Current Press Release

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to present “HeartBeats: Drumming for Adults,’ a fun and empowering interactive program to be offered at six OCL branches:

Monday, July 24:

• 11 AM, Upper Shores Branch, 112 Jersey City Avenue, Lavallette, (732) 793-3996.
• 2 PM, Point Pleasant Borough Branch, 834 Beaver Dam Road, (732) 295-1555.

Tuesday, August 1:

• 2 PM, Tuckerton Branch, 380 Bay Avenue, (609) 296-1470.
• 6 PM, Long Beach Island Branch, 217 South Central Avenue, Surf City, (609) 494-2480.

Wednesday, August 2:

• 11 AM, Barnegat Branch, 112 Burr Street, (609) 698-3331.
• 2 PM, Beachwood Branch, 126 Beachwood Boulevard, (732) 244-4573. Seating is limited; early registration is encouraged.

The presenter is Steven E. Brown of Drumhead Enterprises, whose “BONK!” program has introduced children to percussion instruments from around the world at Ocean County Library branches and at other New Jersey libraries.

Participants in the one-hour program will share drums and percussive instruments, receive instruction in basic techniques, and have the chance create rhythm patterns and “lead” the group. Attendees are welcome to bring percussion instruments of their own.

Participants will also learn simple volume and speed dynamics, take part in a rhythm memory game, and create an imaginary “rain forest,” using percussion instruments to simulate the sounds of birds, animals and weather.

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

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