Upcoming Events at Ocean County Library

Bill Kirchen's Honky-Tonk Holiday featuring special guests: The Spampinato Brothers!

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Toms River Branch
Thursday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m.
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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.

Happy 40th Birthday Sesame Street!

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Toms River Branch
Friday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m.
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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.

The Eric Mintel Quartet presents A Charlie Brown Christmas.

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Toms River Branch
Monday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m.
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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

Hypnosis, Resolutions and You!

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Brick Branch
Monday, Jan. 4, 7 p.m.
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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.

Baby, Let's Play House: Elvis Presley and the Women Who Loved Him with author Alanna Nash

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Toms River Branch
Tuesday, Jan. 26, 7 p.m.
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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.

Computer Help Hour

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Toms River Branch
Mondays, 2:00-3:00 pm
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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.

English Conversation

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Toms River Branch
Meets every Tuesday 10:00 am to 11:00 am
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Please join us in a friendly group atmosphere to practice your English skills. Everyone is welcome!

WE'RE BARKING FOR BOOKS!

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Point Pleasant Beach Branch
Thursdays, Jan 15, Feb 19, March 19th, April, 16th, May 21st, June 18th, July 16th, Aug 20th, Sept 17th, Oct 15th, Nov 19th & Dec 17th
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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.

Computer Instruction

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Point Pleasant Beach Branch
Please call the branch at 732-892-4575 or stop in.
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Individualized computer instruction. Learn the mouse to the internet and everything in between. By appointment.

Good Morning Stories

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Toms River Branch
Fridays @ 9:30
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Fridays @ 9:30 - Enjoy stories and a brief activity. Children with their families welcome.

English Conversation Group

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Point Pleasant Beach Branch
The group meets every Tuesday at 6:30pm.
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Join speakers of English as a second language and practice your conversation skills in an informal and relaxed setting. Please register.

Engish Conversations

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Barnegat Branch
Please call 609-698-3331 to register or stop by circulation desk.
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Led by trained volunteers, new speakers of English get the chance to practice and develop self-confidence in a welcoming, informal environment. Groups and one-on-one conversation available. Special times can also be arranged. Please call 609-698-3331 to register or stop by circulation desk.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP!

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Lakewood Branch
10:00 am
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Join our Saturday morning group and practice speaking English with members of your community.

No registration is required.

Journey to Wellness

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Waretown Branch
Usually held the third Monday of every month from 1-3:00pm.
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Representatives from the Journey to Wellness Center will be available in our Meeting Room, providing a free and confidential service for our community. This is a peer run, community based center that provides support to individuals who are experiencing mental health and substance abuse concerns. Walk in and take a step towards wellness with support, information, and referral services.

One-on-One Computer Chats

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Beachwood Branch
Please call the branch at 732-244-4573
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One-on-One sessions with a librarian covering your basic computer questions. Call the library to make an appointment.

Toms River Friends Meetings

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Toms River Branch
Monday, Apr. 20, Check schedule below for meeting times.
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The Friends of the Toms River Library are an essential link between the library and the public. We plan programs and fundraisers for specific library needs. We are community advocates for the Ocean County Library, wherever we go. All are welcome.

2009 Meetings
No meeting in December.

2010 Meetings
Monday, January 11th - 2:30 pm
Monday, February 8th - 7:00 pm
March - Dec 2010 TBA

One-on-One Computer Chats

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Little Egg Harbor Branch
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
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Come to a librarian with your individual computer needs. These one-on-one sessions can be tailored to your specific area of choice. Examples are email, Internet searching, Microsoft Office software, and other basic computer questions.

English Conversation Group

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Little Egg Harbor Branch
Every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
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Conversations will be on a variety of topics. Geared to adults new to speaking English.

Knitting 101 with Aunt Franny

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Barnegat Branch
2nd Tuesday of the month @10:30am and 4th Saturday of the month @1pm except June, July and August. Some sessions close to holidays may be cancelled. Feel free to call and check.
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Aunt Franny is back! Come join a group that really clicks! For all levels of knitters. Bring your own yarn and needles if possible.

Second Tuesday of the month @10:30am and Fourth Saturday of the month @ 1pm

ESL English As A Second Language

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Lakewood Branch
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00-8:30pm Sept 15th - Dec 17th
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Beginning English lesssons for the foreign born. Participants must come in to register at 6:00pm on Tuesday, Sept 15th or Thursday, Sept 17th.

Classes are sponsored by the St. Francis Center

1, 2, 3, Grow with Me!

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Jackson Branch
Oct. 23 & 30, Nov. 6, 13 & 20
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1, 2, 3, Grow With Me! – our Family Place Parent-Child Workshop Series - is now starting it’s sixth year at the Jackson Branch. The program is designed for children age 15 months to 3 years and their parents or caregivers. Be part of this rewarding experience in which children learn through interactive play with parents - and parents learn through conversations with community resource people and each other. In person registration begins Oct 1st. Registration is for the complete five-week series. For more information, click on the program title or call the Jackson Children’s Dept. at 732-928-4400 ext. 6

Drives for Hunger, Kids and Pets

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Barnegat Branch
during business hours
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The Barnegat Branch will be holding collection drives for the community. Donations will be accepted of new toys, non-perishable food items, including pet foods and personal and household cleaning items.

Chess Knight at the Barnegat Library

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Barnegat Branch
Last Wednesday of the month 6pm
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Bring your own set. All skill levels invited to this informal group. No registration required. Held last Wednesday of the month

Free Blood Pressure Screening

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Barnegat Branch
4th Wednesday of the month 2 - 4:00 p.m.
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No need to register for your quickie exam provided by the Ocean County Health Department.

Meeting Room Display

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Lacey Branch
11/1 - 11/30
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Paintings by Helen Harris of Pine Shore Studio

Display

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Lacey Branch
11/1 - 11/30
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Krystonia courtesy of Lisa Webb

"One on One" Computer Instruction

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Lacey Branch
11/1 - 11/30
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Individualized computer instruction available by appointment only. Learn the mouse to the internet and everything in between. All ages welcome. Call our Reference Department at 609 693-8566 to schedule an appointment.

English Conversation Group

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Jackson Branch
Mondays, November 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 7 p.m.
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An informal conversation group for people who are learning English, meets every Monday at 7 pm. We have a mixed group of students who speak different languages. Together we read a newspaper called "Easy English News" which is provided by the Kiwanis Club. The group discusses topics from the paper. No registration required, new members welcome.

The Yarn Dolls

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Berkeley Branch
Mondays, November 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 6:30-8:30pm
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Knit or crochet with the Yarn Dolls. This very diverse group meets once a week. Come meet new people, have a few laughs and brush up on an old skill. Bring along your unfinished projects.

“America's Children for America's Heroes” Greeting Card Program

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Beachwood Branch
Monday, Nov. 2,
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During the month of November the Beachwood Branch Library needs you or your child’s involvement to help provide handcrafted Greeting Cards and letters which will be sent to hospitalized veterans at Medical Centers, Nursing Homes and Domicilaries managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs and State Veteran Nursing Homes.

On Fridays November 6, 13 and 20 from 1-5 pm the Beachwood Library will have a special Drop-In Greeting Card Station for you to create a card to send or you may drop off your handcrafted homemade cards or letters by November 23 at the Beachwood Library. We will be sending all cards to the veterans on November 24.

Rutgers Against Hunger Food Drive

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Plumsted Branch
Wednesday, Nov. 4,
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The New Egypt Aggies 4-H club will be collecting non-perishable food items in support of Rutgers Against Hunger. Patrons can bring items for donation to the Plumsted branch of the library during the month of November. The donations will be distributed to The Calgary Lighthouse food pantry .

English Conversation Group

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Berkeley Branch
Wednesdays, November 4, 11, 18, & 25, 6:30pm
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This is an informal conversation group for people who are learning English. Classes meet every Wednesday at 6:30 pm.

¡Si usted quiere practicar sus ingles, vengase a la Sucursal de Berkeley! Únase a un grupo de gente que usa conversación informal pare mejorar su ingles. El grupo se reúne a las 6:30 de las noche todos los miércoles.

SHOOTING ACROSS AMERICA: Women's Group Photography Exhibit

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Toms River Branch
November 5-30, 2009
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Five photographers... four directions on the map... zero limits!

Join photographers Zarita Mattox, Gail Schulack, Eleanor Marquis, Cheryl Somers and Elizabeth Thompson on a cross-country visual celebration of America. On display at the Toms River Branch until November 30th.

Games for Adults

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Point Pleasant Boro Branch
Fridays, November 6, 13 & 20, 1:00 pm
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Bring a friend & play games.

Friends of the Library Meeting

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Beachwood Branch
Friday, Nov. 6, 10:00 am
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Join our Friends group at the regular monthly meeting on the first Friday of each month. New Friends are always welcome

Family Place 1,2,3 Grow with Me- A Parent Child Workshop

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Brick Branch
Mondays, Nov 9, 16, 30, and Dec 7, 14
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1, 2, 3, Grow with Me- a Family Place Parent Child Workshop!Parents AND children ages 1-3 - Ocean County Library is a Family Place Library™, where parents can learn about developmental issues with professionals while children get the chance to socialize and enjoy the different activities at the library.

Please register in person. Registration begins on Oct. 26^th.

Ocean County Library is a Family Place™ library. The Family Place Libraries™ is a network of children’s communities by nourishing healthy families. This 5 week workshop is one of the core elements of the Family Place Libraries and is designed for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers. Each week a different professional from the community will be on hand to answer questions about our child’s development while you and your child play and socialize with other families.

Toddler Time - 9:30 am session

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Stafford Branch
Mondays, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 9:30 am
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Stories, songs and fingerplays for ages 19-36 months with caregiver. register once for the 4 week session.

Toddler Time - 11:00 am session

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Stafford Branch
Mondays, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 11:00 am
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Stories, songs and fingerplays for ages 19-36 months with caregiver. register once for the 4 week session.

English Conversation Group

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Brick Branch
Tuesdays, November 10, 17, 24
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A weekly informal conversation group for people who are learning English led by trained volunteers

Toddler Time

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Long Beach Island Branch
Tuesdays, November 10, 17, 24 December 1, 8, 15, 10 a.m.
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Stories and activities for children ages 2-3.

Preschool Storytime

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Long Beach Island Branch
Tuesdays, November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15, 11 a.m.
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Stories and activities for children ages 4-5.

Friends of the Barnegat Library Meeting

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Barnegat Branch
2nd Tuesday of the month except July, August and December 1:00pm
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Come join an active, fun and innovative group that connect people and build communities everyday. No July, August or December Meeting

Dancing and Bumping the 'Chute

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Berkeley Branch
Tuesdays, November 10, 17, & 24, 10am
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Get your workout at the library! Join us for an action-packed session of dance and parachute activities for child and parent together. Ages 2 to 4 with an adult. Please register.

Dancing and Bumping the 'Chute

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Berkeley Branch
Tuesdays, November 10, 17 & 24, 11am
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Get your workout at the library! Join us for an action-packed session of dance and parachute activities for child and parent together. Ages 2 to 4 with an adult. Please register.

Cuddle Up for 1s and 2s!

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Berkeley Branch
Wednesdays, November 11 and 25, 9:30am
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Cuddle up with your little one as we share stories, ryhmes, songs, and finger-plays. Ages 12 to 36 months. Class size is limited. Please register.

Cuddle Up for 1s and 2s!

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Berkeley Branch
Wednesdays, November 11 and 25, 10:30am
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Cuddle up with your little one as we share stories, ryhmes, songs, and finger-plays. Ages 12 to 36 months. Class size is limited. Please register.

Lapsit Program

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Point Pleasant Boro Branch
Wednesdays, November 11, 12 noon and November 18 & 25, 11:00am
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Cuddle up with your baby as we share rhymes, songs & movements. Ages birth- 12 months with caregiver.

County Connection Mobile Unit is Here!

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Barnegat Branch
2nd Friday of the month 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Providing services to the community including county IDs, passports, senior services, veterans services, consumer affairs, voter registration and parks and tourism information. The mobile unit is at the back of our parking lot every second Friday of the month. Fees are required for some services.

Journey to Wellness

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Barnegat Branch
2nd Friday of the month 11am - 1pm
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Providing free services and support for those experiencing mental health or substance abuse issues. Presented by the Mental Health Association of N.J. RV vehicle in back parking lot.

English Conversation

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Toms River Branch
Meets every Tuesday from 5:00 to 6:00 pm
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Please join us in a friendly group atmosphere to practice your English skills. Everyone is welcome!

CANCELLED Preschool Story Time

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Stafford Branch
Tuesdays, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, & 12/15, 10:30am
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Ages 3-5. Registration starts Monday, 11/9 for this five-week series.

After School Craft Time (Ages 6 and up)

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Tuckerton Branch
Friday, Nov. 20, 3:30pm
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Come in and enjoy making a craft after school.

EBay Basics

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Stafford Branch
Friday, Nov. 20, 1:30pm
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Learn the basics of using the popular online auction website. Mouse and internet skills required.

Internet Beyond Basics CANCELLED

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Jackson Branch
Friday, Nov. 20, 10:00 am
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Learn advanced Internet searching techniques. Mouse and keyboard skills required.

Vampire Party

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Barnegat Branch
Friday, Nov. 20, 3:00pm
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Love Twilight? New Moon is released today! Come vamp it up with other fans before you go see the movie! Fangs, “blood”, and more! Ages 12 and up.

County Connection Mobile Service Center

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Little Egg Harbor Branch
Friday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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The mobile service will be in the Little Egg Harbor Library parking lot.

Services provided are County ID’s, passports, Senior Services, Veteran Services, Consumer Affairs, Voter Registration, Parks and Tourism information. (Fees are required for some services.)

A Thanksgiving Open House The Cheesecake Challenge is Back!

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Upper Shores Branch
Friday, Nov. 20, 1:30 - 4:00pm
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Please note the date change!!

Help us crown this year’s Cheesecake Queen - your vote counts! A true classic with live student instrumental entertainment @ 3:30pm

Book Discussion - Mystic River

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Berkeley Branch
Friday, Nov. 20, 1-3pm, Friday
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Discussion Group welcomes new members! Join us as we discuss Mystic River by Dennis LeHane.

Book Discussion - The Assistant

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Upper Shores Branch
Friday, Nov. 20, 3:00pm
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A 1957 Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Bernard Malamud.

Knit Wits

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Beachwood Branch
Friday, Nov. 20, 10:00 am
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Bring your needles and join our knitting group. All skill levels are welcome at the monthly meeting.

Mother Goose

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Toms River Branch
Saturday, Nov. 21, 10:30 am
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Rhymes, songs, stories and fun, fun, fun! This session for babies who are not walking (Ages 0-23 mos)

What is my personality type according to Enneagram?

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Brick Branch
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2 pm
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What is my personality type according to the Enneagram? Learn about the nine types of the enneagram, learn how to identify your type, and its deepest motivations, and the deepest motivations of friends and colleagues. Learn about developing within your type.Understanding yourself and others is a powerful tool for life.

Presented by Eleanor Clarke, Master of Transpersonal Studies, and candidate for certifacation by the Enneagram Institute.

Read to Rexy the Dog

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Plumsted Branch
Saturday, Nov. 21, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Come join us at the library and read to a black lab named Rexy! Each child will have 15 minutes to read to the dog between 11:30 am and 12:30 pm. Sign up at the circulation desk or by phone (609-758-7888).

Rexy is a certified therapy dog.

Family Movie: Monsters vs. Aliens

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Stafford Branch
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2:00 ? 3:30pm
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An animated movie about a girl who is changed into a giant after being hit by a meteor. Rated PG Fresh popcorn! No registration necessary.

Brick's Got Talent

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Brick Branch
Saturday, Nov. 21, 10:00 am
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Ages 5 & Up: So, you think you have talent? Can you sing, dance, play an instrument or play the spoons, then we want to see what you’ve got. Come by and show us your talent and we’ll see if you’ve got what it takes. If you plan on participating in the show you must be able to attend the rehearsal on 12/10 and the show on 12/12.

String of Purls ? Knit/Crochet Group

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Stafford Branch
Saturday, Nov. 21, 10:30am ? 12:30pm
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Want to knit, crochet, etc? Join our group to learn or bring your project with you. For beginner knitters: bring size 10 needles & 4-ply light colored worsted yarn. For beginner crocheters: bring an “I” crochet hook and same yarn as for knitters.

The Battle of Russia WW II Documentary

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Jackson Branch
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2:00pm
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The Battle of Russia was director Frank Capra’s fifth film in his "Why We Fight" propaganda film series. Released in November of 1943; the film begins with an overview of past attempts to conquer Russia and shows real battle footage from the Battles of Leningrad and Stalingrad. The Soviet Union’s war efforts and sacrifices were tantamount in the ultimate defeat of Nazi Germany.

Tree Frog in a Cranberry Bog

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Lacey Branch
Saturday, Nov. 21, 10:30 a.m.
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Meet the authors of a book about Double Trouble’s cranberry bogs and local animals. Story activities & craft. Ages 4-7 with adult.

Your Guitar: Workshop for Guitar lovers

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Toms River Branch
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2:00 pm
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Learn about the construction, repair and care of guitars. Barcelona resident and professional guitar hand-builder, Stephen Higgins, will talk about building guitars, and the features of your own guitar. Bring your guitar for an individual consultation with Stephen.

Thanksgiving Day Drop-In Craft

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Stafford Branch
Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 am - 2 pm
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Drop in for a Thanksgiving-themed craft. All ages welcome!

A Harvest Extravaganza!

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Lacey Branch
Monday, Nov. 23, 6:30 p.m.
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Judith Krall-Russo will be giving a presentation about the importance of harvests past. This will be followed by a brief Friends of the Lacey Library meeting. The evening will finish with a celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Lacey Friends and guests will be invited to sample delicacies from our local restaurants. Please register each individual by name. All are welcome to attend; our room is limited to 100 guests.

Teen Writers Group

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Lacey Branch
Monday, Nov. 23, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
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Teenagers from 12-18 years of age are invited to bring their poetry, short stories and songs to share with our group and to read and constructively criticize each other’s work.

Holidays with Alzheimer's

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Manchester Branch
Monday, Nov. 23, 10:00am
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The holidays are a busy time of year. All the hustlle and bustle of activities and celebrations can create stress for a person with dementia and their caregiver. This session offers practical tips for balancing seasonal traditions and care giving. The presentation includes ways to involve the person with dementia in the festivities, preparing family members for the holiday visits, and ideas for useful gifts and guidelines for decorating safely. This program is the last of a three part series being hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association Greater NJ Chapter.

Teen Gaming Club

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Barnegat Branch
Monday, Nov. 23, 3:00pm
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Got game? Come and join the new monthly gaming club at Barnegat. We play video games, board games, card games and more. Got a favorite we don’t have? Feel free to bring it with you! No need to register. Ages 10 and up.

Research 101

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Barnegat Branch
Monday, Nov. 23, 3:30-4:30pm
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Do you need help with your research skills for school assignments or research papers? Let us help you! Our teen and youth services librarians will show you how to find and evaluate websites, and how to search our reference materials from your own home. Grade 5 and up. Register now – space is limited.

Thanksgiving Family Bingo!

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Tuckerton Branch
Monday, Nov. 23, 6:30pm
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Come in and enjoy some BINGO fun! ENTRY FEE of a unexpired canned food item REQUIRED for each participant. Donations will be sent to our local food bank. Ages 9 and up.

Anime Club

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Plumsted Branch
Monday, Nov. 23, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
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Join other teen fans to screen anime DVDs. Grades 6-12.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting

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Plumsted Branch
Monday, Nov. 23, 7:30 - 8:30 pm
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If you are a teen in grades 7 - 12 join us for an exciting way to participate in community service. New members are always welcome!

Beyond the Basics

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Stafford Branch
Monday, Nov. 23, 1:30pm
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Learn more about using the internet and online search engines. Mouse and internet skills required.

Journey to Wellness

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Stafford Branch
Monday, Nov. 23, 11:00am ? 1:00pm
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The Journey to Wellness program is presented by the Mental Health Association of NJ. The “Wellness on Wheels” RV will be parked in the library lot and provide support to those who are experiencing mental health and/or substance abuse concerns. Free.

The Preservationist (Book Discussion)

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Point Pleasant Boro Branch
Monday, Nov. 23, 10:30 am
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The Pt. Pleasant Friends of the Library will host the discussion of this historical novel by David Maine. All are welcome!

GABS (Girls About Books)

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Point Pleasant Boro Branch
Monday, Nov. 23, 7:00 pm
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GABS will be discussing Black Box by Julie Schumacher. Stop by the library to pick up your copy of the book.

Goodbye Solo

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Point Pleasant Boro Branch
Monday, Nov. 23, 6:30 pm
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Two men form an unlikely friendship that will change both of their lives forever in this month’s featured dinner & a Movie. Bring your dinner -- we’ll serve dessert.

What the library has done for you

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Brick Branch
Monday, Nov. 23, 2 pm
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Hands-on class explores three of the library’s online databases: Custom Newspapers, EbscoHost’s magazine database, and America’s Newspapers.

Thanksgiving Stories and Craft

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Island Heights Branch
Monday, Nov. 23, 7:00
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Come out to the library to enjoy Turkey Day stories and crafts! Please register.

Monday Matinee!

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Upper Shores Branch
Monday, Nov. 23, 12:00pm
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Home for the Holidays - Jodie Foster directs this wise as well as wonderfully fun movie starring Holly Hunter, Robert Downey Jr. & Anne Bancroft. A laugh-out-loud Thanksgiving story about a funny, dysfunctional family just in time for Turkey Day!

Mother Goose

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Toms River Branch
Monday, Nov. 23, 10:30 am
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Rhymes, songs, stories and fun, fun, fun! This session for babies who are walking (Ages 0-23 mos) This session only

Toddler Time

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Toms River Branch
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 10:30 am
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Books, songs, and fun, fun, fun! Ages 2-3 w/caregiver. This session only

5th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Brick Branch
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 10:30 am
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Ages 3-5 - It’s that time of year again to give thanks for our families and friends. What better way to celebrate than by having our very own Thanksgiving Day parade in the library. It may not be Macy’s, but it will be fun!

Computers for Beginners

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Point Pleasant Boro Branch
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 10:00
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Learn Computer Basics.

Movie Night

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Manchester Branch
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 6:30 - 8:30pm
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Grades 7 - 12

Brighten up your week with a movie. Come be surprised by the chosen movie, and get to vote on what to watch next time! Bring a friend!

NAMI NJ presents Understanding Youth/Adolescents with Mental Health Challenges

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Brick Branch
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 6:30pm
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Mental illness affects 1 in 5 people regardless of age, gender, race, culture, or socio-economic status. Learn: how to differentiate between typical childhood/adolescent angst and mental illness, symptoms, causes, effective treatments, and resources for everyone involved with the child. Speaker is a Registered Professional Development Provider with the NJ Dept of Education. Educational CEUs are available.

Read, Rap and Roll

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Toms River Branch
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 7:00 p.m.
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A book discussion group for children ages 9 - 12. This month, read 11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass.

Amanda and Leo are best friends. Born on the same day, they’ve always been closing, even celebrating their birthdays together every year. Then the two stop talking to each other after their tenth birthday party.

As they prepare to celebrate their eleventh birthday parties separately, peculiar things begin to happen - the day repeats itself, and no one else is aware of it but them!

Friends of the Stafford Library Book/Bake Sale

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Stafford Branch
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 9:00am ? 1:00pm
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Come visit our book sales the last Thursday of every month for Great books, Great prices, Great reading! This month get your baked goods for the Holiday.

Kindergarten Cupcake Club

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Point Pleasant Boro Branch
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 4:00 pm
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Learn about books & decorate cupcakes!

Adult Book Discussion

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Point Pleasant Beach Branch
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 7pm
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The Book Thief by Markus Zusak will be discussed. Discussion is led by Marian Latendorf. Copies are available at the library. Please register.

Beyond the Basics

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Stafford Branch
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 10:30am
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Learn more about using the internet and online search engines. Mouse and internet skills required.

Be Thankful!

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Tuckerton Branch
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 11:30am
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Enjoy celebrating Thanksgiving with a story and craft.

Parachute Play Time

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Plumsted Branch
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 10:30 am
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Music and movement fun with a parachute. For children 2 to 6. Children will have the opportunity to practice skills as following directions, socializing with others, and remaining in control during very active play. This is limited to 15 people, registration is required.

Gmail Basics

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Jackson Branch
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 10:00 am
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Set up a free Gmail Email account. Learn how to send and receive emails. Mouse and keyboard skills required.

Drop In Playtime!

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Manchester Branch
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
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Ages 1- 6 Get out of the house and make some new friends! Play with our toys in the meeting room!

Join the fun anytime between 9:30-11:30am.

No Registration.

After School: Daniel Boone

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Lacey Branch
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 4:15 p.m.
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Come hear a story of the man who "licked a b’ar" with activity & craft. Grades K-6

Creative Meet & Greet

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Toms River Branch
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 7:00pm
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Attention artsy people--artists, writers, musicians or patrons of the arts! Here’s the place for people who enjoy getting together & talking to others with similar interests. Join us & be part of the up-and-coming Toms River arts scene. Light refreshments.

Basic Microsoft Word

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Toms River Branch
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 10:30am
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This class will cover the basics of word processing, from adding and editing text, to saving and retrieving documents. Mouse and keyboard skills required.

The Little Egg Inn

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Little Egg Harbor Branch
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 7 p.m.
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Come join us as the Little Egg Theatre Group performs "The Little Egg Inn". The performance will include some singing and a one act play.

Consumer Reports Online

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Toms River Branch
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1:30 p.m.
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Need a new appliance? Learn how to check our database for the Consumer Reports review online.

Internet Basics

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Barnegat Branch
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 9:15 AM
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Come start your adventure on the Internet. Learn how to find web sites, how to navigate around the World Wide Web and get your feet wet in the on-line world!

Twilight Fan Club

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Lacey Branch
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
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Twilight fans from 12-18 years of age are invited to play games based on this vampire series.

Internet Beyond Basics

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Jackson Branch
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2:00 pm
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Learn advanced Internet searching techniques. Mouse and keyboard skills required.

Teen Thanksgiving Corny Craft and Crunchy Munchies

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Berkeley Branch
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2 to 3:30pm, Wednesday
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Teens ages 12 and up, come drop in after your half-day at school for some afternoon fun making a corny Thanksgiving craft. We’ll also make a "gobbling" good treat that you can eat. Please register.

Budding Chefs: Gobbling Good Cupcakes

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Point Pleasant Beach Branch
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 10:30 am
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A cooking class for kids ages 2-5

Free Blood Pressure Screening

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Berkeley Branch
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 10am-12pm, Wednesday
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This free screening will be conducted by the Ocean County Health Dept. Walk-in, no registration required.

Turkey Time

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Toms River Branch
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2:00-4:00pm
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Join us for a fun turkey craft. Gobble! Gobble! Drop-in activity from 2-4pm.

*No registration required.

Feature Film Festival - Doubt

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Manchester Branch
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2:00pm
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Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning play, this film is set in a Catholic school in New York in 1964. The principal, Sister Aloysius, feels certain that a priest is sexually abusing one of her pupils, who also happens to be the school’s first black student. The priest denies the charges and it becomes her word against his in this study of religion, morality and authority.

Saturday Stories

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Long Beach Island Branch
Saturday, Nov. 28, 9:30am
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Stories for all ages.

Cinderella Around the World

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Long Beach Island Branch
Saturday, Nov. 28, 2pm
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Did you know there are at least 26 different cultures with a story like Cinderella? An ongoing series exploring folk and fairytales from around the world.

Grades K-6

Lego Land

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Toms River Branch
Saturday, Nov. 28, 2:00 p.m.
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We’ll provide the Legos, you provide the imagination. Also, enjoy Lego gaming on the Nintendo Wii and Playstation 2. For Ages 6 - 10 only.

Family Movie

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Point Pleasant Boro Branch
Saturday, Nov. 28, 11:00 pm
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The irresistible puppies are back in a heartwarming holiday adventure. Take a fantastic journey with your beloved Buddy friends to the magical world of the North Pole in this wonderfully wacky twist on a classic Christmas favorite.

Mouse Basics

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Jackson Branch
Saturday, Nov. 28, 10:00 am
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Learn the very basics of how to use a computer mouse.

Basic Yahoo Email

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Toms River Branch
Saturday, Nov. 28, 10:00am
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Learn how to send and receive email around the world or close to home, using Yahoo email. Mouse and keyboard skills required.

Gaming DAY! Mario Kart

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Little Egg Harbor Branch
Saturday, Nov. 28, 2:00 p.m.
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So you think you can race? Now is your chance to prove it by participating in the worldwide race and see who will be crowned the true King or Queen of the Mushroom Kingdom racing circuits. Please register.

Lego Land

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Toms River Branch
Saturday, Nov. 28, 3:30 p.m.
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We’ll provide the Legos, you provide the imagination. Also, enjoy Lego gaming on the Nintendo Wii and Playstation 2. For Ages 6 - 10 only.

In Our Own Voice: Living with Mental Illness

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Toms River Branch
Monday, Nov. 30, 6:00pm
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Trained volunteers will share their experiences of living with and recovering from mental illness, particularly depression. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn about and discuss this serious--and often stigmatized--condition.

College Application Essay Workshop

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Plumsted Branch
Monday, Nov. 30, 7:00 pm
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This one hour workshop is designed to show students and parents what college admissions officers want to see in an essay. The workshop will examine the types of essays topics students will encounter, cover the four steps to writing a winning essay, and critique a sample admissions essay. This program is for teens and parents. This program is brought to us by Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions.

PreK Storytime

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Barnegat Branch
Monday, Nov. 30, 1pm
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Stories, songs, and fun! For ages 3-5. Please register.

Microsoft Excel 2007 Basics

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Stafford Branch
Monday, Nov. 30, 10:30am
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Learn the basics of the Excel spreadsheet program. Students need mouse skills and knowledge of Microsoft Windows. Registration begins two weeks before class date.

Friends of the Island Heights Library Meeting

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Island Heights Branch
Monday, Nov. 30, 7:00
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The Friends of the Island Heights Library welcome new members. Join us!

Calling All Card Gamers!

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Stafford Branch
Monday, Nov. 30, 6:00 ? 8:00pm
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Do you play Magic, Pokémon, Yu-gi-oh or Star Wars minis? Here is your chance to play and compete with friends and fans. Bring your cards and game pieces; we will supply refreshments and the tables. Ages 10 and up.

Mother Goose

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Toms River Branch
Monday, Nov. 30, 9:30 am
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Rhymes, songs, stories and fun, fun, fun! This session for babies who are not walking (Ages 0-23 mos) This session only

Teen Writers' Circle

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Toms River Branch
Monday, Nov. 30, 3:30-5 p.m.
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Share your work and get feedback from other teen writers! Ages 12-18.

Story Time and Craft

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Tuckerton Branch
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 11:30am
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Stop by and experience a warm and special time with your child listening to a story and creating a craft.

English Conversation Group

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Brick Branch
Tuesdays, December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
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A weekly informal conversation group for people who are learning English led by trained volunteers

Mouse Basics

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Stafford Branch
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 10:30 am
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Learn the very basic skills of using a mouse.

Tween Cooking

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Manchester Branch
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m.
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Ages 9-12 Cookie making and decorating.

Snowy Storytime

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Beachwood Branch
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 10:00 am
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Come in from the cold and get cozy as we read stories full of stupendous snowy fun! Ages 3 to 6 with adult caregiver. Please register

Meeting Room Display

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Lacey Branch
12/1 - 12/31
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Watercolors by Frank Folinus

Display

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Lacey Branch
12/1 - 12/31
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Lenox Christmas Items courtesy of Kathy Falco

Teddy Tea Party

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Toms River Branch
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m.
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Enjoy tea (aka milk) and Teddy Grahams as we settle down for the evening. Children are encouraged to dress in their pajamas and bring one of their favorite stuffed animals. Ages 4-6 only.

Display

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Lacey Branch
12/1 - 12/31
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Santas courtesy of Frances Milo

"One on One" Computer Instruction

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Lacey Branch
12/1 - 12/31
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Individualized computer instruction available by appointment only. Learn the mouse to the internet and everything in between. All ages welcome! Call our Reference Department at 609 693-8566.

Writer's Circle

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Manchester Branch
Tuesdays, December 1 & 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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A forum for members to critique each others work, share personal experiences and discuss important issues. Learn more about the writing and publication processes. We welcome published authors. those who want to publish and those who write for themselves.

Happy Birthday, Christopher Plummer!

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Toms River Branch
Tuesday, 1 December 2009 - Thursday, 31 December 2009
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Enjoy the lovely rendition of "Edelweiss", sung by OCL librarians Valerie Haeder and Sandy Eckert. Listen on our web site from Dec 1^st to Dec 31^st. Enjoy the classic film The Sound of Music all over again by borrowing a copy from our library’s collection. Read a copy of Mr. Plummer’s latest book In Spite of Myself: A Memoir.

Evening Book Discussion

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Jackson Branch
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 7 ;00 p.m.
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The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde

A delightful first book in a proposed series set in an alternative and offbeat Britain of 1985 and featuring Literary Detective Thursday Next. England is still fighting the Crimean War with Imperialist Russia, and the prevailing culture is based on literature. When the original manuscript of Charles Dickens’s Martin Chuzzlewit is stolen, it is a high crime indeed, and Next is called in to help catch the culprit. To make matters worse, her "mad as pants" but brilliant uncle has created a machine that could cause all kinds of literary mayhem. This title has a cast of complete nutters. Acheron Hades, the world’s third most wanted villain, has just the right mix of evil and charm to make readers look forward to meeting the first and second most wanted. Be warned that minor passersby may come round again in this "mad tea party" of a story. The novel has the surrealism and satire of Douglas Adams, the nonsense and wordplay of Lewis Carroll, and the descriptive detail of Connie Willis. What sets Fforde’s work apart, however, is its winsome heroine. This is a highly entertaining mystery with social satire, time travel, fantasy, science fiction, and romance thrown in to the well-written mix.

Jammin' with Johnny and Kate

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Brick Branch
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 7:00 pm
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Ages 5 & up – Join an impromptu music session with these natural musicians. Learn about playing the guitar, bass guitar, violin, & piano. You will be right in the groove!

Basic Mouse skills

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Manchester Branch
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 10:00AM - 11:00AM
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Learn how to use a mouse to control a computer. Skills learned in this class will be needed to advance to a class on the Internet or Word .

Artists' Trading Cards

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Waretown Branch
December 1 through 31
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Harriet Fink and Friends display their collection of what is becoming the latest rage among artists! Artist trading cards are designed and made by artists to be used as business cards.

Harriet Fink's Annual Watercolor Exhibit

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Waretown Branch
December 1 through December 31
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This year, Ms. Fink has focused on the effects of color in her paintings. See how she has used her new knowledge to gain compositional balance, strengthen points of interest, and complete the final product.

Display Case

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Plumsted Branch
Tuesday, Dec. 1,
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Kara Jonsson will be displaying a Lego collection.

Music Fun For Little Ones

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Toms River Branch
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 9:30
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Interactive music program for ages 1-5 w/caregiver. Please choose 9:30 or 10:15.

Music Fun For Little Ones

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Toms River Branch
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 10:15
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Interactive music program for ages 1-5 w/caregiver. Please choose 9:30 or 10:15.

Computers 101

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Toms River Branch
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 10:00am
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Overwhelmed by your computer? Start at the very beginning – learn more about Windows, the mouse, keyboard, basic applications, and all of the neat things you can do with your computer. Mouse skills required.

Embroidered & Beaded Pillows by Anna Belnome

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Point Pleasant Boro Branch
December 1 - 31
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Embroidered & Beaded Pillows by Anna Belnome are on display in our curio cabinet.

Photography in Environmental Portraits by Ashton Popiel

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Point Pleasant Boro Branch
December 1 - 31
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Photography in Environmental Portraits by Ashton Popiel are displayed in our meeting room.

Textually Active in the 21st Century: Comedy Performance

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Little Egg Harbor Branch
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m.
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Please join us for an evening of comedy on dating in the 21^st Century, featuring Ocean County Library’s own John Poveromo.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Little Egg Harbor Library.

Read to the Dogs

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Point Pleasant Boro Branch
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 4:00 pm
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Novice readers can tell stories to the Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs.

Book Caf�

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Point Pleasant Boro Branch
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 7:00 pm
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Love to read? Come share what you’re reading. This is a great way to hear about good books! Dessert & coffee/tea will be served.

The Tender Bar: A Memoir

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Point Pleasant Boro Branch
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 10:30 am
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The Point Boro Book Discussion group will host the discussion of thisbook by J. R. Moehringer.

Cinderella Around the World

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Long Beach Island Branch
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 5:30 pm
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Did you know there are at least 26 different cultures with a story like Cinderella? Come here a new version of the tale and explore the land from which it came.

Grades K-6

Preschool Storytime!

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Toms River Branch
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2:30 pm
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Great stories, activities and more for ages 3 1/2 - 5 This session only

Lighthousekeeping (Book Discussion)

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Plumsted Branch
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 6:00 - 7:00pm
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New members welcome! Pick up a copy of Lighthousekeeping by Jeanette Winterson at the circulation desk.

Cookie Exchange

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Plumsted Branch
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 7:00pm
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Bring a batch of your favorite holiday cookies and a copy of the recipe to share with others.

Dancing and Bumping the 'Chute

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Berkeley Branch
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 10:30am, Wednesday
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Get your workout at the library! Join us for an action-packed session of dance and parachute activities for child and parent together. Ages 2 to 4 with an adult. Please register.

Brain Games CANCELLED

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Stafford Branch
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1:00pm ? 2:30pm
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Older adults will participate in a range of mental exercises designed to keep their minds sharp.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

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Toms River Branch
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 7-8pm
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Come meet new friends and volunteer for the library! Ages 12-18

Mother Goose Storytime

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Stafford Branch
Wednesdays, 12/2, 9 & 16, 10:00 am
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Join us for rhymes, rhythm, songs, and movement. Ages 0 – 18 months with caregiver. Sign up once for 3 week series.

Intro to Twitter

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Toms River Branch
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2:30pm
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Holiday Cards with Picnik

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Lakewood Branch
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Use this fun, free site to make holiday cards out of your photos!

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting

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Jackson Branch
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 7:00 p.m.
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Grades 7 - 12. Join in on this fun community service opportunity. Help plan library programs for teens. New members are welcome. Earn a free TAB T-shirt too!

Anime Club

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Lacey Branch
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
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Teens 12-18 are invited to join us to preview new Anime, discuss your favorite Manga and draw fan art!

Preschool Storytime

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Island Heights Branch
Wednesdays, Dec. 2 & 16, 10:30 a.m.
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Join us for stories and a fun craft for ages 3½-5. Please register.

Teddy Bear Toddlers

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Point Pleasant Beach Branch
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 10:30am
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Join us for an awesome time with stories, puppets, games and more. Bring along your favorite fluffy friend. Ages 18 months to 3 years. Registration required.

Teen Writer's Group

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Berkeley Branch
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 3:30-4:30pm, Wednesday
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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, and enjoy refreshments while we discuss our writing projects. New members always welcome.

Friend"s Bus Trip

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Upper Shores Branch
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 10:00 a.m.
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Miracle on 34th Street@ the Tropicana! Lunch at the Seaview Dolce Resort! Bus departs @ 10:00 a.m. Please call Teddy Esposito @ 732-830-3363 for details.

English Conversation Group

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Berkeley Branch
December 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 6:30-8:00pm, Wednesdays
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This is an informal conversation group for people who are learning English. Classes meet every Wednesday at 6:30pm.

Toddler Time

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Manchester Branch
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 9:30 a.m.
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Ages 1 - 3. Stories, play, bubbles and more! Enjoy special moments with your toddler.

Toddler Time

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Manchester Branch
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m.
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Ages 1 - 3. Stories, play, bubbles and more! Enjoy special moments with your toddler.

Anime/ Manga Club

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Barnegat Branch
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 7:00pm
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Exchange info and discuss your favorite Manga and Anime series. Bring your own Manga style drawings to give and get tips from others that appreciate Japanese animation. No registration required. This program will be held in the meeting room. For TEENS in Grades 6-12.

Feature Film Festival - Ghosts of Girlfriends Past

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Manchester Branch
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2:00pm & 6:00pm
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Connor is a bachelor who finds himself haunted by all of his past girlfriends at his younger brother’s wedding. The Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, Present and Future take him on a journey through his romantic history to help him come to a realization about his ways with women. PG-13; 100mins

Computer Help Hour

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Tuckerton Branch
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2:00pm-3:00pm
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Stop in and get help with your computer questions. No registration required.

Brick Friends Meeting

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Brick Branch
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 11am
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Please join us! All are welcome!

Mouse Basics

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Jackson Branch
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2:00pm
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Learn the very basics of how to use a computer mouse.

Book Discussion

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Brick Branch
Thursday, Dec. 3, 10am
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Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom

Tiny Tales

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Manchester Branch
Thursday, Dec. 3, 10:30 a.m.
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Ages 4 – 6 Tiny Tales is the perfect place to bring your preschooler! Stories, puppets, parachute and a craft will keep your child entertained. Tiny Tales is designed to help foster your child’s love of reading and books. The story time and craft will run apx. 45 minutes. After each program children will be able to play with puppets and interact with other children, a great way for them to burn energy during these cold winter months!

Homework Help

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Barnegat Branch
12/3, 12/10, & 12/17
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Come do your homework at the library and get help from Sam the teen librarian! Every Thursday while school is in session, Sam will be stationed in the teen zone waiting to help you however she can. There’s no reason to register- just walk right in! For grades 6 and up.

Internet Basics

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Brick Branch
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2:00 pm
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Hands-on class teaches basic Internet searching skills.

Crafters

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Upper Shores Branch
Thursdays, December 3, 10, 17 & 31, 10:30 a.m.
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Bring your projects in for fun in good company!

Internet Basics

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Lakewood Branch
Thursday, Dec. 3, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Get started on the Internet!

The Muppet Christmas Carol

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Barnegat Branch
Thursday, Dec. 3, 6:30pm
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Get into the holiday spirit! Come watch The Muppet Christmas Carol on the big screen in our meeting room. Bring your own popcorn! Rated G. For all ages.

Painting Demonstration

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Manchester Branch
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Fran Reeves and Mary Phillips, experienced artists, will be demonstrating the techniques that they use when creating pastel paintings.

Dinner & A Movie

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Jackson Branch
Thursday, Dec. 3, 6:30 pm
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Please join us as we celebrate the season with our feature "A Muppets Christmas Carol" featuring Michael Caine and your favorite Muppets as Dickens’s beloved characters. You bring dinner and we will supply a special holiday treat as you enjoy this holiday classic and rediscover what makes the season bright.

Adult program, please register.

The GangWise Project - moved to Pt. Pleasant Beach branch

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Point Pleasant Beach Branch
Thursday, Dec. 3, 5:30 pm
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You will learn…

General warning signs of gang affiliation; Why kids join gangs; brief history of gangs; gang markings – colors, symbols, clothing as gang identifiers. Gangs in schools and popular culture; Gang graffiti, paraphernalia and language. Advice for parents and teens on avoiding gangs. MOVED TO POINT PLEASANT BEACH BRANCH

Tools for Teens: Bullying and Girl Cliques

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Toms River Branch
Thursday, Dec. 3, Sign in is at 5:30pm, program begins PROMPTLY at 6pm
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This workshop will focus on defining the roles of bullying: the bully, the victim, and the witness (secondary victim) with specific strategies in working with each of the roles. An additional emphasis will be on identifying the 7 roles in a girls clique and how to survive and cope.

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.

Professional Development Certificates are provided. The Ocean County Library is a registered NJ Department of Education Professional Development Provider.

Registration REQUIRED for all programs: online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org, click on "Program Calendar" or by calling the hosting branch. All programs are "FREE" and light refreshments will be provided. Teens ages 12 & up are encouraged to attend along with interested adults, parents, educators, clergy & youth workers. For Toms River Programs, parking is FREE starting at 6pm on the street and in the TR Township Parking Deck.

Family Holiday Workshop

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Jackson Branch
Thursday, Dec. 3, 7:00 pm
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Gr. 3 through Adult. Join in the pleasure of creating your own holiday greeting cards using felt, ribbon, material and more. Gr. 3-5 must register with a participating adult. Both adults and children must register. Registration begins on Nov. 17.

Gay-Straight Book Club

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Toms River Branch
Thursday, Dec. 3, 3:30-5pm
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Now working on our first book awards ceremony! Ages 12-18

Brick Young Origami Club

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Brick Branch
Thursday, Dec. 3, 4:00 pm
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Ages 8 & up – Warm up your hands and come to the library to exercise your origami fingers. We will be folding and exploring different ways to make a plain piece of paper into a wonder of your imagination.

Holiday Decorating Day

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Brick Branch
Thursday, Dec. 3, 6:30 pm
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Children & Families- Join us for the 3^rd annual Holiday Decorating Day. Get into the holiday spirit by helping us create Christmas, Hanukkah & Kwanzaa crafts to decorate the library. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year!

Basic Internet

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Manchester Branch
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Learn what all the important symbols are on the screen. Learn what a WEB address is. Use a mouse to use the symbols and how to change WEB sites and move within a site.

Friends of the Stafford Library Meeting

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Stafford Branch
Thursday, Dec. 3, 9:30am
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Become a member today! All are welcome.

String of Purls?Knit/Crochet Group

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Stafford Branch
Thursday, Dec. 3, 1:00 ? 2:30pm
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Needle arts lovers: whether you’re just learning or already know how, join our group to knit, crochet, embroider, crewel and needlepoint. For beginners, bring size 10 knitting needles and light-colored 4-ply worsted yarn. To crochet, bring the same yarn, and a size “I” crochet hook. For ages 10 to adult.

Sharpen Your Computer Skills

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Stafford Branch
Thursday, Dec. 3, 7:00 ? 8:30pm
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Must have mouse and basic Internet skills. Learn how to navigate the Web, learn about Internet safety & security, how to set up folders and files, and more.

Upcoming Events at Ocean County Library

Bill Kirchen's Honky-Tonk Holiday featuring special guests: The Spampinato Brothers!

Happy 40th Birthday Sesame Street!

The Eric Mintel Quartet presents A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Hypnosis, Resolutions and You!

Baby, Let's Play House: Elvis Presley and the Women Who Loved Him with author Alanna Nash

Computer Help Hour

English Conversation

WE'RE BARKING FOR BOOKS!

Computer Instruction

Good Morning Stories

English Conversation Group

Engish Conversations

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP!

Journey to Wellness

One-on-One Computer Chats

Toms River Friends Meetings

One-on-One Computer Chats

English Conversation Group

Knitting 101 with Aunt Franny

ESL English As A Second Language

1, 2, 3, Grow with Me!

Drives for Hunger, Kids and Pets

Chess Knight at the Barnegat Library

Free Blood Pressure Screening

Meeting Room Display

Display

"One on One" Computer Instruction

English Conversation Group

The Yarn Dolls

“America's Children for America's Heroes” Greeting Card Program

Rutgers Against Hunger Food Drive

English Conversation Group

SHOOTING ACROSS AMERICA: Women's Group Photography Exhibit

Games for Adults

Friends of the Library Meeting

Family Place 1,2,3 Grow with Me- A Parent Child Workshop

Toddler Time - 9:30 am session

Toddler Time - 11:00 am session

English Conversation Group

Toddler Time

Preschool Storytime

Friends of the Barnegat Library Meeting

Dancing and Bumping the 'Chute

Dancing and Bumping the 'Chute

Cuddle Up for 1s and 2s!

Cuddle Up for 1s and 2s!

Lapsit Program

County Connection Mobile Unit is Here!

Journey to Wellness

English Conversation

***CANCELLED*** Preschool Story Time

After School Craft Time (Ages 6 and up)

EBay Basics

Internet Beyond Basics CANCELLED

Vampire Party

County Connection Mobile Service Center

A Thanksgiving Open House The Cheesecake Challenge is Back!

Book Discussion - Mystic River

Book Discussion - The Assistant

Knit Wits

Mother Goose

What is my personality type according to Enneagram?

Read to Rexy the Dog

Family Movie: Monsters vs. Aliens

Brick's Got Talent

String of Purls ? Knit/Crochet Group

The Battle of Russia WW II Documentary

Tree Frog in a Cranberry Bog

Your Guitar: Workshop for Guitar lovers

Thanksgiving Day Drop-In Craft

A Harvest Extravaganza!

Teen Writers Group

Holidays with Alzheimer's

Teen Gaming Club

Research 101

Thanksgiving Family Bingo!

Anime Club

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting

Beyond the Basics

CANCELLED Preschool Story Time