Today’s inauguration of President Barack H. Obama was braodcast on a large screen in Mancini Hall this morning. More than 100 people from the area sat and watched as the President and Vice President Joe Biden were sworn into office. Refreshments were served.
Unlike the crowds in Washington, D.C. our group did not have to contend with the cold temperatures. But like the Washington crowd we were able to share the historic moment as a community. Thanks to Colleen and TR programming for putting the program together.
The Asbury Park Press has an article on their Web site about our program. It can be found at their Web site: http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/B3/20090120/OBAMAINAUGURATION10/90120085/-1/OBAMAINAUGURATION
They also posted a video taken at the library. It can be seen at http://www.app.com/section/VIDEONETWORK&videoID=1007398365
Ocean County Library welcomed in 2009 with its own special party New Year’s Eve. Hor d’oeuvres and a midnight champagne toast along with singers Amy Speace and Steve Forbert entertained the crowd until Scott Rodas, who organized the evening, counted down the final few seconds of 2008 and welcomed in 2009.
