Eyes of the Wild for Teens

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.

Registration is now closed

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.

Ocean County Health Department Information Table

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

Sensory Space

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

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

Learn about resources from the Ocean County Health Department.

Jackson Afternoon Book Discussion Group

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.

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.

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

Sensory Space

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

Cancelled

Paint & Sip - 3D Printed Alebrijes

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

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 (Class Full) - 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. Ages 8 - 14. CLASS FULL, PLEASE CALL BRANCH FOR ADDITIONAL INFO!

Registration is now closed

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.

This event is full

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

Ocean County Health Department Information Table

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.

This event is full

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!

This event is full

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.

This event is full

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

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.

Registration is now closed

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

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 (Class Full) - Ages 8-14

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 - 7:45pm

Storytime Room

Learn everything needed to start playing chess and take part in supervised play in our special 6-week chess class. Ages 8 - 14. CLASS FULL, PLEASE CALL BRANCH FOR ADDITIONAL INFO!

Registration is now closed

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

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!

This event is full

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

Mon, Oct 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Makerspace

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

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) - Ages 12-18

Tue, Oct 27, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB).

Flower Arranging with Amy of the Whiting Flower Shoppe - Session 1 - Jackson's 25th Anniversary Art Program Series

Wed, Oct 28, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Wed, Oct 28, 10:00am - 10:45am

Makerspace

Discover the basics of floral arrangement in this introductory class, where you will develop your own unique, design to take home and enjoy.

This event is full

Flower Arranging with Amy of the Whiting Flower Shoppe - Session 2 - Jackson's 25th Anniversary Art Program Series

Wed, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:45am

Makerspace

Discover the basics of floral arrangement in this introductory class, where you will develop your own unique, design to take home and enjoy.

Think Chess: Beginner and Intermediate (Class Full) - Ages 8-14

Wed, Oct 28, 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 28, 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. Ages 8 - 14. CLASS FULL, PLEASE CALL BRANCH FOR ADDITIONAL INFO!

Ocean County Health Department Information Table

Thu, Oct 29, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Thu, Oct 29, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Learn about resources from the Ocean County Health Department.

Trick or Treat in the Library - All Ages

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

Sensory Space

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

Fri, Oct 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Come in costume to Trick or Treat in the library for candy, crafts and more! Sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library.

Sat, Oct 31, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Jackson Youth Services Scavenger Hunt - All ages

Sun, Nov 01, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Mon, Nov 02, 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.

Mon, Nov 02, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Sensory Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Mon, Nov 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Makerspace

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

Tue, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sensory Space

Join us for a Sensory filled Storytime in our Sensory Space. This event is for ages 3-5 years. REG

Registration opens Tuesday, October 13 2026 at 10:30am

Cancelled

Babytime - 0 - 18 months

Tue, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Tuesday Muse Book Discussion

Tue, Nov 03, 11:45am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Tue, Nov 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

Anxious People

Star Votive Candle Holders in Honor of Veteran's Day

Tue, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Decorate a candle votive holder.

Teen Movie Night - Ages 12-18

Tue, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Stop by the library to watch a fun movie.

Jackson Writers' Group

Tue, Nov 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Jackson Quiet Study Room

Bring your work, any genre.

Elvistory: The King of Vegas - Jackson's 25th Anniversary Concert Program Series

Tue, Nov 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Through live performances, storytelling, and fascinating connections to U.S. and world history, discover how this remarkable era shaped both Elvis's career and the world around him.

Cancer Prevention: Lowering Your Risk

Wed, Nov 04, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Wed, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

Knowledge is one of the most powerful tools we have in the fight against cancer. Take a proactive step toward protecting your health. Prevention and early detection can make all the difference.

Think Chess: Beginner and Intermediate (Class Full) - Ages 8-14

Wed, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 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. Ages 8 - 14. CLASS FULL, PLEASE CALL BRANCH FOR ADDITIONAL INFO!

Registration opens Wednesday, October 14 2026 at 6:30pm

Tween STEAM Activity - Ages 8-12

Thu, Nov 05, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Thu, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Storytime Room

Come and celebrate National STEM/STEAM Day with a cool activity in the Children's Department. Please register.

Registration opens Monday, October 12 2026 at 9:00am

DIY Home Decor: Piggy Banks

Thu, Nov 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Makerspace

Create and decorate your own personalized piggy bank! Choose colors and designs while celebrating how small savings can help you reach big goals. Please limit your registration to one session.

This event is full

Drop-In Crafts - Kids of All Ages

Fri, Nov 06, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Fri, Nov 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Visit the library to make some fun crafts with us! No registration required!

Sat, Nov 07, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Chair Yoga

Sat, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Jackson Meeting Room

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

Sun, Nov 08, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Sensory Space

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

DIY Home Decor: Piggy Banks

Mon, Nov 09, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Sensory Space

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

Mon, Nov 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Makerspace

Create and decorate your own personalized piggy bank! Choose colors and designs while celebrating how small savings can help you reach big goals. Please limit your registration to one session.

Babytime - 0 - 18 months

Mon, Nov 09, 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 Monday, October 19 2026 at 10:30am

Drop-In Sensory Craft

Mon, Nov 09, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Create your own fidget at this Sensory Space drop-in craft!