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TOMS RIVER – LGBTQ+ history began long before Stonewall, and a new chapter begins each day. Adults aged 55 and up can test their knowledge and be eligible for prizes during the Ocean County Library’s LGBTQ+ History Trivia Contests throughout October.

• Lakewood Branch – 11 AM Friday, October 6, 301 Lexington Avenue, (732) 363-1435.
• Plumsted Branch – 7 PM Monday, October 9, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, (609) 758-7888.
• Lacey Branch – 2 PM Tuesday, October 10, 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River, (609) 693-8566.
• Barnegat Branch – 7 PM Tuesday, October 10, 112 Burr Street, (609) 698-3331.
• Island Heights Branch – 3 PM Monday, October 16, 121 Central Avenue, (732) 270-6266.
• Stafford Branch – 10 AM Tuesday, October 17, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin, (609) 597-3381.
• Berkeley Branch – 6 PM Wednesday, October 18, 30 Station Road, Bayville, (732) 269-2144.
• Manchester Branch – 2 PM Monday, October 23, 21 Colonial Drive, (732) 657-7600.
• Point Pleasant Beach Branch – 6 PM Monday, October 23, 710 McLean Avenue, (732) 892-4575.
• Brick Branch – 2 PM Tuesday, October 24, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, (732) 477-4513.
• Jackson Branch – 2:30 PM Tuesday, October 24, 2 Jackson Drive, (732) 928-4400.
• Long Beach Island Branch – 2 PM Wednesday, October 25, 217 South Central Avenue, Surf City, (609) 494-2480.

The competition is part of OCL’s LGBTQ+ History Month events, programs and observances throughout October. Entrants will answer questions about LGBTQ+ people, places, organizations, books, movies and more, from the 1920s all the way to the 2020s.

Please register at www.theoceancountylibrary.org/events for this free program, sponsored by Ocean County Library Senior Services. For more information, visit or call any participating branch or call (732) 349-6200.

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