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Examine the Impacts of Women’s Suffrage At the Lacey Library

March 02, 2020
LACEY TOWNSHIP – In observance of Women’s History Month, the Ocean County Library, Lacey Branch will present a discussion by the League of Women Voters of New Jersey at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 11.Representatives will trace the organization’s history, and will examine the ways that the citizen advocacy group has affected America’s social dialogue since its founding in 1920.The League gradually expanded its sphere of influence to address matters... Read More

Friends of the Waretown Library Present An Irish Serenade with Jessica Carroll

March 02, 2020
WARETOWN – Songs and tales of the Emerald Isle will spring to life during “An Irish Serenade with Jessica Carroll,” 6 p.m. Monday, Mar. 23, at the Ocean County Library, Waretown Branch.Jessica will lead her audience in a tribute to Ireland in story and song, accompanied by her gentle acoustic guitar and incomparable vocals.The branch is located at 112 Main Street.The recital is sponsored by the Friends of the Waretown LibraryRegistration is... Read More

Help Your Preschooler’s Interactive Skills Grow At the Little Egg Harbor Library

February 25, 2020
LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Parents and caregivers of children age 1 – 3 are invited to bring their youngsters to “1, 2, 3, Grow With Me – Family Place,” 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Mar. 4, 11, 18, and 25 at the Ocean County Library, Little Egg Harbor Branch.The Family Libraries® program encourages children to meet and play, and for parents to network, for one hour each week. Resource professionals will discuss educational issues and offer tips about toilet... Read More

Ocean County Library Helps You Understand, Respond & Work for U.S. Census

February 25, 2020
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library offers programs through March to educate and enable you for the US Census 2020, ahead of Census Day on April 1.“You Count: Census 2020,” 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Mar. 3, Stafford Branch, 129 N. Main St., Manahawkin, 609-597-3381. Learn why the Census is important, how to understand questions, and how your information is safeguarded.“The U.S. Census: Then and Now,” 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 10, Lacey Branch, 10 East... Read More

Toms River Library Closing Early March 6

February 25, 2020
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library, Toms River Branch will close at 3 p.m. Friday, Mar. 6, to prepare for the Ocean County Library Foundation’s 4th annual “Links with the Masters” fundraising event.Normal business hours resume at 9 a.m. Saturday, Mar. 7.We encourage our customers to use the library’s online resources, including databases, ebooks, emagazines, video and audio streams and digital classes. They are available continuously at www.... Read More

Upgrade Your Computer and Web Skills in March at Jackson Library

February 24, 2020
JACKSON – The Ocean County Library, Jackson Branch, will stage seven classes in March to help you master your computer skills, navigate the Internet, and take advantage of financial and creative tools, free to holders of valid OCL cards.“Computers 101,” 2 p.m. Friday, Mar. 6. New computer users can get an overview of the keyboard, mouse, files and folders, saving documents, and more.“Organizing Files,” 10 a.m. Monday, Mar. 9. Learn how to save... Read More

OCL Autism Resources Fair Workshops: Detection, Protection & Direction

February 21, 2020
TOMS RIVER – Instructional workshops during the Ocean County Library’s 4th Annual Autism Resources Fair will aim to support individuals and families from onset through adulthood. The Fair will take place Saturday, Apr. 18, 10 a.m. at the Toms River Branch.“When Your Child Is Diagnosed: NJ State Services for Children with Developmental Disabilities,” by Ocean Partnership for Children, Inc“Safety Measures: Protecting Your Loved One,” by the Ocean... Read More

Manchester Library to Hold Technology Workshops in March

February 20, 2020
MANCHESTER – The Ocean County Library, Manchester Branch will offer three technology workshops for adults during March.“Creativebug®: The Library's New Maker Database,” 2 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 5. Use your valid OCL card for free, unlimited access to thousands of online arts and crafts classes and workshops taught by renowned artists. New classes appear daily. Work at your own pace. Branch staffers will show you how to navigate this fun and... Read More

Experience America’s Dawning Years At Toms River Library

February 20, 2020
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library, Toms River Branch will host a trio of  programs during March that explore the roles of women, dialogue and media in building a new nation immediately after the American Revolution.Revisiting the Founding Era: Teens Debate, 5:30 p.m. Monday, Mar.  9. Ocean County teens will illustrate how dialogue and rhetoric helped to form, structure and ratify the U.S. Constitution. For ages 12-18.Making America... Read More

Manchester Library to Offer Adult Crafting Programs in March

February 19, 2020
MANCHESTER – In addition to regularly held coloring, knitting, quilting and writing sessions, the Ocean County Library Manchester Branch will add new creative instruction programs in March for adults - both low tech and high tech.“Creativebug®: The Library's New Maker Database,” 2 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 5. Explore thousands of online arts and crafts classes and workshops taught by renowned artists. New classes are added daily. Work at your own pace... Read More
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