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Registration opens:
October 02nd, 2026

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2026-10-16 10:30:00 2026-10-16 11:30:00 America/New_York Mango Database Going away on a trip or interested in learning a new language? Discover how to use our free language learning Mango database at your own time and pace. Please register. Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Friday, October 16
10:30am - 11:30am

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Lacey Branch

Lacey Meeting Room

Going away on a trip or interested in learning a new language? Discover how to use our free language learning Mango database at your own time and pace. Please register.

Going away on a trip or interested in learning a new language? Discover how to use our free language learning Mango database at your own time and pace. Active library card is required. Please register.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion | General |

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Lacey Branch
Phone: (609) 693-8566
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Mon, Sep 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 20 Closed
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Toddler Time - For ages 19 - 36 months with a caregiver.
Wed, Sep 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lacey Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, music and movement for ages 19 - 36 months with a caregiver. Please register each child individually.
This event is full
Toddler Time - For ages 19 - 36 months with a caregiver.
Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lacey Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, music and movement for ages 19 - 36 months with a caregiver. Please register each child individually.
This event is full
Chair Yoga with Linda Higley: Afternoon Series
Wed, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Join us for a relaxing afternoon session of chair yoga led by certified yoga instructor, Linda Higley. A waiver form must be signed before the start of the program to participate.
This event is full
Hometown Heroes: Jager the K-9 Therapy Dog - Ocean County Prosecutor's Office
Thu, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
In honor of Patriot Day, meet Jager the K-9 Therapy Dog and learn from his handler, retired officer Mark Stanish of the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office. All ages welcome. Please register.
Bubbles and Chalk: Messy Outdoor Adventure - For families
Fri, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Explore a variety of art and sensory activities using bubbles and chalk. Stop in between 10 and 11:30 am and be sure to dress for a mess! No registration required.
LGBTQIA+ Senior Social Group
Fri, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Drop-in monthly meetings for LGBTQIA+ older adults to connect, share resources, and build community. Held on the third Friday of every month and facilitated by a local volunteer social group leader.
Cancelled
Celebrity Book Cafe
Mon, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Spill the tea and make new friends as we discuss our favorite celebrity books. This month's book topic is the iconic American movie star Marilyn Monroe. Potential allergens. Please register.
Lacey Book Discussion
Mon, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
This month's book discussion is "The Rose Code" by Kate Quinn. Contact Lacey Circulation for more information
Back To School Beading for Tweens and Teens - Tweens & Teens- 10 - 16
Mon, Sep 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Craft yourself some back to school bling. Hang out with friends, listen to music, and bead away.
Friends of the Lacey Library Meeting
Tue, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the Lacey Library. New members always welcome. Drop In.
Adults with Developmental Disabilities - Outrageous Reptiles with Jenkinson's Aquarium
Wed, Sep 23, 10:30am - 10:50am
Lacey Meeting Room
Explore the characteristics of our scaly friends, the reptiles! Potential allergens. Please register for only 1 session. Made possible by the Kearny Bank Foundation Grant.
Adults with Developmental Disabilities - Outrageous Reptiles with Jenkinson's Aquarium
Wed, Sep 23, 11:10am - 11:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Explore the characteristics of our scaly friends, the reptiles! Potential allergens. Please register for only 1 session. Made possible by the Kearny Bank Foundation Grant.
This event is full
Crafternoon: Melted Crayon Workshop - Best for ages 6 - 12
Wed, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Get creative by upcycling old crayons into art! Best for ages 6 -12. Please register.
This event is full
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 - 5 with a caregiver
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Stories, rhymes and songs, followed by a simple craft. Please register each child individually.
This event is full
Paws for Reading
Thu, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Practice reading in the company of gentle therapy dogs. No registration required.
Stitch It Club
Thu, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Come knit, crochet, sew, or embroider with fellow stitch it members. Share leisurely conversation & tips. All skill levels are welcome.
Open Playtime - Best for ages 1 - 5 with a caregiver
Fri, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Stop in, play and meet new friends. No registration required.
Mermaid Princess Storytime
Sat, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Join your favorite mermaid princess for stories, songs, and pictures! Sponsored by the Friends of the Lacey Library. Ages 2-8. Please register.
Adults with Developmental Disabilites Book Talk and Craft
Mon, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Come join us to read and discuss a book celebrating the Autumn season and paint a wood leaf shape craft. Made possible by the Kearny Bank Foundation Grant. Please register for this event.
Cancelled
How to Use Music Therapy - Techniques to Navigate Everyday Challenges
Mon, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn the ways of how music therapy can help to relieve stress in your life. Program presented by Music Therapist Zach Alfred Levow from Holisticare Hospice. Please register.
Mother Goose Time - For babies up to 18 months and their caregivers.
Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lacey Meeting Room
Rhythm, rhyme, music and movement for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Please register.
Teen Movie & Game Night - Ages 13 - 18
Tue, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Hang out, play games, and watch Thunderbolts* (2025, PG-13, 126 minutes)
Toddler Time - For ages 19 - 36 months with a caregiver.
Wed, Sep 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lacey Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, music and movement for ages 19 - 36 months with a caregiver. Please register each child individually.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 16 2026 at 9:00am
Toddler Time - For ages 19 - 36 months with a caregiver.
Wed, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lacey Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes, music and movement for ages 19 - 36 months with a caregiver. Please register each child individually.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 16 2026 at 9:00am
Sensory Play - Best for ages 2 - 5
Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Learn, play, and explore at the library with sensory and building toys! Best for ages 2 - 5 Please register.
Registration opens Thursday, September 17 2026 at 9:00am
NJ 211
Fri, Oct 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Join Carissa Munoz, Communication Specialist, for an overview about NJ 211. Program will be held both in person and virtually on Zoom. Please register.
Registration opens Friday, September 18 2026 at 9:00am
Crafternoon: Paper Squishy Toys - Best for ages 6 - 12
Fri, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Drop in and make your own paper squishy to bring home! While supplies last.
Crafting Around The World: Hispanic Culture - All Ages
Sat, Oct 03, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, drop in for a variety of crafts and a double feature that embrace Hispanic culture. SnowChi, a Peruvian food truck, will be outside to purchase from.
Stitch It Club
Mon, Oct 05, 9:30am - 11:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Come knit, crochet, sew, or embroider with fellow stitch it members. Share leisurely conversation & tips. All skill levels are welcome.
Community Creations - LGBTQIA+ Zine Workshop - Teen 13+ and Adults
Mon, Oct 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lacey Meeting Room
In honor of LGBTQ+ History Month, join the Lacey Library in learning about how zines became a staple mainstay of community building!
Registration opens Monday, September 21 2026 at 9:00am
 LEGO® Free Play
Tue, Oct 06, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
We'll supply the LEGO® and you supply imagination.  Display your creations for everyone to admire. Best for ages 5 - 12.  No registration required.
Ghost Hunting Behind the Scenes: - New Jersey's Oldest Paranormal Research Team
Tue, Oct 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Join us for an evening with South Jersey Ghost Research as they discuss their mission and showcase their various equipment used for paranormal research.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 22 2026 at 9:00am
Transitions to The Real World - Teens & Adults
Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Prepare for entering the "real world" with discussions on a multitude of helpful and enlightening topics! Presented by Compass by Preferred Behavioral Health.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 23 2026 at 9:00am
Autumn Storytime - Ages 3 - 5 with a caregiver
Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Stories, rhymes and songs, followed by a simple craft. Please register each child individually.
Registration opens Thursday, September 24 2026 at 9:00am
TAB - Teen Advisory Board - Ages 12 - 18
Thu, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours. Ages 12 - 18.
Registration opens Thursday, September 24 2026 at 9:00am
Homeschool STEAM: Flight - Best for ages 5 - 10.
Fri, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
We'll explore aerodynamics and flight science by experimenting with paper airplanes! Please register each child individually.
Registration opens Friday, September 25 2026 at 9:00am
Character Creation: Dungeons & Dragons - Ages 12 - 18
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Every new adventure starts with an adventurer! Learn the step by step process on creating a character for the popular tabletop role playing game Dungeons & Dragons.
Registration opens Saturday, September 26 2026 at 9:00am
Adults with Developmental Disabilites: Builders' Club
Mon, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Come join us for a creative experience, where participants can freely explore and build using the library's kits. Made possible by the Kearny Bank Foundation Grant. Please register for this event.
Registration opens Monday, September 28 2026 at 9:00am
County Connections Resource Table
Tue, Oct 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Drop in for our resource table hosted by the County Connection, offering a variety of services for county residents!
Meet the Mayor
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us as the Lacey Branch hosts Meet the Mayor. During this event you'll be able to ask questions directly to Lacey Mayor Steven Kennis in an informal setting.
Anime & Manga Cafe - Ages 12 - 18
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Relax and hang out with friends while playing anime trivia, enjoying Japanese snacks, and reading the latest manga. Potential allergens. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lacey Library.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 29 2026 at 9:00am
Adults with Developmental Disabilities: Drum Circle
Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Please join Master Drummer, Deborah Kehoe, as she leads a drum circle program. Please register.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 30 2026 at 9:00am
Chair Yoga with Linda Higley: Afternoon Series
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Join us for a relaxing afternoon session of chair yoga led by certified yoga instructor, Linda Higley. A waiver form must be signed before the start of the program to participate.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 30 2026 at 9:00am
Music Mayham Mystery: Escape Room - Ages 11 - 16
Thu, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Travel back to the rockin' 90s in this mysterious escape room. Can you solve the mystery of the missing rock star? Please Register. Space is limited. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lacey Library.
Registration opens Thursday, October 1 2026 at 9:00am
Family Game Night
Thu, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Join us for a fun, family experience with classic and new board games. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lacey Library.
Mango Database
Fri, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lacey Meeting Room
Going away on a trip or interested in learning a new language? Discover how to use our free language learning Mango database at your own time and pace. Please register.
Registration opens Friday, October 2 2026 at 9:00am
LGBTQIA+ Senior Social Group
Fri, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lacey Meeting Room
Drop-in monthly meetings for LGBTQIA+ older adults to connect, share resources, and build community. Held on the third Friday of every month and facilitated by a local volunteer social group leader.
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