October 09, 2019 MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library will host various featured events for adults throughout the month of November.
- “Making a Glowing Autumn Leaf Lantern” 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1. Use mason jars, fabric leaves, raffia, LED tea lights, and decoupage, participants will create their own decorative lanterns to take home. These can brighten your décor and serve as vases for dried or fake flowers.
- “Artists’ Reception for Renaissance Artists” 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. Meet local artists from Renaissance retirement community in Manchester and view their artwork. Share refreshments and hear them discuss their work. Registration is not required for this event but calling the branch at 732-657-7600 beforehand is recommended.
- “How to Spot Fake News” 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6. Learning to decipher fact from fiction is crucial for all news consumers in a world of misinformation. Gain the media and information literacy skills needed to identify and debunk fake news.
- “Native American Music” 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. Celebrate Native American Heritage Month through traditional song, dance, and instrumental music by the Red Hawk Native American Arts Council. The presenters’ goal is to impart an understanding of the Native American experience from both modern and historical perspectives. The event will conclude with a Q&A session. This program was arranged by the Ocean County Library Cultural Awareness Team.
- “Brain Games for Adults” 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8. Exercise your mind and keep your thinking sharp with fun games, puzzles, and other activities.
- “Know Your Rights: Consumer Debt Seminar” 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20. Learn about fair debt collection practices, including financial responsibilities after a divorce or death of a loved one, responsibilities for hospital and medical bills, actions that a debt collector can and cannot take, and what happens if a debt collector sues you or if your case goes to court. Find out your options to stop letters and excessive phone calls from bill/debt collectors. This seminar is presented by the Superior Court Ocean Vicinage Legal Research and Information Center, Office of the Ombudsman in coordination with South Jersey Legal Services. Your personal case cannot be discussed at this program.
- “New Jersey’s Native Americans: The Lenape” 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25. Dr. Richard Veit, Chair of the Department of History and Anthropology at Monmouth University will teach you about New Jersey’s Native Americans. The presentation will cover the Lenape and their precursors, from their arrival in the state 12,000 years ago to the present.
The branch is located at 21 Colonial Drive.
Registration is required for these programs unless otherwise noted. To register, call the branch at 732-657-7600 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.
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