Current Press Release

LONG BEACH ISLAND -  The Ocean County Library will present “Forgotten Flu…Now Remembered” at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, May 17 at the Long Beach Island Branch, 217 S. Central Ave. in Surf City.

Jim Curley, presenter, will provide insight into the flu outbreak of 1918 known as the Spanish flu. There will be a discussion of the U.S. and world responses, the heroes who battled this deadly influenza pandemic as well as the efforts to prevent future catastrophes.

This program is free, but registration is required. To register call the Long Beach Island Branch at 609-494-2480 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org and click Events & News.


 

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