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Honor Tradition with Alborada Spanish Dance Theater at Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch

September 28, 2022
LAVALLETTE – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre’s performance at the Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch in Lavallette, 2 PM Tuesday, October 4. “Dances from Spain” will showcase authentic, traditional Spanish music, costumes, and steps. Considered New Jersey’s premier Spanish and Latin American dance company, the Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre was founded in 1965 as the Maria Alba Spanish Dance... Read More

Create Unique Natural Fragrances at the Ocean County Library

September 28, 2022
TOMS RIVER – Here is an opportunity to create an aroma as individual as you are. Perfume enthusiast Megan Ruisch will lead “The Art of Natural Fragrance” at several Library system branches. Manchester Branch – 6 PM Monday, October 17, 21 Colonial Drive, (732) 657-7600 Stafford Branch – 1 PM Saturday, November 5, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin, (609) 597-3381 Lacey Branch – 1 PM Saturday, December 10, 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River... Read More

Robert Organes Art Exhibit October Feature at Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch

September 22, 2022
BARNEGAT – The Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch is pleased to present “Now and Then,” an exhibit of paintings by local artist Robert Organes, during the month of October. The display marks Robert’s return to the Barnegat Branch as a contributing artist. He has also exhibited in regional juried shows and galleries in northern New Jersey. Robert attended Newark Fine and Industrial Art School. He applies acrylics to canvas and board... Read More

New Jersey Paranormal Investigations to Bring Spooky Spirit to Ocean County Library Toms River Branch

September 22, 2022
TOMS RIVER – Learn what it takes to be a ghost hunter, and see the sophisticated gear that helps to spot spectres. New Jersey Paranormal Investigations will take you to the dark side at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch, 7 PM Monday, October 17. The program will be led by NJPI founder Barry Ruggiero, who has researched hair-raising occurrences for more than 12 years. The paranormal expert uses basic physics and advanced equipment in... Read More

Ocean County Library Jackson Branch to Present Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre

September 21, 2022
JACKSON – Join in a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and enjoy music and dance by the Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch, 2 PM Saturday, October 8. The Hispanic Tapas Dance Program will be a mixture of classical, regional, and flamenco dances from Spain, and Latin American dances from Mexico and Ecuador. Considered New Jersey’s premier Spanish and Latin American dance company, the Alborada... Read More

Reduce Stress, Raise Spirit with Qigong at Ocean County Library

September 21, 2022
TOMS RIVER – Learn the physical and mental benefits of a traditional Eastern therapy method at the Ocean County Library. Jennifer Steffener will present “Qigong for Health and Vitality” at two branches. Stafford Branch – 6:30 PM Tuesday, October 11; 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin, (609) 597-3381. Toms River Branch – 2:30 PM Saturday, December 10; 101 Washington Street, (732) 349-6200. Participants will learn principles of this... Read More

Ocean County Artists’ Guild Showcase Coming to Ocean County Library Toms River Branch

September 20, 2022
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to present “Expressions,” a display by members of the Ocean County Artists’ Guild, throughout the month of October. “Expressions,” in the Branch’s 2nd Floor Gallery, will showcase the diverse talent of the Ocean County Artists’ Guild members. The exhibit will include artwork in oils, acrylics, watercolors, and photographs. The Island Heights-based nonprofit group was... Read More

Ocean County Library Toms River Branch to Present ‘Whiskers & Wishes’ by Gregory Oborne in October

September 19, 2022
TOMS RIVER – Feel the friskiness of felines, as interpreted by New Jersey artist Gregory Oborne. His exhibition, “Whiskers & Wishes,” will be on display throughout the month of October at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch. The display will occupy the McConnell Gallery, where an artist’s reception will take place at 6 PM Tuesday, October 4. Oborne describes the exhibition as “a cat-llection of kitty art, created to capture and... Read More

Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch to Present Charlie Zahm’s “Evening of Maritime Songs”

September 19, 2022
LAVALLETTE – Revel in the lore of sailing ships and maritime life when Charlie Zahm spins musical seafaring sagas in “An Evening of Maritime Songs,” 7 PM Wednesday, October 5, at the Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch in Lavallette. Charlie’s selections for all ages will weave musical magic that recalls the age of tall ships, seagoing men, lighthouses guiding them home, lovely ladies, and life on the open sea and the shore. Charlie’s... Read More

BJ and the Band to Rock Friends of the Library Week At Ocean County Library Toms River Branch

September 16, 2022
TOMS RIVER – Celebrate National Friends of the Library week as New Jersey favorites BJ and the Band perform their high-energy mix of Motown and R&B, 6:30 PM Thursday, October 6 at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch. Led by the powerfully soulful vocals of BJ Adams, the group maintains a busy tour schedule throughout the United States and Europe, along with television appearances and performances at clubs in and around New York... Read More
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