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MANCHESTER – The Ocean County Library will host activities for adults in August at its Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial Drive.

“Book Chat” 2 p.m. Thursday, August 16. The group meets the third Thursday of each month. Participants discuss what they have been reading to the rest of the group and pick up ideas for what to read next. No registration required.

“Chess Club” 12 p.m. Fridays, August 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31. The club meets every Friday. Play chess in a relaxed atmosphere and share your love for the game. Participants may bring their own game set. No registration required.

“Chicks with Sticks” 2 p.m. Thursdays, August 9 and 23, and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. Meetings take place the second and fourth Fridays of each month with additional meetings on Wednesdays. Participants work on individual knitting and crocheting projects while sharing ideas, patterns, and friendship. No registration required.

“Quilting Bee” 1 p.m. Fridays, August 10 and 24. Meetings take place the first and third Friday of each month. Members work on individual and group projects while exchanging ideas, patterns, techniques, and conversation. No registration required.

“Writers Circle” 2 p.m. Tuesdays, August 7 and 21. The club meets the first and third Tuesday of each month. Writers critique one another’s work and discuss issues pertinent to authorship and getting published. No registration required.

“Advanced French Club” 6 p.m. Monday, August 20. This group meets once per month. 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 the language.

“Beginning/Intermediate French Club” 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 14. This group meets once per month. Study the basics of the French language: vocabulary, grammar, and basic conversation. The branch’s French-American librarian will coach participants with vocabulary, grammar, and accent. This meeting will vocabulary for geography, including, states, countries continents, and other global terms.

“Beginning Ballet for Adults” 10 a.m. Thursday, August 9. Experience the joy of dancing in this class which combines ballet and exercise. Learn basic exercises and choreography, posture, balance, and grace from Adolphe Adam’s famous ballet “Giselle”. Participants should wear socks or ballet slippers and comfortable clothing. Participants must sign a release waiver before participation.

“Calming Coloring” 2 p.m. Friday, August 17. This program takes place on the third Friday of each month. Spend the afternoon creating, listening to soothing music, and relaxing with like-minded adults at the library. Coloring sheets, pencils, markers, and crayons will be supplied free of charge. This event usually features aroma therapy and a therapy dog.

To register, or for more information about these events, call 732-657-7600 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

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