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MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library will host its regularly scheduled events throughout the month of May.

“Wednesday Movies” 6 p.m. Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 22, and 29. Watch movies on the big screen without the admission fee of a movie theater. There will be no movie on May 15. No registration required. Call the branch at 732-657-7600 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events for film information.

“Chicks with Sticks” 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, and 2 p.m. Thursdays, May 9 and 23. Participants work on individual knitting and crocheting projects while sharing ideas, patterns, and friendship. No registration required.

“Chess Club” 12 p.m. Fridays, May 3, 17, 24, and 31. Play chess in a relaxed atmosphere and share your love for the game with beginners. Bring your own game set. No registration required.

“Writer’s Circle” 2 p.m. Tuesdays, May 7 and 21. Critique one another’s work and discuss issues pertinent to authorship and getting published. No registration required.

“Beginning Modern Dance for Adults” 10 a.m. Thursday, May 9. Experience the joy of dancing in this one-hour class that combines dance and exercise with fun and rhythmic music. Learn the body 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 experience necessary. Signing a release waiver is required before participation.

“Advanced French Club” 6 p.m. Monday, May 13. This is primarily a conversation group to discuss topical events in French, read and discuss French texts, and engage in other French-oriented activities. It is geared toward those more fluent in the language.

“Intermediate French Club” 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 14. Work together with a group to better understand French vocabulary, grammar, and basic conversation with the help of a French-American librarian. This meeting will review how to conjugate verbs in the conditional tense.

“Book Chat” 2 p.m. Thursday, May 16. Discuss what you have been reading with the rest of the group. Share good books and pick up ideas for what to read next. No registration required.

“Calming Coloring” 2 p.m. Friday, May 17. 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 supplied free of charge. This event usually features aroma therapy and sometimes a therapy animal for additional destressing.

“Quilting Bee” 1 p.m. Friday, May 24. Work on individual and group projects while exchanging ideas, patterns, techniques, and conversation. No registration required.

There will be no events on Friday, May 10 as all branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed for Staff Development Day.

The branch is located at 21 Colonial Drive.

Registration is required for these free events unless otherwise noted. To register, call the branch at 732-657-7600 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

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