Keep Calm, Color On

I Love the Library Storytime

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

Visit the Sensory Space on the 1st Floor (Children's Department).

Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Stafford 1st Floor Main Meeting Room

Please register each child individually. Learn about the library, listen to stories, and make a fun craft. Ages 2-5. Registration required.

Registration is now closed

Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Come check out Sparks's Lab!

Watercolor with Westwood & Quinn - Barnegat Lighthouse

Wed, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Have you ever coded a Robot?

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

Stafford 1st Floor Main Meeting Room

Want to learn how to paint using watercolor techniques? Come take part in this beginner friendly workshop. Space is limited! Registration is required.

This event is full

Sparks's Lab Open Hours

Wed, Oct 07, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Stafford Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

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

Stafford Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 1st Floor (Children's Department).

Thu, Oct 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Come check out Sparks's Lab!

Tween Crafternoon: Stafford Branch - Mini Pumpkin

Thu, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Stafford Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Opening Week Tech Tour

Thu, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Join library staff for a tour of the new building. Learn about the new technology systems throughout the building. Tours begin every half hour during the listed time frame.

Thu, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Stafford 2nd Floor Meeting Room C

Join us for this month's Tween Crafternoon at the library! Ages 9-13. Registration required. Please register each Teen individually.

Rescheduled

Watercolor with Westwood & Quinn - Barnegat Lighthouse

Thu, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

New date Wednesday, October 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Want to learn how to paint using watercolor techniques? Come take part in this beginner friendly workshop. Space is limited! Registration is required.

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

Stafford Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 1st Floor (Children's Department).

Opening Week Tech Tour

Fri, Oct 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Join library staff for a tour of the new building. Learn about the new technology systems throughout the building. Tours begin every half hour during the listed time frame.

Fri, Oct 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Come check out Sparks's Lab!

Opening Week Ice Cream Social

Fri, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Stafford Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Fri, Oct 09, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Celebrate Stafford Library's opening week with a sweet treat! First come, first served. Sponsored by the OCL Foundation.

Tween/Teen Tech Explorers

Fri, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Stafford 2nd Floor Meeting Room C

Join us for a teen adventure to explore various types of technology at the library! Ages 9-17. Registration required. Please register each Teen individually.

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

Stafford Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 1st Floor (Children's Department).

Opening Week: Sahara Moon Album Celebration

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

Stafford Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 1st Floor (Children's Department).

Sun, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us on the 2nd floor for an intimate journey through the songwriting, recording and live performance of Sahara Moon's debut album, Reflections. Drop-in.

Drop-In Scarecrow Craft

Mon, Oct 12, All day

Drop-in to the Children's Room to make a fall themed, scarecrow craft! As long as supplies last. Geared toward children up to age 12. No registration required.

Mon, Oct 12, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 1st Floor(Children's Department).

Sparks's Lab Open Hours - Maker Monday

Mon, Oct 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Come check out Sparks's Lab!

Mon, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Come craft with us!

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

Visit the Sensory Space on the 1st Floor (Children's Department).

Sparks's Lab Open Hours - Building Day

Tue, Oct 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Come check out Sparks's Lab!

Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Come build something GREAT!

Chat & Snack - Adult Conversation Group

Tue, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Stafford 1st Floor Main Meeting Room

Join us for a snack and friendly chat. This month's topic is Autumn.

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

Visit the Sensory Space on the 1st Floor (Children's Department).

Wed, Oct 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Come check out Sparks's Lab!

Monster Mash Storytime

Wed, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Stafford 1st Floor Main Meeting Room

Learn about author and illustrator, Hervé Tullet, in our monster themed storytime and engaging art activity. Ages 6-12. Registration required. Please register each child individually.

Wed, Oct 14, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Have you ever coded a Robot?

Thu, Oct 15, 9:30am - 3:00pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 1st Floor (Children's Department).

Rescheduled

Friends of the Stafford Library Meeting

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

New date Thursday, October 15, 9:30am - 3:00pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 1st Floor (Children's Department).

Thu, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Stafford 1st Floor Main Meeting Room

See what the Friends are doing to support the Stafford Branch. Join the Friends and volunteer today. Drop-in.

Thu, Oct 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Come check out Sparks's Lab!

Thu, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Stafford 1st Floor Main Meeting Room B

Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.

Thu, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Stafford Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Keep Calm, Color On

Thu, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Stafford Sensory Space

Join us for a relaxing hour, where tweens and teens can unwind and color! Ages 10-17. Registration required. Please register each participant individually.

Thu, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 8:30pm

Stafford Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 1st Floor(Children's Department).

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

Stafford Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 1st Floor (Children's Department).

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

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Come check out Sparks's Lab!

Fri, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Stafford Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

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

Stafford Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 1st Floor (Children's Department).

Sat, Oct 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Stafford 1st Floor Main Meeting Room B

Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.

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

Stafford Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 1st Floor (Children's Department).

Mon, Oct 19, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 1st Floor(Children's Department).

Sparks's Lab Open Hours - Maker Monday

Mon, Oct 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Come check out Sparks's Lab!

Mon, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Come craft with us!

Bayside Ukulele Group

Mon, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Stafford 1st Floor Main Meeting Room

Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.

Adults with Developmental Disabilities: Builders' Club

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

Visit the Sensory Space on the 1st Floor (Children's Department).

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

Stafford 1st Floor Main Meeting Room

Come join us for a creative experience, where participants can freely explore and build using the library's kits. Please register.

Adult Craft - Halloween Papercraft

Tue, Oct 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Come check out Sparks's Lab!

Tue, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Stafford 2nd Floor Meeting Room C

Join us for a Halloween papercraft. Supplies limited. Please Register.

Sparks's Lab Open Hours - Building Day

Tue, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Come build something GREAT!

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

Visit the Sensory Space on the 1st Floor (Children's Department).

Wed, Oct 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Come check out Sparks's Lab!

Huntington's Support Group

Wed, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Have you ever coded a Robot?

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

Stafford 1st Floor Main Meeting Room B

This volunteer-led group is open to anyone with Huntington's Disease, as well as caregivers, family, or friends of someone with the disease or simply anyone interested in learning more. Drop-in.

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

Stafford Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 1st Floor (Children's Department).

Thu, Oct 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Come check out Sparks's Lab!

Thu, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Stafford Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

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

Stafford Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 1st Floor (Children's Department).

Fri, Oct 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Come check out Sparks's Lab!

Mah Jongg

Fri, Oct 23, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford 2nd Floor Meeting Room C

Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop-in.

Fri, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Stafford Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

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

Stafford Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 1st Floor (Children's Department).

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

Stafford Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 1st Floor (Children's Department).

Mon, Oct 26, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Visit the Sensory Space on the 1st Floor(Children's Department).

Sparks's Lab Open Hours - Maker Monday

Mon, Oct 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Come check out Sparks's Lab!

Mon, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Come craft with us!

Bayside Ukulele Group

Mon, Oct 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Stafford 1st Floor Main Meeting Room

Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.

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

Visit the Sensory Space on the 1st Floor (Children's Department).

Sparks's Lab Open Hours - Building Day

Tue, Oct 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Come check out Sparks's Lab!

Tue, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Come build something GREAT!

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

Visit the Sensory Space on the 1st Floor (Children's Department).

Wed, Oct 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Come check out Sparks's Lab!

Wed, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Have you ever coded a Robot?

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

Stafford Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 1st Floor (Children's Department).

Thu, Oct 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Come check out Sparks's Lab!

Thu, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Stafford 1st Floor Main Meeting Room B

Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.

Thu, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Stafford Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

Children's Halloween Parade

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

Stafford Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 1st Floor (Children's Department).

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

Stafford 1st Floor Main Meeting Room

Please register each child individually. Wear your Halloween costume for our parade, and enjoy a craft and snack. Sponsored by The Friends of the Stafford Library! Ages 2-5. Registration required.

Registration opens Friday, October 16 2026 at 10:00am

Fri, Oct 30, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Come check out Sparks's Lab!

Mah Jongg

Fri, Oct 30, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Stafford 2nd Floor Meeting Room C

Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop-in.

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

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Sparks's Lab, the Makerspace in the Stafford Branch, will be open for self-led use of eligible equipment.

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

Stafford Sensory Space

Visit the Sensory Space on the 1st Floor (Children's Department).

Spooky Stacks Bracelet Making-Drop In

Sat, Oct 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Stafford 1st Floor Main Meeting Room B

Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.

Sat, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Stafford Sparks's Lab Makerspace

Come make bracelets with us!

Bayside Ukulele Group

Mon, Nov 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Stafford 1st Floor Main Meeting Room

Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.