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.
Join us for a rockin’ show of holiday favorites with the Titan of the Telecaster!
Bill Kirchen has become widely known for the trademark big-rig guitar riffs that powered the Commander Cody hit “Hot Rod Lincoln” into the Top 10 in 1972. Since 1993, he has recorded seven critically acclaimed albums of his own that have made him one of the musical elder statesmen of today’s Americana music, which in truth was pioneered by acts like Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen back in the ‘70s.
Everyone who fondly remembers learning the alphabet and numbers from Sesame Street, parents and grandparents, and even today’s Sesame Street kids, are invited to join us for a celebration and a look behind the scenes at 123 Sesame Street!
Louise Gikow, author of Sesame Street: A Celebration of 40 Years of Life on the Street will visit to take part in the celebration, along with original Sesame Street cast member, Bob McGrath (“Bob”), and Roscoe Orman , who has portrayed “Gordon” since 1974.Actress and puppeteer Fran Brill, who has worked on Sesame Street since 1970, the first female puppeteer hired by Jim Henson (outside of wife Jane Henson) and best known for performing Prairie Dawn and Zoe, will also appear.
If you love Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Christmas special, then you will love the Eric Mintel Quartet when they swing into Mancini Hall to perform their very own tribute to the music of Vince Guaraldi! REG
During this program you will learn how to increase motivation and reinforce healthy changes in your life. Participants will learn how hypnosis can program the subconscious mind in a positive way and can take part in experiments that demonstrate the power of suggestion.
James Malone is a Certified Consulting Hypnotist from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ where he helps people reduce unhealthy habits, fears and stress. He also publishes the Creative Calm online newsletter.
Elvis expert, journalist, and Award winning author Alanna Nash will be here to discuss her new book, Baby Let’s Play House.
It’s the first-ever Elvis book to focus solely on his complex relationships with women, including celebrities such as Ann-Margret, Linda Thompson, Mary Ann Mobley, Cher, Raquel Welch, Barbara Eden, and Cybill Shepherd.
The book features dozens of exclusive interviews and scores of never-before-seen photos.
Took a class but need a little followup? A librarian is on hand in the computer lab to help with mouse, e-mail, Internet, MS-Word questions or practice. No registration necessary.
Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs come to the Library the third Thursday of every month at 3:30pm. Children who wish to practice their reading skills may come to visit these friendly dogs and take a turn reading to each one. No registration necessary.
