Current Press Release

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will host a trio of performances by the Alborada Spanish Dance Theater during Hispanic Heritage Month.

“Romeria del Rocio,” a virtual performance, will take place at 6 pm Wednesday, September 15. Registrants at www.theoceancountylibrary.org/events will receive links for the Zoom event by email.

“Romeria del Rocio” is a joyous flamenco tribute to the pilgrimage undertaken annually on the Iberian Peninsula and in countries once colonized by Spain and Portugal. The video was recorded in Sandy Hook and other locales.

Following that will be the first live performances in the Toms River Branch since the onset of the pandemic in 2020.

“Spanish Tapas” will be presented in Mancini Hall at 6:30 pm Wednesday, September 29. Colorfully costumed flamenco dancers will be accompanied by a classical guitarist.

The group’s Teen Dance Workshop will give teens a chance to experience the thrill of learning intricate steps in Mancini Hall at 6 PM Wednesday, October 13.

Registration is required for these free programs. Sign up and see more details at www.theoceancountylibrary.org/events or call the Toms River Branch, 732-349-6200.

During Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15, the Library will feature programs, films, stories and crafts for all ages, honoring Hispanic and Latino contributions to culture in the US and around the world.

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