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.
Teen Success Camp Lakewood Branch Saturday, Oct. 9, 10 AM-4 PM or call 732-363-1435. Join authors Dr. Will Horton (30 Power Principles and the Wisdom for Greatness Success Series) and Dr. Loretta Long (who played Susan on Sesame St. and author of Courtney's Birthday Party) for Wisdom for Greatness Success Camp.Wisdom for Greatness Success Camp prepares teens for future success and greatness. The Wisdom for Greatness Success Camp for Teens will help you acquire the knowledge necessary to achieve your dreams. Teens will learn the rules for success; gain greater self-esteem; become more self confident; learn how to occupy their dreams; and will take part in a book-writing project that will be published. Registered attendees will be given Dr. Horton's Rules of Success for Teens text book and workbook, a certificate of completion and enter into a drawing for Wisdom of Greatness t-shirts. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. Registration is required. For ages 12 and up.
The GangWise Project: What Our Community Needs to Know Lakewood Branch Wednesday, Oct. 20, 6-6:30 PM Sign-in & Program Starts Promptly at 6:30 PM or call 732-363-1435. You will learn general warning signs of gang affiliation; why kids join gangs; a brief history of gangs; gang markings such as colors, symbols, and clothing as gang identifiers; gangs in schools and popular culture; gang graffiti; gang paraphernalia; gang language; advice for parents and teens on avoiding gangs; a local gang activity report; and what to look for once gang involvement is confirmed and where to go for help-resources and contacts. Presented by Edwin Torres, who is a Retired Lt. and Juvenile Gang Expert.Sponsored by The O.C. Board of Chosen Freeholders, the O.C. Youth Service Commission, the O.C. Health Department, the N.J.S.C. Ocean County Probation-Juvenile Supervision, the O.C. Library, the Municipal Alliance Project, and the N.J. Governors Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse.
Teen Writing Club Plumsted Branch Thursday, Sep. 2, 2:30pm All teen authors in grades 7 - 12 are invited to learn useful tips, talk about writing, critique and share work.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting Stafford Branch Thursday, Sep. 2, 6:00pm
The Teen Advisory Board needs your help! Join your peers to discuss ideas and plan programs for teens at your library. Grades 7 -12.
Toms River Gamers Club Toms River Branch Thursday, Sep. 2, 6-8 pm or call 732-349-6200 / . Young Adults aged 18 - 24 years old. The monthly gamers club includes Wii, PS2 and Xbox games, RPGs, cards and board games. Play, meet, and discuss gaming with other new adults.
Get Crafty Little Egg Harbor Branch Saturday, Sep. 4, 2:00 p.m. or call 609-294-1197. Make a flag pin and be ready to honor Patriot Day. Ages 12-18. Please register.
Teen Gaming Night Lakewood Branch Tuesdays, September 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th, 4-8 PM Stop by the Lakewood Teen Zone and play open video gaming on our PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii. Not into video games? It's ok, stop by anyway to play board games, card games, and more! We don't have what you want to play? Bring your favorite games to play new opponents! For grades 6-12.
Teen Writer’s Group Berkeley Branch Wednesday, Sep. 8, 3:30-4:30pm, Wednesday A once a month forum for teens to share their work with other teens in a fun, creative, non-critical environment. Come share the passion, have fun, as we discuss our writing projects.
The Group's collection of fun writing projects and their other volunteering writing submissions will be published as a writing portfolio collection May 2011 in our annual Ocean County Library Poppin Poets' Playground publication. The semi-annual issues are made available free of charge to the public visiting the Berkeley branch and others upon request. New members always welcome.
