Participate in our Annual Cosplay Contest for a chance to win a prize.
Registration takes place in the Lobby of the
Toms River Branch on Saturday, October 3rd from
10:00am - 2:30pm.
Contest begins at 3:00pm in Mancini Hall.
Events
K-Pop Dance Class
10:00am & 12:00pm
Do you like Korean pop music? BTS? BLACKPINK? Stray Kids? Paige Cassidy of Saucy Studios will teach a K-Pop dance routine to K-Pop fans and stans!
Jersey Shore Gamery Presents Game Testing
10:00am & 1:00pm
Help test a new game called WarBand - a modern tabletop strategy game with an old school fantasy heart. Easy to learn, rewarding to master.
The Future of Star Trek
10:30am
Star Trek just turned 60 years old on September 6, 2026 and it has proven to be an incredible science fiction franchise with a dozen TV/streaming service series and 12 motion pictures, books, digital games, comic books and so much more but where does it go next?
Intro to Magic the Gathering
11:00am
Learn how to play one of the most popular trading card games. Staff will provide a quick introduction and then guide patrons in beginner friendly games of spell slinging fun.
Saber Guild Corellia Presents Children's Padawan Training Class
11:00am & 1:00pm
Costumed Jedi instructors will guide a group of children to "Use the Force," practice lightsaber attack and self-defense routines, and offer them a safe chance to "test" their skills using the defense routine with instructor guidance.
Dungeons & Dragons Live
12:30pm
Join players on a short, but fun beginner friendly adventure in the world of Dungeons & Dragons! Open to and good for both new and experienced players!
Gender Identity Exploration Through Cosplay
2:00pm
Ever wondered why so many adults love to cosplay? Learn about the transformative role of cosplay and other forms of creative expression for the queer and trans community!
Nerdy Trivia
2:00pm
Compete as a team in Jeopardy-style nerdy trivia for the chance to win small prizes. These games will include some of the following categories: anime, games, movies, and other interests and fandoms.
Pokémon Trainer Storytime
2:30pm
Kids are welcome to enjoy a Pokémon-themed storytime including stories and a craft hosted by a trainer from Galar.
Crafts
Mocktails & Sodas 10:30am
Come taste some drinks inspired by your favorite movies and TV series.
Create a Sprayed Edges Book 12:00pm
Learn the techniques to add sprayed edges to a book of your choice. Bring your own book or take one of ours.
Puzzle Painting 12:30pm
Paint solo or team up to bring a one-of-a-kind wooden puzzle to life. Piece together your own Hawkins-inspired masterpiece.
3D Wall Art 2:00pm
Paint and assemble individual layers to build a multi-dimensional art piece that looks ready to call the Avengers.
From September 1st to September 30th, the Toms River, Lakewood, Plumsted, and Tuckerton Branches will be collecting Halloween Costumes for kids (up to age 11).
Donations received will be given away at FanNation on Saturday, October 3rd, in Toms River from 1:30pm - 3:30pm.
