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Registration opens:
October 30th, 2026

DIY Gratitude Journals

Two Sessions
2026-12-01 10:30:00 2026-12-01 11:30:00 America/New_York DIY Gratitude Journals Celebrate the season of gratitude in the Makerspace! Decorate a winter-themed gratitude journal and create a cozy keepsake to capture the people, moments, and memories you're thankful for. Jackson Branch - Makerspace

Tuesday, December 01
10:30am - 11:30am

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Jackson Branch

Makerspace

Celebrate the season of gratitude in the Makerspace! Decorate a winter-themed gratitude journal and create a cozy keepsake to capture the people, moments, and memories you're thankful for.

Looking for a creative winter activity? Stop by the Makerspace and design a winter-themed Gratitude Journal with markers and stencils. Customize it with colors, patterns, and artwork, then take it home to fill with reflections, memories, and favorite moments from the season.

Please limit your registration to one of the two sessions.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General | DIY/Craft |

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Jackson Branch
Phone: (732) 928-4400
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
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Ocean County Health Department - Healthy Aging
Tue, Nov 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Jackson Meeting Room
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Bring your work, any genre.
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Storytime Room
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Thu, Nov 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Make a charming drawing string fabric bag just in time for wrapping a gift!
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Sensory Space
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Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
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Sensory Space
Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.
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Sensory Space
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Jackson Sensory Space Open Hours
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Sensory Space
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Makerspace
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