Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Ocean County Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.
Illustrate A Poem Toms River Branch Monday, Feb. 8, Illustrate one of four selected poems written by African American poets and you could win a prize! The poems were selected from CorettaScott King award books.
Entries will be accepted until 3:00pm on Saturday, February 20th. Winners will be announced on February 27th at the Celebrating the African American Family program, co-sponsored by the NAACP.
Rules
Four age categories will be judged. Prizes will be awarded for children ages 6-9, 10-12, 13-15, & 16-18.
One entry per child.
Illustration must be no larger than 8 ½ by 11.
Illustrations must not contain food.
Entries must illustrate one of the four poems selected by the library. Copies are available at the Children's Reference Desk of the Toms River Branch.
Original artwork only.
All illustrations become property of The Ocean County Library.
No entrieswill be accepted after 3:00pm on Saturday, February 20th. No exceptions.
*For a full listing of rules, please visit the Toms River Branch.
Triple A - Adolescents, Anger and Addiction Adult Program
This workshop will explore the link between these 3 focusing on the risk factors that trigger anger as a response and addiction as a solution when there is no understanding of the feelings underlying the anger and the lack of life skills to reduce the risk of addiction.
Presenter: Fran Miceli, 30+ yrs experience in counseling/administration at NJ DHS Division of Addiction Services, Instructor at New Jersey City University, Rutgers University & Brookdale Community College
5:30-6:00pm Sign-in & Program Starts Promptly @ 6:00pm
Professional Development certificate available upon completion.
Triple A - Adolescents, Anger and Addiction Teen Program
This program is for teens and will be presented by Teens from New Hope Foundation who will discuss their personal experiences with the disease of addiction.
Join author David Bianculli for a behind-the-scenes look at the rise and fall of The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour -- the provocative, politically charged program that shocked the censors, outraged the White House, and forever changed the face of television.
Marti Jones and Don Dixon have been performing together, off and on, for over twenty years. This longtime partnership has resulted in an intimate stage rapport as well as the seamless blending of two of the most distinct voices around today. With over two hundred songs in their collective recorded catalogue, you never know quite what to expect when they hit the stage, but rest assured their performance will feature thoughtful lyrics and heart-felt singing.
Come out and support a great cause, and get a chance to hear 4 great bands play!
Tickets will be sold at the door for a suggested donation of $15.00. All proceeds Benefit American Red Cross Relief Efforts in Response to the Haiti Earthquake.
Featuring performances by:
The Roustabouts
The Angeltones
Strictly 60's
The Snakes The American Red Cross name is used with its permission, which no way constitutes an endorsement, express or implied, of any product, service, company, individual or political opinion. For more information about the American Red Cross, please call 1-800 HELP NOW or visit redcross.org
Lawrence Hogan Ph.D., Professor of History, Union County College, presents the history of Negro League baseball from 1930 through 1948 at America’s most historic ballpark, Yankee Stadium. His focus will be on the historic opening of the Stadium to Negro League play on July 5, 1930, for a doubleheader that is arguably the most significant game ever played at the fabled Yankee Stadium. An array of exhibit and video material will enrich your experience.
Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humantities.
Learn the warning signs of gang affiliation; why kids join gangs; brief history of gangs; gang markings -colors, symbols, and clothing as gang identifiers. Gangs in schools and popular culture. Gang graffiti, paraphernalia and language. Advice for parents and teens on avoiding gangs.
Registration is required. Sign in between 5:30-6:00pm.
He’s got some Blind Willie McTell and some Fats Waller, some Buddy Guy and some Taj Mahal. He’s got some Zora Neale Hurston and some Garrison Keillor. He’s a musician, composer, actor, director and writer. But most importantly—Guy Davis is a bluesman. The blues permeate every corner of Davis’ creativity. Throughout his career, he has dedicated himself to reviving the traditions of acoustic blues and bringing them to as many ears as possible through the material of the great blues masters, African American stories, and his own original songs, stories and performance pieces!
This workshop will cover the legal and personal consequences (college & employment) resulting from posting personal information/pictures on MySpace/Facebook/Web. Also covered will be inappropriate cell phone photo text messaging.
Presenter: Dr. Paula Rodriguez-Rust, Sociologist and member of teh N.J. Special Task Force and Bullying, Cyberbullying, Awareness and Preventions. Dr. Rust lectures internationally, has appeared on 20/20 and been quoted in many publications including Newsweek. www.spectrumdiversity.org
Sign in is from 5:30-6pm. Program begins PROMPTLY at 6pm.
Professional Development Certificates are provided. The Ocean County Library is a registered NJ Department of Education Professional Development Provider.
Sponsored by the Partnership that brought you the GangWise Project, O.C. Board of Chosen Freeholders, O.C. Youth Service Commission, O.C. Health Department, S.C. of NJ Ocean County Probation-Juvenile Supervision, O.C. Library, Municipal Alliance Project, N.J. Governors Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse.
