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Manchester Library’s Featured September Events

August 28, 2018

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library will host several educational and entertaining featured events in September in the newly restored Meeting Room.

“Create Miniature Planter Magnets for Your Refrigerator Door” 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 11. Paint, decorate, and affix strong magnets. Then fill tiny pots with soil and assorted plants.

“My Lighthouse Key: Poetry in Words and Watercolors” 2 p.m. Monday, September 24. Local author Richard Morgan will discuss his latest book. He will read excerpts and talk about the themes of love and life, courage and loss, and the human condition. Each poem in the book is accompanied by a watercolor illustration by Pat Morgan, the author’s wife. Copies of “My Lighthouse Key” will be available for purchase and signing by the author following the event.

The branch is located at 21 Colonial Drive.

Registration is required for these free programs. To register, call 732-657-7600 or theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

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