Rain Barrel FAQs

Branch Location: Berkeley Branch Audience: Adults,Family You have rain barrel questions and we have answers. From how to get a rain barrel to how to use the water collected, we are here to help you navigate the ins and outs of rainwater harvesting. Presented by Steve ......More

Branch Location: Berkeley Branch Audience: Adults,Family You have rain barrel questions and we have answers. From how to get a rain barrel to how to use the water collected, we are here to help you navigate the ins and outs of rainwater harvesting. Presented by Steve Yergaeu of the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean and Atlantic Counties.

Berkeley Branch

Adult Craft Take and Make

Branch Location: Berkeley Branch Type of Event: DIY/Craft/Maker Audience: Adults Weekly adult crafts that can be picked up at the Berkeley Branch.  While supplies last. Please note the library is closed on 5/31.   

Berkeley Branch

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Branch Location: Berkeley Branch Type of Event: Program Audience: Adults Please consider donating blood for our area.  Appointments are preferred.  To make an appointment please visit  www.redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-276......More

Branch Location: Berkeley Branch Type of Event: Program Audience: Adults Please consider donating blood for our area.  Appointments are preferred.  To make an appointment please visit  www.redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767.

Berkeley Branch

Book Café For Adults with Special Challenges

Branch Location: Berkeley Branch Type of Event: Author/Book Event Audience: Adults Icon: Book Discussion Select your favorite books and relax and share with friends. Call ahead to reserve your group’s favorite titles. 

Berkeley Branch

Movie for Adults with Special Challenges

Branch Location: Berkeley Branch Type of Event: Movie Audience: Adults Icon: Movie Individuals and groups are invited to register. The movie will be chosen on the day of showing.

Berkeley Branch

Book Cafe for Adults with Special Needs

Branch Location: Berkeley Branch Type of Event: Program Audience: Adults ​Select your favorite books and relax and share with friends. Call ahead to reserve your group's favorite titles.  

Berkeley Branch

Mah Jongg

Branch Location: Berkeley Branch Type of Event: Program Audience: Adults Weekly play on Thursdays for experienced players of Mah Jong, starting on 9/23 and continues weekly every month. Players must bring their own set and current card. Register one time, for all sessi......More

Branch Location: Berkeley Branch Type of Event: Program Audience: Adults Weekly play on Thursdays for experienced players of Mah Jong, starting on 9/23 and continues weekly every month. Players must bring their own set and current card. Register one time, for all sessions.   

Berkeley Branch

Book Café For Adults with Special Challenges

Branch Location: Berkeley Branch Type of Event: Author/Book Event Audience: Adults Icon: Book Discussion Select your favorite books and relax and share with friends. Call ahead to reserve your group’s favorite titles. 

Berkeley Branch

Movie for Adults with Special Challenges

Branch Location: Berkeley Branch Type of Event: Movie Audience: Adults Icon: Movie Individuals and groups are invited to register. The movie will be chosen on the day of showing.

Berkeley Branch

June is Brain & Alzheimer's Awareness Month

Branch Location: All Locations Audience: Adults June is Brain & Alzheimer’s Awareness Month at the Ocean County Library Virtual Programs: To view any of the program's descriptions, please click on the program titles  If you would like to register for any of the prog......More

Branch Location: All Locations Audience: Adults June is Brain & Alzheimer’s Awareness Month at the Ocean County Library Virtual Programs: To view any of the program's descriptions, please click on the program titles  If you would like to register for any of the programs, click on the title and then click "Sign Up" 6/1, 2pm, Wednesday 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s   6/8, 2pm, Wednesday New Advances in Alzheimer’s Treatment   6/15, 2pm, Wednesday Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body: Tips from the Latest Research   6/22, 6:30pm, Wednesday Managing Money: A Caregivers Guide to Finances   Displays of Library Book/DVDs regarding Brain health, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Caregiving, and more. Free Information from the Alzheimer’s Association on warning signs, their hotline, brain health tips and more All programs are presented by the Alzheimer Association Greater New Jersey Chapter  

All Locations

Book Cafe for Adults with Special Needs

Branch Location: Berkeley Branch Type of Event: Program Audience: Adults ​Select your favorite books and relax and share with friends. Call ahead to reserve your group's favorite titles.  

Berkeley Branch

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

Branch Location: Virtual Type of Event: Informational Program,Program,Virtual Program Audience: Adults This program will help you recognize common signs of the disease in yourself and others and next steps to take, including how to talk to your doctor. Presented in pa......More

Branch Location: Virtual Type of Event: Informational Program,Program,Virtual Program Audience: Adults This program will help you recognize common signs of the disease in yourself and others and next steps to take, including how to talk to your doctor. Presented in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter. Q & A to follow presentation. Please register by 12pm Tuesday May 31st receive the Zoom link.

Virtual

Mah Jongg

Branch Location: Berkeley Branch Type of Event: Program Audience: Adults Weekly play on Thursdays for experienced players of Mah Jong, starting on 9/23 and continues weekly every month. Players must bring their own set and current card. Register one time, for all sessi......More

Branch Location: Berkeley Branch Type of Event: Program Audience: Adults Weekly play on Thursdays for experienced players of Mah Jong, starting on 9/23 and continues weekly every month. Players must bring their own set and current card. Register one time, for all sessions.   

Berkeley Branch

Shrubs for Ocean County

Branch Location: Berkeley Branch Audience: Adults Are you looking to refresh your yard and improve your home’s curb appeal? The Master Gardeners of Ocean County will present on the best shrubs to plant for our area. Attend this presentation to maximize your planting s......More

Branch Location: Berkeley Branch Audience: Adults Are you looking to refresh your yard and improve your home’s curb appeal? The Master Gardeners of Ocean County will present on the best shrubs to plant for our area. Attend this presentation to maximize your planting success and keep your yard looking gorgeous for years to come.

Berkeley Branch

Take & Make- Pride Month

Branch Location: Berkeley Branch Type of Event: Diversity,DIY/Craft/Maker Audience: Kids Pick up a craft to do at home to celebrate Pride Month. Supplies are limited  

Berkeley Branch

Book Café For Adults with Special Challenges

Branch Location: Berkeley Branch Type of Event: Author/Book Event Audience: Adults Icon: Book Discussion Select your favorite books and relax and share with friends. Call ahead to reserve your group’s favorite titles. 

Berkeley Branch

Movie for Adults with Special Challenges

Branch Location: Berkeley Branch Type of Event: Movie Audience: Adults Icon: Movie Individuals and groups are invited to register. The movie will be chosen on the day of showing.

Berkeley Branch

Book Cafe for Adults with Special Needs

Branch Location: Berkeley Branch Type of Event: Program Audience: Adults ​Select your favorite books and relax and share with friends. Call ahead to reserve your group's favorite titles.  

Berkeley Branch

New Advances in Alzheimer’s Treatment

Branch Location: Virtual Type of Event: Informational Program,Program,Virtual Program Audience: Adults Learn about Aducanumab (AduhelmTM), a new advancement in Alzheimer's treatment. This program will provide an overview of how Aducanumab (AduhelmTM) works, who are th......More

Branch Location: Virtual Type of Event: Informational Program,Program,Virtual Program Audience: Adults Learn about Aducanumab (AduhelmTM), a new advancement in Alzheimer's treatment. This program will provide an overview of how Aducanumab (AduhelmTM) works, who are the intended candidates for treatment, availability, potential benefits and side effects, and more. Presented in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter. Q&A to follow presentation. Please register by 12pm Tuesday June 7th to receive the Zoom Link

Virtual

Playtime Fun

Branch Location: Berkeley Branch Type of Event: Program Audience: Kids Drop-in anytime between 10 am –11:30 am to play with our toys and socialize with other kids. Ages 1 – 4.

Berkeley Branch

Mah Jongg

Branch Location: Berkeley Branch Type of Event: Program Audience: Adults Weekly play on Thursdays for experienced players of Mah Jong, starting on 9/23 and continues weekly every month. Players must bring their own set and current card. Register one time, for all sessi......More

Branch Location: Berkeley Branch Type of Event: Program Audience: Adults Weekly play on Thursdays for experienced players of Mah Jong, starting on 9/23 and continues weekly every month. Players must bring their own set and current card. Register one time, for all sessions.   

Berkeley Branch