June 20, 2019 MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library will host its regularly held activities for adults throughout the month of July.
- “Writer’s Circle” 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 2 and 16. Critique one another’s work and discuss issues pertinent to authorship and getting published.
- “Wednesday Movies” 6 p.m. Wednesdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31. See movies on the big screen without the admission fee of a movie theater. Call the branch or visit the website for film information. No registration is required.
- “Chicks with Sticks” 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, and 2 p.m. Thursdays, July 11 and 25. Work on individual knitting and crocheting projects, share ideas and patterns, and form friendships.
- “Chess Club” 12 p.m. Fridays, July 5, 12, 19, and 26. Play chess in a relaxed atmosphere and share your love for the game with beginners. Participants may bring their own game sets. No registration is required.
- “Advanced French Club” 6 p.m. Monday, July 8. This conversation-based group for advanced and intermediate speakers discusses topical events in French, read and discuss French texts and engage in other French-oriented activities. It is geared toward individuals who are more fluent in the language. This meeting will feature a screening and discussion of the French film, “L’outsider.”
- “Beginning Modern Dance for Adults” 10 a.m. Thursday, July 11. Experience the joy of dancing in this one-hour class that combines dance and exercise with fun and rhythmic music. Learn the mechanics of modern dance, gain strength and flexibility, and increase your range of motion. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or towel. No previous experience is necessary. Signing a waiver is required before participating.
- “Quilting Bee” 1 p.m. Fridays, July 12 and 26. Work on individual and group projects while exchanging ideas, patterns, techniques, and conversation. No registration is required.
- “Book Chat” 2 p.m. Thursday, July 18. Discuss what you have been reading, share books you have read recently, and pick up ideas for what to read next. No registration is required.
- “Calming Coloring” 2 p.m. Friday, July 19. Spend a relaxing afternoon creating, listening to soothing music, and relaxing with likeminded adults at the library. Coloring sheets, pencils, markers, and crayons will be provided. This program sometimes features aroma therapy and/or a visit from a therapy animal from Paws for Reading.
- “Intermediate French Club” 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 23. Improve your understanding of the French language, including vocabulary, grammar, and basic conversation with the help of a French-American librarian. This meeting will review the imperfect tense.
The branch is located at 21 Colonial Drive.
Registration is required for these free programs unless otherwise noted. To register, call the branch at 732-657-7600 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.
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