint patterns on 3D printed alebrijes and sip on mocktails. Supplies and beverages will be provided. Potential allergens. Limit of 1 session.

This event is full

Sensory Friendly Movie

Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us for a Sensory Friendly Movie!

Think Chess: Beginner and Intermediate - Ages 8-14

Wed, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Storytime Room

Learn everything needed to start playing chess and take part in supervised play in our special 6-week chess class. Sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library. Ages 8 - 14. Please Register.

Wed, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

New to speaking English? Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English. New members are always welcome.

Tween Homeschool Makers - Ages 8 - 12

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

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Storytime Room

Come learn something new. Ages 8 - 12. Please register each child separately.

Teen Crafternoon - Ages 12-18

Thu, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace

Join us in the Makerspace to unleash you imagination. Ages 12-18.

Jackson Friends of the Library Meeting

Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

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

Chair Yoga

Thu, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Join yoga instructor Belle Burns for an hour long gentle and beginner Friendly Chair yoga practice.

Cancelled

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

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Fri, Oct 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Learn about resources from the Ocean County Health Department.

Search Smarter, Not Harder - Search Strategies to Find Your Hard to Find Ancestors

Fri, Oct 16, 11:00am - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

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

Jackson Meeting Room

Join us for a genealogy search strategy program with Genealogist Debbie Hadley.

Maker Drop-in Building - Kids of All Ages

Sat, Oct 17, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Sat, Oct 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Join us in the Children's Department for some building fun. All ages.

Mindfulness Meditation on Death and Dying

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

Jackson Meeting Room

Death holds both endings and beginnings, Buddhist teachings encourage us to contemplate and understand death through meditation. Sponsored by Jackson Friends of the Library

Bookin' It: Bookbinding with Meg Wastie - Jackson's 25th Anniversary Art Program Series

Sat, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

This book-making program provides the history of bookbinding & creative book crafts. Participants will make 3 different miniature books to take home.

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

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

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

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Adults with Developmental Disabilities Craft

Mon, Oct 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Makerspace

Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.

Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Jackson Quiet Study Room

Come craft with us!

Registration opens Monday, September 28 2026 at 10:30am

Halloween Tote Bags with Saige Boetius and Pumpkin Painting - Ages 6-12

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

Jackson Meeting Room

Come make a custom Halloween tote bag (perfect for Trick or Treating!) and paint pumpkins. Sponsored by the Friends of the Jackson Library. Ages 6-12. Please Register.

Registration opens Monday, September 28 2026 at 6:00pm

Glow Paint Party - Halloween Edition! - Ages 12-18

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

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Babytime - 0 - 18 months

Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Storytime Room

Join us for 15 - 20 minutes of songs and activities followed by an hour of adult and child socialization. Ages 0 - 18 months. REG

Registration opens Tuesday, September 29 2026 at 10:30am

Tue, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Join artist and art teacher Jamie Jarka of Lil Monsters Art for a spooktacular Glow Paint Party! Sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library. Ages 12-18.

Jackson Writers' Group

Tue, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

Bring your work, any genre.

Fall Leaves Watercolor Art - Ages 3-5

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

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Wed, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Storytime Room

Visit us at the Ocean County Library to celebrate fall by creating colorful leaf art with watercolors! For ages 3-5. Please Register

Registration opens Wednesday, September 30 2026 at 10:30am

Tune of the Season: Halloween Edition

Wed, Oct 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

This Halloween edition of Name That Tune challenges players to identify spooky songs, haunting classics, and Halloween favorites in a fun and festive competition.

Think Chess: Beginner and Intermediate - Ages 8-14

Wed, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Storytime Room

Learn everything needed to start playing chess and take part in supervised play in our special 6-week chess class. Sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library. Ages 8 - 14. Please Register.

Registration opens Wednesday, September 30 2026 at 6:30pm

Fish & Whistle: Bluegrass Band - Jackson's 25th Anniversary Concert Program Series

Wed, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

New to speaking English? Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English. New members are always welcome.

Wed, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Come and listen to Fish & Whistle, a high-energy band playing bluegrass, acoustic rock, and more.

Thu, Oct 22, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Adults with Developmental Disabilities Craft

Fri, Oct 23, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Fri, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Jackson Quiet Study Room

Come craft with us!

Registration opens Friday, October 2 2026 at 10:30am

County Connection Mobile Unit

Fri, Oct 23, 11:00am - 3:00pm

The County Connection mobile unit will be on-site to take passport photos, assist with forms, notarize documents, and create veteran identification cards.

Sat, Oct 24, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Sun, Oct 25, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Drop in Lego Challenge - Ages 6-12

Mon, Oct 26, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

Mon, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Stop by the Children's section to play with Lego and see if you can conquer our October STEM Challenge! Ages 6-12