All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Friday, March 29, for Good Friday, and Sunday, March 31, for Easter Sunday.

Manchester Library Regular Programs in October

September 21, 2018

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library will host its regular programs throughout October.

“Writer’s Circle” 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 2 and 16. Critique one another’s work and discuss issues pertinent to authorship and getting published. No registration required.

“Chicks with Sticks” 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, and 2 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 11 and 25. Participants work on individual knitting and crocheting projects while sharing ideas and forming friendships. No registration required.

“Chess Club” 12 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 5, 12, 19, and 26. Bring your own game set. No registration required.

“Beginning Ballet/Modern Dance for Adults” 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11. This month’s class will use Ludwig Minkus’s famous composition “Don Quixote”. Learn basic exercises and choreography from this famous ballet, including posture, muscle usage, balance, and grace. Please wear socks or ballet slippers and comfortable clothing. Participants must sign a release waiver prior.

“Quilting Bee” 1 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 12 and 26. Members work on individual and group projects while exchanging ideas, patterns, techniques, and conversation. No registration required.

“Advanced French Club” 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15. This is primarily a conversation group to discuss topical events in French, read and discuss French texts, and engage in other French-oriented activities. It is geared toward individuals who are more fluent in French.

“Beginning/Intermediate French Club” 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16. Study the basics of the French language: vocabulary, grammar, and basic conversation. Our Franco-Americaine librarian will coach participants with vocabulary, grammar, and accent. October’s meeting will feature future tense verb conjugation.

“Book Chat” 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18. Participants discuss what they have been reading with the group. No registration required.

“Calming Coloring” 2 p.m. Friday, October 19. Spend a relaxing afternoon creating, listening to soothing music, and relaxing with like-minded adults. Coloring materials will be supplied.

The branch is located at 21 Colonial Drive.

Registration is required for these free programs unless otherwise noted. To register, call the branch at 732-657-7600 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

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