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February Technology Classes at the Ocean County Library

January 22, 2018
JACKSON – The Jackson Branch will host free technology classes throughout February. •    “Spotlight On: Windows 10” 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5. This class will help answer your questions about Windows 10. Attendees may bring their own laptops. •    “Microsoft Word Basics” 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7. Learn how to create and format a document, write text, change size and color of words, print, and more. •... Read More

Black History Month Celebrated With the Toms River Area NAACP

January 22, 2018
TOMS RIVER – Celebrate Black History Month with a food tasting event prepared by members of the Toms River Area NAACP at noon Saturday, Feb. 17.The annual event will take place at the Toms River Library, 101 Washington St. and includes “The Legendry Ladies of Jazz” performed by Veronica Menyweather and YES Entertainment.This free event is sponsored by the Toms River Area NAACP and Friends of the Ocean County Library – Toms River. Registration is... Read More

The Ocean County Library Presents an “Afternoon at the Apollo”

January 17, 2018
TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. presents an afternoon filled with comedy and music with an “Afternoon at the Apollo” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3.Enjoy an afternoon filled with comedy and music provided by comedian Chuck Burks and singer Rhonda Denet. Burks has appeared on the Conan O’Brien Show and who is a writer for Comedy Central. Denet will perform some “soul good” music.Registration is... Read More

National Hot Tea Month Celebrated at Ocean County Library

January 17, 2018
TOMS RIVER – Enjoy a relaxing cup of tea while coloring during the program “Tea and Coloring” at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 at the Toms River Library, 101 Washington St.Celebrating “Hot Tea Month” is as simple as brewing up a cup of your favorite tea. For this teen program you can sit back, relax, sip it down and enjoy some coloring.No registration is required for this program that will take place at the library’s atrium.

Ocean County Library Seeks Student Film Submissions

January 16, 2018
TOMS RIVER – Roll out the red carpet and break out the popcorn, the 12th annual Ocean County Library Student Film Festival is approaching and submissions are needed.The Ocean County Library is looking for the next Stephen Spielberg and Quentin Tarantino. Entries by high school filmmakers are now being accepted for a chance to see their film viewed on the big screen on Saturday, April 28. The submission deadline is Friday, March 16. There is no... Read More

Mindfulness Meditation Session Coming to Jackson Library

January 12, 2018
JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Mindfulness Meditation: On Healing” 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23, 2 Jackson Drive. Learn the gentle art of healing through guided meditation with visualization. Bring an open heart and mind. This practice is open to novice and skilled attendees. Comfortable clothes are required. Registration is required for this free event. To register, call 732-928-4400 or visit... Read More

AARP Tax Assistance Coming to Jackson Library

January 12, 2018
JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will partner with AARP to provide free tax assistance programs throughout February. The programs will take place from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 1, 8, 15, and 22 at 2 Jackson Drive. Attendees must bring previous year(s) returns, photo ID, social security or ITIN card and all relevant tax documents related to the tax years to be prepared. There is no age requirement.... Read More

Coloring for Adults at Jackson Library

January 12, 2018
JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Coloring for Adults” 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2 Jackson Drive. Rediscover the joy of coloring while listening to relaxing music. Coloring sheets and art supplies will be provided. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required for this free program. To register, call 732-928-4400 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.   

“The Perfume Collector” Book Discussion at Jackson Library

January 12, 2018
JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a book discussion on “The Perfume Collector” by Kathleen Tessaro 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2 Jackson Drive. “The Perfume Collector” tells the story of a reluctant British socialite who receives a mysterious inheritance from an unknown Frenchwoman in 1950s Europe. Registration is not required for this free program. For more information, call 732-928-4400 or visit... Read More

Chair Yoga in Jackson Library

January 12, 2018
JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Chair Yoga” 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2 Jackson Drive. Do you experience limited mobility? Try the gentle art of chair yoga with certified instructor Jennifer Klein, MS, RD from the Perlmutter Family ShopRite. Comfortable clothes are required. Participants must sign an injury waiver form before the event. Registration is required for this free program. To register... Read More
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