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Registration opens:
December 01st, 2026

Winter Solstice Craft
2026-12-15 18:00:00 2026-12-15 19:00:00 America/New_York Winter Solstice Craft Family Program. Come to the Manchester Library for a winter solstice themed craft. Register for a reminder, drop-ins welcome while supplies last. Manchester Branch -

Tuesday, December 15
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Family Program. Come to the Manchester Library for a winter solstice themed craft. Register for a reminder, drop-ins welcome while supplies last.

Family Program. Come to the Manchester Library for a winter solstice themed craft. Register for a reminder, drop-ins welcome while supplies last. 

Register online, in-person at the Manchester Children's Desk, or by calling (732) 657-7600, option 6. Please add your first child as the main registrant and any additional children as a guest. Include the ages of all children attending. 

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | General | DIY/Craft |

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Phone: (732) 657-7600
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The Recharge
Mon, Nov 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, in partnership with the Ocean County Library, is offering a support group for caregivers and their loved ones who are experiencing memory loss.
Kindness Cards Project for Meals on Wheels Recipients - Drop-In Adult Craft
Mon, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Get creative for a cause! Join us in this heartwarming project as we make thoughtful greeting cards to donate to Meals on Wheels recipients.
Weathering Winter
Tue, Nov 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Be ready for the cold and ice with these tips and tricks for staying safe and healthy when winter whips through. Please Register.
Therapy Dog Relaxation Hour
Tue, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens and tweens will spend time with a therapy dog. Ages 10 - 16. Registration is required. Please add siblings attending as guests and list each tween/teen attending with their age.
Games and Puzzles
Tue, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Family Program. Drop by the kid's department to play games and do puzzles with friends and family. Register for a reminder, drop-ins welcome.
Paint & Play- Toddler
Wed, Nov 18, 9:30am - 10:15am
Ages 0-3. Join us for messy play and leave the cleanup to us! Playtime with toys, painting, and coloring. Dressing for a mess is encouraged. Registration is required.
This event is full
Paint & Play- Preschool
Wed, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ages 2-6. Join us for messy play and leave the cleanup to us! Playtime with toys, painting, and coloring. Dressing for a mess is encouraged. Registration is required.
This event is full
Self-Care for the Caregiver
Wed, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Join us for a program designed for anyone caring for a loved one through illness, aging, or end-of-life challenges. We will explore why self-care is so important during times of stress and caregiving.
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Thu, Nov 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Fashion Club
Thu, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages 6-12. Come to the Manchester Library to create a new mini garment, design a runway look, and play fashion games with other kids. Registration is required. 
Read & Learn
Fri, Nov 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 4-8. Hang out with other homeschool families and participate in a storytime followed by a book discussion or activity. Registration Required.
Tween & Teen Snack Bracket
Mon, Nov 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens & tweens will sample and rate different types of snacks. Ages 10 - 16. Registration is required. Please add siblings attending as guests and list each tween/teen attending with their age.
Money Munchkins
Tue, Nov 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 2-6. Join us for an hour of immersive play as children have the opportunity to practice ordering food, paying with play money, and earning money.  Registration is required.
Mini Moguls
Tue, Nov 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages 6-12.  Children will be given a set amount of play money to start the program, and must determine what to buy, save, budget for, and create to succeed in this challenge. Registration required.
Bird Jerz: Birding in the Garden State
Mon, Nov 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lindsay McNamara; a naturalist from Beachy Birder Adventures LLC will talk about N.J. for birding, including what you can expect to find and what makes a location a great area for birding activity.
Registration opens Monday, November 16 2026 at 9:00am
December Scavenger Hunt: Cookies
Tue, Dec 01, All day
Family Program. Search the department to find all of the images on the check-off sheet.  When you do, turn your sheet in at the desk for a sticker. The images will be of different types of cookies. 
Ocean County Health Department Vaccination Clinic
Tue, Dec 01, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
The Ocean County Health Department will be offering seasonal influenza (flu) vaccines (1 year and above) for the 2026-27 season to all residents without any out-of-pocket expense.
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Grounded in the Present: An interactive workshop - for Special Needs Caregivers
Tue, Dec 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
This workshop explores common sources of stress for special needs caregivers, and practical tools for emotional regulation and mindfulness. Presented by Mom2Mom. This is for caregivers only.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 17 2026 at 9:00am
Playdate- Toddler
Wed, Dec 02, 9:30am - 10:15am
Ages 0-3. Open playtime in our meeting room. Babies not yet walking, and their caregivers are welcome to join us in the baby area to play and talk with other caregivers. Registration Required.
Registration opens Wednesday, November 18 2026 at 9:00am
Playdate- Preschool
Wed, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Ages 2-5. Open playtime in our meeting room. Registration Required.
Registration opens Wednesday, November 18 2026 at 9:00am
American Aviary: Birdwatching for Beginners
Wed, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Manchester Meeting Room
Birdwatching is a popular hobby that is accessible to anyone! Learn how to connect with the outdoors while meeting other nature lovers. Presented by Megan Zorn, Chief Park Naturalist. Please register.
Registration opens Wednesday, November 18 2026 at 9:00am
Shore Memory Cafe - Shore Memory Cafe
Thu, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Thu, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages 6-12. Come to the Manchester Library to build something amazing with our Legos! Registration is required.
Registration opens Thursday, November 19 2026 at 9:00am
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Ages 2-5. Join us for an hour of immersive play as children have the opportunity to practice ordering food, paying with play money, and earning money. Registration is required.
Registration opens Monday, November 23 2026 at 9:00am
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Ages 6-12.  Children will be given a set amount of play money to start the program, and must determine what to buy, save, budget for, and create to succeed in this challenge. Registration required.
Registration opens Monday, November 23 2026 at 9:00am
Writers Group
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Manchester Meeting Room
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Ages 2-5. A short storytime for beginning listeners, followed by a craft or activity and open playtime in our children's department. Registration is required.
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Manchester Meeting Room
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Winter Solstice Craft
Tue, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Program. Come to the Manchester Library for a winter solstice themed craft. Register for a reminder, drop-ins welcome while supplies last.
Registration opens Tuesday, December 1 2026 at 9:00am
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