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A Adult Program BD Book Discussion
T Teen Program FR Friends Program
Adult Programs Please Register
TW Tween Program ED Exhibits & Displays
CH Children’s Program DIV Diversity
C Computer Class MKR Maker Program
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Gems Rock Waretown Writers Group
BARNEGAT Kids will get to participate in an WARETOWN REG
609-698-3331 interactive gemstone mining activity 609-693-5133
at the Library. They will learn all about A – 8/23, 1 pm – 4 pm, Thursday
gemstones and take home a real Enjoyable Afternoon @ Your Library
specimen. REG Drop in for a fun afternoon of board
T – 6 pm, All Wednesdays ED – Husband and Wife – games, coloring, cards, and puzzles.
Teen Drop in Gaming A/T – 1 pm, All Mondays Their Painted Words
Variety of games. Ages 12 – 18. Monday Movies Lou Baptiste and Mary Walker- F – 8/24, Friday, 1 pm – 3 pm and 8/25,
8/6: Crooked House (PG-13) 115 min. Baptiste are displaying their artwork Saturday, 10 am – 12 pm
DIV/T – 8/1, 6:30 pm, Wednesday 8/13: Peter Rabbit (PG) 100 min. in this combined show of poetry and Friends of the Waretown Library
Anime Club: Candy Sushi 8/20: The Post (PG-13) 116 min. paintings. Mary’s paintings are inspired Book Sale
May contain potential allergens. Inquire 8/27: The 15:17 to Paris (PG-13) 94 min. by photographs and Lou simply states, Great fnds for little cost.
for details. Ages 12 – 18. REG “I write.” Please be sure to meet these
MKR/TW/T – 8/7, 2 pm, Tuesday artists at their reception on Thursday, A – 8/25, 11 am, Saturday
TW/T – 8/2, 2 pm, Thursday Green Screen Concert Photos August 30 at 3 pm. Gemstones
“Rock” Jeopardy Pose for a music-themed photo to take Charmed in Company will present a
Play Jeopardy with rock-themed home. Ages 10 – 18. REG A – 1:30 pm, All Wednesdays class on gemstones and their many
categories. Ages 10 – 18. REG Mah Jongg Club uses. REG
A – 8/7, 7 pm, Tuesday Beginners welcome.
A – 8/2, 6:30 pm, Thursday Burr Street Book Cafe A – 8/27, 7 pm, Monday
TechTopic: General Help A – 8/14, 2 pm, Tuesday Libraries Rock Concert: Rave On
TW/T – 8/8, 2 pm, Wednesday ShopRite presents: Exotic Fruits Celebrate the sounds of summer with
CH – 8/3, 11 am, Friday Rock Star Bingo Have you ever wondered how you music from rock ‘n’ roll’s golden era.
Watermelon Fun Find popular musicians on your Bingo can use the exotic fruits you fnd in REG
Snacks, stories, and a craft. May contain boards. Ages 10 – 18. REG the grocery store? Join ShopRite’s
potential allergens. Inquire for details. Registered Dietitian Giavonna A – 8/31, 2 pm, Friday
Ages 2+. REG T – 8/8, 6 pm, Wednesday Carbonello to learn about these Adult Craft
Dance Dance Revolution uncommon fruits and how to use them in Participate in a craft for adults. REG
Play this classic game on our PS2®. delicious recipes. May contain potential
Ages 12 – 18. Drop in. allergens. Inquire for details. REG
A – 8/8, 8/22, 7 pm, Wednesdays
Adult Writers Group
TW – 8/9, 1:30 pm, Thursday
School of Rock Escape Room
Ages 10 – 12. REG
From August 6
T – 8/9, 2:30 pm, Thursday (Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony)
School of Rock Escape Room
Ages 13 – 18. REG through September 21
F – 8/3, 1 pm, Friday (UN's International Day of World Peace)
Life of Mozart MKR/CH – 8/9, 6:30 pm, Thursday
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S’mores Storytime
A – 8/4, 11 am, Saturday Snacks, stories, and a craft. May contain
Documentary Saturday potential allergens. Inquire for details.
Mighty Good: The Beatles—All You Ages 2+. REG Drop in at the Staford Branch to decorate with paper cranes throughout August
Need Is Love: A History of Popular and September in support of world peace movements. Adult Program.
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Tuesday 8/16, 8/23, 1 pm, Thursdays “Little Al Dinosaur”
UPPER SHORES Friends Annual Psychic Fair EWE Knit and Crochet Be a paleontologist for the day. Touch
732-793-3996 Make an appointment with the psychic Drop in with your own supplies. a real dinosaur egg, teeth, and bones.
of your choice. $20 donation per ffteen Help rebuild “Little Al” the Allosaurus.
minute session. 50% of all proceeds F – 8/11, 1 pm – 4 pm, Saturday Ages 3+. REG
go to the Friends of the Upper Shores Family Board Game Afternoon
ED – 8/1 – 8/31 Branch. Psychics: Kasandra, Harold, BD – 8/21, 2 pm, Tuesday
In Our Meeting Room: Joan Titsworth-Marsteller, and Joann. CH – 8/14, 10:30 am, Tuesday Lion in the White House by
Coastal Treasures by Susan Puder, Call Gail Stefanelli to reserve your spot. “Let’s Rock” Aida DiPace Donald
photographer 973-699-4845 Rock painting fun. Ages 5+. REG New members welcome. Copies
available for pickup at the Branch.
F – 8/1, 3 pm, Wednesday T – 8/15, 6:30 pm, Wednesday
Life of Mozart Make Your Own Rock Candy A – 8/21, 7 pm, Tuesday
This play will introduce children to the May contain potential allergens. Inquire DVD Discussion: His Girl Friday
vibrancy of history, the joy of music, for details. Ages 12 – 18. REG Contact your local Branch to place a
and the true story of this very special hold. View the flm at home. Then, join
composer's life. REG A – 8/15, 7 pm, Wednesday us for a lively discussion.
Poetry Writers Group
A – 8/1, 7 pm, Wednesday, 8/4, 12 pm CH – 8/22, 3:30 pm, Wednesday
or 3 pm, Saturday F – 8/16, 2 pm, Thursday Sidewalk Chalk Fun
Movie Time: Silver Screen Summer Legends of the Hidden Temple Weather permitting. Ages 2+. REG
Circus Families will work on challenges around
The Greatest Showman starring Hugh the Branch. REG A – 8/23, 2 pm, Thursday
Jackman. (PG) 106 min. Adult Craft
T/A – 8/16, 6:30 pm, Thursday Music-themed craft. REG
F – 8/7, 3 pm, Tuesday Gemstones & Crystals with Charmed
Papermoon Puppet Theatre presents: in Company CH – 8/23, 6:30 pm, Thursday
Cinderella Learn about the healing properties of Tintastic ReCraftables
Everyone’s favorite fairytale is presented these stones. Ages 12+. REG Create something wonderful using
with both girls and boys in mind. In recycled materials. Ages 7+. REG
addition to the romance there are CH – 8/17, 1 pm, Friday
delightfully funny characters: hilarious Kids’ End of Summer Reading CH – 8/24, 2 pm, Friday
stepsisters, a rivalry between the duke Ice Cream Party Vesuvius Day
and the prince’s dog, and helpful mice to F – 8/16, 3 pm, Thursday May contain potential allergens. Inquire Make a mini inactive volcano and watch
befriend the heroine. REG Circus Fun with Brenn Swanson for details. REG one erupt. Ages 7+. REG
Brenn’s live action show with stilt
A – 8/7, 7 pm, Tuesday walking, juggling, plate spinning, and T – 8/17, 3 pm, Friday
P.T. Barnum: The Master Showman more will bring a smile to faces both Teen End of Summer Pizza Party
portrayed by Neill Hartley young and old. REG Volunteers and summer readers
Meet one of the most colorful and well- welcome. Awards. May contain potential
known personalities who brought high A/T – 8/21, 6:30 pm, Tuesday allergens. Inquire for details.
and low culture to all of America in a The WWII Jeep Ages 12 – 18.
masterful impersonation of America’s Jeff Brown and Dan Janquitto present
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premiere showman of the 19 century. the story of the all-American wonder, the T – 8/18, 1 pm – 4 pm, Saturday A/T – 8/28, 2 pm – 7 pm, Tuesday
Produced by the American Historical Jeep. REG Mindbytes Video Game Design American Red Cross Blood Drive
Theatre. REG Learn the logic behind game design, Please consider taking an hour to
A – 8/22, 6:30 pm, Wednesday, develop an understanding of game donate blood to those in need.
F – 8/9, 10:30 am, Thursday 8/25, 12 pm or 2:30 pm, Saturday mechanics, and employ a step-by-step Ages 16+. REG
Bonk! Movie Time: Silver Screen Summer process to build a game. This workshop
Join us for an exciting, interactive music Circus will expose teens not only to creating a CH – 8/31, 3:30 pm, Friday
program with drums and percussion Water for Elephants. Starring Robert game, but ensuring the design survives Tail Waggin’ Tutor
instruments from around the world. Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon and Hal a challenge from co-participants. Practice reading alongside a gentle,
Ages 4 and up with family. REG Holbrook. (PG-13) 120 min. Ages 12 – 18. REG beautiful therapy dog.
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A – 8/14, 2:30 pm, Tuesday F – 8/14, 11:30 am, Tuesday
Make It: DIY Adult Craft Mermaid Storytime
BEACHWOOD TUCKERTON
Enjoy creating your own piece of Meet and greet a real mermaid. She’ll
732-244-4573 abstract art on a canvas. All supplies 609-296-1470 read mermaid stories, and do a fun craft.
provided. Ages 18+. REG Sponsored by the Tuckerton Library
Association. REG
F – 8/2, 10:30 am, Thursday T/TW – 8/15, 12 pm – 4 pm, Wednesday
OCL Puppet Show Players Present: Grab and Go: Wooden Sailboats A – 8/2, 8/16, 10 am – 12 pm,
Children Make Terrible Pets Stop by the Library to grab everything Thursdays
What happens when a young bear fnds you need to make your own wooden Art Chat
a boy in the woods and she wants to sailboat. Ages 12 and up. Meet and talk with fellow artists.
keep him for a pet? This puppet show is
based on Peter Brown’s Children Make A – 8/16, 10 am, Thursday F – 8/2, 10:30 am, Thursday
Terrible Pets. Ages 2 and up. REG Knit Wits Life of Mozart
Bring your crochet, knitting, or crafting This play will introduce children to the
F – 8/6, 7 pm, Monday needles, and your craft. No need to vibrancy of history, the joy of music,
1950s Sock Hop register. and the true story of this very special
Rock around the clock during the sock composer's life.
hop: crafts, games, and snacks. May BD – 8/23, 10:30 am, Thursday
contain potential allergens. Inquire for Calling Invisible Women by A/T – 8/6, 6 pm, Monday
details. REG Jeanne Ray Movie: Wonder Woman
New members are welcome to this An Amazon princess leaves her island
CH – 8/9, 10:30 am, Thursday monthly book discussion group. Pick up home and journeys to the outside world,
Bubble Fun your copy at the circulation desk. which is being consumed by a massive
Dress for a mess. For babies and war. With the help of an American pilot,
children up to age 3, with caregiver. A – 8/28, 2:30 pm, Tuesday she works to put an end to the confict.
REG Movie Matinee: Miracles from Heaven
(PG-13) 141 min. REG
Enjoy an uplifting movie. (PG) 109 min.
CH – 8/13, 4 pm, Monday
REG F – 8/7, 11:30 am, Tuesday CH – 8/20, 7 pm, Monday
Read to the Dogs
Silly Sing-Along Telescope Night: Presented by Pearl
Practice reading alongside gentle,
Dance and sing along to an interactive Observatory
beautiful therapy dogs. Ages 5 – 12.
musical program full of summer songs. Come to the library for a chance to look
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Performance is by Dale and Amy into a telescope and see the mountains,
Paradise. Sponsored by the Tuckerton valleys and craters on our moon. View
Library Association. REG the clouds and moons of Jupiter. Even
see Saturn and its rings, plus other
A – 8/8, 2 pm – 4 pm, Wednesday wonders of the universe. Sponsored by
Color My World the Tuckerton Library Association.
Relax and join in some coloring fun Ages 5 and up. REG
Lacey Branch
with others while you sip coffee and
August 25 at 2:00 pm enjoy some light refreshments. Coloring F – 8/23, 2 pm, Thursday
pencils and pages provided, or bring Rock Star Reader’s End of Summer
An Afternoon your own. REG Bash
Jump in and party with us to fnish
at the Opera A/T – 8/13, 6 pm, Monday out your summer reading season with
Movie: Churchill prizes, refreshments and a rocking good
Coloratura soprano Christa Dalmazio On the eve of D-Day, Winston Churchill time. May contain potential allergens.
will be singing operatic, art songs, grapples with his fears that the invasion Inquire for details. REG
and classic musical theater selections will be a disaster akin to the Battle of
by composers including Mozart, Gallipoli during WWI. (PG) 110 min. A – 8/27, 6 pm, Monday
Vivaldi, Donizetti, Beydts, Strauss, REG Crafter Dark
and Bernstein. Christa will be Join us for an evening of adult crafting
fun. This month we will be making bird
accompanied by pianist Fábio Bezuti.
houses. REG
Please register as seating is limited.
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CH – 8/1, 7 pm, Wednesday
The Great Reptiles
BERKELEY
Come meet a monitor lizard, a snapping
732-269-2144 turtle, an American alligator, and
more. Sponsored by the Friends of the
Berkeley Library. Ages 5 and up. REG
ED – 8/1 – 8/31 A – 8/4, 2 pm, Saturday
Meeting Room Art Libraries Rock Concert:
Artwork by Barbara Kraemer BJ & the Band
Display Cases Celebrate summer with the soulful
Tea sets courtesy of Mary Ellen Halloran sound of Motown. REG
Artwork by Barbara Kraemer
CH – 8/6, 10:30 am, Monday
C – 8/1 – 8/31 Baby and Me
Computer, eBook, and Genealogy Rhythm, rhyme, music, and movement
Help for babies up to 18 months with
Please call the Branch to make an caregiver. REG
appointment.
A – 8/7, 11 am – 1 pm, Tuesday
A – 8/1 – 8/31 Artist Reception
Pop-In Puzzle Stop by the meeting room to celebrate
Stop by to help complete a new puzzle the work of local artist Barbara Kraemer.
ERIC - Great resource for teachers each month. Light refreshments will be provided.
and those interested in education.
A – 1 pm, All Thursdays A – 8/7, 6:30 pm, Tuesday
The Educational Resource Information An Afternoon Book Art Craft
Center (ERIC) contains scholarly articles, of Mah Jongg Upcycle old paperbacks into cute
If you have your hedgehogs. REG
citations and abstracts from thousands of
own set, please
journals related to this exciting feld. bring it. Sponsored T – 8/9, 6 pm, Thursday
by the Friends of the Anime Night
Berkeley Library. Watch, discuss, and draw anime.
Curriculum Resources Center - Great REG Ages 12 – 18.
resource for middle school, high school and
A – 2 pm, All Mondays BD – 8/10, 1 pm, Friday
junior college teachers. Contains printable
Musical Mondays The Witness by Nora Roberts
handout material on various curriculum Join us every Monday for a great Copies are available at the circulation
musical movie. Please register for each desk.
subject areas.
week.
8/6: Chicago: 2002 (PG-13) 113 min. CH – 8/10, 2 pm – 4 pm, Friday
8/13: Dreamgirls: 2006 (PG-13) 129 min Rock Hounds: Let’s See What We
NoveList – Search through thousands of
8/20: Little Shop of Horrors: 1986 Can Dig Up
books that are categorized by reading levels
(PG) 88 min. Learn about being an amateur geologist
and curriculums. Help your students fnd their 8/27: Into the Woods: 2014 (PG) 124 min. and see what you can dig up in your
own back yard. Ages 8 – 12. REG
next great read.
A – 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, All Mondays
The Yarn Dolls CH – 8/13, 12 pm, Monday
Bring along your unfnished projects. Lunch Bunch
World Book Discover - Encyclopedia for reluctant readers, visual learners,
Bring your lunch and a drink and
English Language learners, and adult literacy students. Articles are available in
T – 3 pm, All Tuesdays listen to some fun stories. May contain
audio format, Spanish, and many other languages. Lexile measures and other tools Tabletop Tuesdays potential allergens. Inquire for details.
Play board games in the Teen Zone. Ages 5 – 9. REG
for teachers are included.
Ages 12 – 18.
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Craft for Adults with Special Book Café: My Favorite Reads Kids Growing Great
Challenges Share your favorite reads at our book A – 8/22, 7 pm, Wednesday Enjoy stories, an activity, and a healthy
Sponsored by the Friends of the café. Light refreshments will be served. Honey Bee Basics snack provided by Ms. Gia from
Berkeley Library. REG May contain potential allergens. Inquire A special presentation and honey tasting ShopRite on Fischer Blvd., Toms River.
for details. REG by the Central Jersey Beekeeping May contain potential allergens. Inquire
F – 8/14, 6:30 pm, Tuesday Association. There will be live bees for details. Ages 3½ – 5. REG
End of Summer Reading Party CH – 8/22, 7 pm, Wednesday contained in an observation hive at
Celebrate the end of our summer Bedtime Stories this program. May contain potential T – 8/28, 5 pm – 7:30 pm, Tuesday
reading program with games, crafts, Come in your PJs and listen to some allergens. Inquire for details. REG RPG Night
dancing, and more. REG great bedtime stories. Ages 4 – 8. REG Each month play as a new character
CH – 8/23, 10:30 am, Thursday you create in a different role-playing
F – 8/16, 10:30 am, Thursday “Dog” Days of Summer Storytime game. This month enter the horrors that
OCL Puppet Show Players Present: Woof. Woof. Join us for stories about wait in the pulse-pounding Dread. REG
Children Make Terrible Pets dogs and enjoy a craft. Ages 3½ – 5.
What happens when a young bear fnds REG F – 8/28, 6 pm – 7:30 pm, Tuesday
a boy in the woods and she wants to Get Ready for School Children’s
keep him for a pet? This puppet show is CH – 8/23, 3 pm, Thursday Drop-in Craft
based on Peter Brown’s Children Make Book Chat: Super Heroes Rock Stop by the library and enjoy a fun back
Terrible Pets. Ages 2 and up. REG Join us to talk about your favorite super to school craft.
hero books. Ages 6 – 12. REG
CH – 8/16, 4 pm – 5 pm, Thursday CH – 8/29, 10:30 am, Wednesday
Woof Tales: Read to a Dog CH – 8/24, 10 am, Friday Get Ready for Kindergarten:
Practice your reading skills with a Waddler Time Colors and Shapes
trained therapy dog. REG Interactive stories, songs and more for Let’s play Bingo and practice our shapes
you and your little one. Ages 12 – 23 and colors. Ages 4 – 5. REG
T – 8/16, 6 pm, Thursday months. REG
Video Game Club MKR/A – 8/29, 4 pm, Wednesday
Ages 12 – 18. REG C – 8/24, 2:30 pm, Friday Paper Craft Basics
Microsoft Learn to use Silhouette Studio® to cut
CH – 8/17, 10:30 am, Friday paper designs. Ages 18+. REG
Sidewalk Art
Rain or shine. Ages 6 – 12. REG A – 8/27, 6:30 pm, Monday ® PowerPoint Basics MKR/A – 8/29, 6:30 pm, Wednesday
An Evening with Pete Wagula REG Save the Flavor of Summer
A – 8/17, 1 pm, Friday Bottleneck guitarist and local favorite Joanne Kinsey from the Rutgers
Senior Movie: All the Money in the Pete Wagula will highlight tunes from A – 8/25, 10 pm, Saturday Cooperative Extension will discuss how
World his 2009 and 2013 CDs in an acoustic Hey, It’s Free to preserve fruits and vegetables to
Dramatization of the kidnapping of John performance featuring live looping with a You’ll be shown free coupon websites extend the favors of summer and make
Paul Getty III, the grandson of billionaire blend of jazz and blues. REG where you can print coupons and your own canning labels. REG
J. Paul Getty. (R) 132 min. REG receive free samples. Learn how to
CH – 8/28, 2 pm – 3 pm, Tuesday get the best deals with coupons at the
CH – 8/20, 10:30 am, Monday LEGO® at the Library supermarket. Save 50% or more off your E
Sensory Play Make sure to get your picture taken for grocery bill. REG
Brrrrrrr… come play with “snow” in the our bulletin board with your creation.
summer. Ages 3 – 5. REG Ages 6 – 12. REG CH – 8/27, 10 am, Monday
Get Ready for Kindergarten Storytime
A – 8/21, 2 pm, Tuesday CH – 8/30, 10:30 am, Thursday Stories all about going to kindergarten.
Adult Craft: Bangle Bracelets DUPLO® Play Ages 4 – 5. REG
Sponsored by the Friends of the Sponsored by the Friends of the
Berkeley Library. REG Berkeley Library. Ages 3 – 5. REG A – 8/27, 6:30 pm, Monday A – 8/29, 7 pm, Wednesday
Homeschooling Teens: WREP – When Radio Entertained
T – 8/30 6 pm, Thursday Library Resources for Parents People
Minecraft Learn how the Library can help support An evening of old-time radio
Please register if you’d like to use a parents and curriculum. REG performances featuring real actors and
branch laptop. Ages 12 – 18. REG sound effects. REG
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Come chat about your favorite book, or Join us for stories about animals that Become a better searcher on Google .
for suggestions of what to read next. call the Pinelands home. REG 732-477-4513 REG
Feel free to bring your own lunch.
CH – 8/18, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Saturday CH – 8/1, 5 pm, Wednesday
A – 8/16, 6:30 pm, Thursday Pinelands Children’s Drop-in Craft Special Needs Storytime with
Libraries Rock Concert: Celebrate Pinelands Day and create a ED – 8/1 – 8/31 Therapy Dogs
BJ & the Band bird feeder using sunfower butter. Altered Canvas Art by J&N Soto Enjoy stories and sensory play with the
Celebrate summer with the soulful Designs therapy dogs. Ages 2 – 6. REG
sound of Motown. REG A – 8/18, 3 pm, Saturday Multimedia canvas art enhanced with
The Last Whippoorwill Bluegrass three-dimensional objects by Noreen C – 8/1, 6 pm, Wednesday
CH – 8/16, 6:30 pm, Thursday Band Franco and Maribel Caragiulo. Basic Mouse Skills
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LEGO Club Enjoy classic and traditional bluegrass First stop for beginners. Learn to single/
Join us for some building fun. We music with this Pinelands band that A – 7 pm, All Tuesdays double click, highlight, cut, and paste.
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supply the LEGOs ; all you need is your plays as close as Albert Hall and as far English Conversation Group REG
imagination. Ages 6 – 12. REG away as Vermont. REG Improve your English conversational
skills in a fun and casual setting. All are C – 8/2, 2:30 pm, Thursday
T – 8/17, 11 am, Friday CH – 8/20, 10:30 am, Monday welcome. Explore the Library’s Website
Homeschool Hangout First Art Learn about all the available resources.
Fun and activities especially for our Join us for our monthly art program. A – 10 am, All Thursdays REG
homeschooled teens. REG Dress for a mess. Ages 2 – 3. REG Open Play Mah Jongg
All levels of play welcome. Bring your T – 8/2, 4 pm, Thursday
C – 8/17, 2:30 pm, Friday MKR/F – 8/20, 5:30 pm, Monday game set and current card. Ice Cream Making Workshop
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Microsoft Word I 3D printing Basics Learn to make homemade ice cream,
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REG Beginner instruction for MakerBot , C – 8/1, 10 am, Wednesday and then top it and eat it. May contain
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Replicator and Tinkercad . Children 8 Word Basics potential allergens. Inquire for details.
A – 8/18, 10 am and 11:30 am, Saturday to 12 must be accompanied by a parent. Learn basic word processing skills to REG
Traditional Pinelands Craft: Ages 8+. REG create and format a document. REG
Make Your Own Basket A – 8/3, 8/17, 8/31, 10 am, Fridays
Make a traditional hanging garlic basket CH – 8/20, 6 pm, Monday Stitch in Time
with Steven R. Carty of the Pinelands Get Ready for Kindergarten: Bring your crochet, knitting, or crafting
Folk Music Center. Sponsored by Scissor Skills needles, and your craft. REG
Friends of the Ocean County Library – Time to work on those scissor skills.
Toms River. REG Let’s make some crafts. Ages 4 – 5. CH – 8/3, 10:30 am, Friday
REG Tiger Time
A – 8/18, 12 pm, 12:30 pm, 1 pm, Celebrate these striped big cats with
1:30 pm, 2 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3 pm, CH – 8/21, 10 am, stories and a craft. Ages 3 – 5. REG
Saturday Tuesday
Local History Film Rhythm & Drums BD – 8/3, 2 pm, Friday
The Pine Barrens: Up Close and Natural Join music educator First Friday
(NR) 30 min. Julie Bunucci for a Last Letter from Your Lover by JoJo
drum circle complete Moyes.
A – 8/18, 1 pm, Saturday with games, songs,
Author Visit with Photographer and rhythm fun. C – 8/3, 2:30 pm, Friday
Albert D. Horner A variety of drums Resources for Writers
Join New Jersey author and provided for all Learn about web resources to sharpen
photographer Albert D. Horner for a participants to use. your writing skills. REG
discussion of his book Pinelands: New Sponsored by the CH – 8/1, 2 pm, Wednesday
Jersey’s Suburban Wilderness followed Friends of the Ocean Hogwarts Summer School CH – 8/6, 9:30 am – 11:30 am, Monday
by a book signing. REG County Library – The fnal week of summer school, we’ll Open Play Date
Toms River. have our end-of-year party, and award Children and their parents are invited to
Ages 5 – 12. you a diploma and wand. Ages 6+. REG play with age appropriate toys.
REG Ages 1 – 3. Drop in.
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C – 8/6, 2:30 pm, Monday F – 8/8, 6 pm, Wednesday CH – 8/8, 10:30 am, Wednesday FR – 8/13, 7 pm, Monday
Outlook Basics Pajama Storytime Bingo Friends of the Ocean County Library –
Learn how to set up an Outlook email Join us for a few peaceful bedtime Enjoy a game of Bingo and create your Toms River Meeting
account. REG stories. Feel free to come in pajamas own game. Ages 8 – 12. REG
and with stuffed buddies or blankets. C – 8/14, 9:30 am, Tuesday
F – 8/6, 3 pm, Monday REG A – 8/8, 7 pm, Wednesday Internet I
Gems Rock Meditation 101 REG
Kids will get to participate in an Learn the basics of meditation or get a
interactive gemstone mining activity refresher in this beginner level class. T – 8/14, 4:30 pm, Tuesday
at the library. They will learn all about Optional: Bring your own yoga mat, Teen Anime Club
gemstones and take home a real blankets, or bolsters. REG
specimen. REG BD – 8/14, 7 pm, Tuesday
CH – 8/9, 10:30 am, Thursday Just Take My Heart by Mary Higgins
C – 8/7, 10 am, Tuesday Musical Storytime Clark
hoopla Join us for stories, songs and a craft.
Borrow digital movies, music, and Ages 3½ – 5. REG CH – 8/15, 10:30 am, Wednesday
eBooks. An active library card and email Arty Party
address are required to sign up. REG CH – 8/9, 6:30 pm, Thursday Join us for our monthly art program.
Crafty Crafter: Paper Plate Dress for a mess. Ages 3½ – 5. REG
CH – 8/7, 10:30 am, Tuesday Tambourine
Greet the Therapy Dogs Create your own tambourine. CH – 8/15, 4:30 pm, Wednesday
Practice reading alongside gentle, Ages 6 – 12. REG Ruff Readers
beautiful therapy dogs. Ages 5+. REG F – 8/9, 2 pm, Thursday Practice your reading skills in the
Jenkinson’s: Outrageous Reptiles CH – 8/10, 10 am, Friday company of gentle therapy dogs.
C – 8/7, 8/14, 1:30 pm – 4 pm, Children learn the characteristics of Baby Art Ages 6 – 12. REG
Tuesdays all reptiles and the differences in their Join us for fun, creative art for you and
Tech Buddies lifestyles by comparing the different your baby. Ages 6 – 12 months. REG A – 8/15, 6 pm – 8 pm, Wednesday
Need help using your cell phone? reptile groups: snakes, turtles, lizards, Anime Plus
Tablet? The Internet? Come in for a one- and crocodilians. REG F – 8/11, 3 pm – 4:30 pm, Saturday Ages 18 – 29.
on-one tutorial with a teen volunteer. Sporty Saturday Children’s Drop-in
REG CH – 8/10, 10:30 am, Friday Craft
Pirate Party Hey basketball fans, come decorate
T – 8/7, 4 pm, Tuesday Come dressed in your best pirate gear your own “slam dunk” pennant.
Escape Room: Tohua Island for some stories, games, and adventure.
Complete a series of puzzles to escape Ages 2 – 6. REG CH – 8/13, 10:30 am, Monday
the room. REG Bounce Around the Room
CH – 8/10, 2:30 pm, Friday Join us for free playtime. Ages 2 – 5.
CH – 8/7, 6 pm, Tuesday Homemade Musical Instruments REG
Try it Tuesday Make musical instruments using
Let’s experiment with fun STEAM materials you’d fnd around the house. C – 8/13, 2:30 pm, Monday A – 8/15, 7 pm, Wednesday
activities. Ages 6+. REG Ages 6+. REG Mouse/Basic Computer Skills Mantra Meditation with Sound
REG Techniques
A – 8/8, 11 am, Wednesday C – 8/13, 2:30 pm, Monday This call-and-response chanting, sung
Brain Games Pandora Radio CH – 8/13, 6:30 pm, Monday in melodic scales, is accompanied by
Come and exercise your brain by Learn how to sign up for an account, Girls Club traditional folk instruments. Using full
playing fun word games. REG create music stations, and select Let your imagination run wild. We’ll be concentration, this meditation quiets
personalization options. REG doing paper crafting. Ages 8 – 12. REG the mind and invokes higher states of
C – 8/8, 6 pm, Wednesday consciousness. REG
iPad Basics MKR/T – 8/13, 4 pm, Monday A – 8/13, 7 pm, Monday
Learn how to set up your iPad, navigate Relief Printing for Beginners Cookbook Club CH – 8/16, 10 am – 11:30 am, Thursday
the user interface, and download apps. Learn about this traditional art. Do you love cooking and testing out new Duck Duck Dewey
REG Participants will etch their own design recipes? Join our cookbook club. May Get ready to go back to school with a
and take home their print. Ages 13 – 18. contain potential allergens. Inquire for library scavenger hunt. Ages 8 – 12.
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