Tuckerton Library To Offer An Overview Of Essential Oils

November 01, 2017
TUCKERTON - The Ocean County Library will present “Essential Oils 101” at the Tuckerton Branch, 380 Bay Ave., 6 p.m. Monday, November 13.Integrative Nutrition Coach, Joan Colandria will present an informative overview of what essential oils are and their many benefits.She will explain ways to include essential oils in everyday life as well as how to use them safely and effectively. Attendees will learn how a family could benefit from essential... Read More

Ocean County Library To Present “Let Freedom Sing” At Stafford Branch

October 31, 2017
STAFFORD – The Ocean County Library will offer a Key Arts production of “Let Freedom Sing” at the Stafford Branch, 129 N. Main St. 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16.This inspirational and engaging multi media performance explains how music can move and motivate people to action.Historical film footage and narrative will feature a journey through the music of Marvin Gaye, Bob Dylan, The Staple Singers, Curtis Mayfield and voices who provided a soundtrack... Read More

Puppet Show Players Tour Ocean County Library Branches

October 27, 2017
TUCKERTON – The Ocean County Library’s Puppet Show Players will perform a show based on David Shannon’s “Duck on a Tractor” story at eight branches during November.Audiences will enjoy the story of Duck who began to like adventure ever since he took a whirlwind ride on a big red bike. The story continues when he hops aboard a big red tractor and takes a ride around town.The following branches will offer “Duck on a Tractor:”Berkeley Branch, 10:30... Read More

Barnegat Library Offers A Historic Look At Local Cranberry Industry

October 25, 2017
BARNEGAT - The Ocean County Library will offer “When Cranberries Were King in New Jersey” at the Barnegat Branch, 112 Burr Street at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 9.Presenters from the historic Whitesbog Village will tell the story of the cranberry industry in New Jersey. The program will include descriptions of Whitesbog from its early days through its rise as the largest cranberry farm in the state during the first half of the twentieth century.... Read More

Ocean County Library Closed Tuesday, Nov. 7

October 23, 2017
TOMS RIVER – All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Tuesday, November 7 for Election Day.They will reopen Wednesday, November 8.We encourage our customers to use the library’s online resources, including databases, ebooks, emagazines, and online classes which are available through theoceancountylibrary.org .For more information contact the Ocean County Library at its website or by telephone at 732-349-6200.

Beachwood Library Hosts Jewelry Sale

October 23, 2017
BEACHWOOD – Friends of the Beachwood Branch, 126 Beachwood Blvd., are hosting their annual Jewelry Sale.Do your holiday shopping early. Find a gently used piece of jewelry or a holiday ornament for a friend, family member, or your child's teacher.All proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Beachwood Branch. No registration is required but for additional information can be found online at theoceancountylibrary.org or call 732-244-4573.

Ocean County Library Hosts Documentary On Child Sex Trafficking

October 23, 2017
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will host a screening of the documentary “I Am Jane Doe” 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 at the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St.Narrated by Academy-Award nominee, Jessica Chastain, “I Am Jane Doe” reveals how, after rescuing their daughters, several mothers filed lawsuits against the advertising website, Backpage. Their efforts have sparked a human trafficking Senate investigation, pending legislation in... Read More

“Speaking From Spirit” Medium Hosts Program At Toms River Library

October 23, 2017
TOMS RIVER – Medium RoseMarie Rubinetti Cappiello will discuss her new book “Speaking From Spriit during a program at 2 p.m. Sat. Nov. 4 at the Toms River Library, 101 Washington St.Cappiello will bring forth spirits who seek to make connection with people in the audience. If you have ever wondered how a medium works here is your chance to learn more.Books will be available to purchase after the presentation and signed by the author.This program... Read More

Coming To America: A Refugee’s Story

October 23, 2017
JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library, 2 Jackson Drive, will host author, poet and Iraqi refugee Faleeha Hassan at 2 p.m. Saturday Dec. 2.Hassan, known as Maya Angelou of Iraq has published 17 books, several plays, novels and many short stories. Her work has been translated into 14 languages.Faleeha will share her poetry and her story of escaping Iraq with her two children, after her name was put on a hit-list by local... Read More

Ocean County Library Presents Teen Dating Safety Program

October 23, 2017
OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Library will present a teen dating safety program at four of its branches.Representatives of Start Out Fresh Intervention Advocates (S.O.F.I.A.) will provide an interactive workshop to educate teens, parents, and professionals about the dynamics of dating violence and promote awareness.This program will examine the importance of being supportive, recognizing warning signs of violence, reviewing teen’s dating... Read More
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