Great Programs at Stafford Branch!

Check out these and and other great programs at the Stafford Branch (129 N. Main St., Manahawkin)

MASTER  GARDENER  SERIES : PRUNING  AND  CARE  OF SHRUBS

The Master Gardeners of Ocean County will present “Pruning and the Care of Shrubs” at 2:30 at the Stafford Branch of the Ocean County Library on Monday, March 14^th.   Master Gardener Sue Norman will explain why pruning is important, demonstrate the basic cuts, the best time to prune, and more.  Sue will also talk about shrub care that will give your property a vivacious, well-kept appearance. During the remaining time, the Master Gardener team will address any questions you may have. They will be at the library from 1:30 – 4:30 PM.  You may also bring in dying or diseased clippings for plant diagnosis and possible remedies.   

Three press relases from Manchester

PRESS RELEASE

CONTACT: Wendi Smolowitz, (732) 657-7600, ext. 4113
wsmolowitz@theoceancountylibrary.org

WRITER’S CIRCLE TO HOLD MEETINGS
AT THE MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY

MANCHESTER –The Manchester Branch Library’s Writer’s Circle will be holding their semi-monthly meetings on Tuesdays, March 1 and 15 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. During our meetings, we critique each other’s works and discuss issues pertinent to authorship. Participants can receive answers to questions about the writing and publication processes. Learn the steps involved in copyrighting a written work and how to go about finding an agent. Find out how others cope with writer’s block and get feedback on your manuscript before sending it to a publisher.

This program is open to the adult public, free of charge. No need to register in advance.

The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Twp. For more information call 732.657.7600 or go online to http://www.theoceancountylibrary.org.

PRESS RELEASE

CONTACT: Joanne Lefand, (732) 657-7600 ext. 4522
jlefand@theoceancountylibrary.org

MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY TO SHOW
“SALT”

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch Library will screen the film, “Salt” on Wednesday, March 2, at 2:00 p.m. and again at 6:00 pm. See this popular crime drama on a large screen without paying the admission fee of a movie theater!

Evelyn Salt, a trusted and loyal CIA operative, goes on the run when a Russian defector convinces her superiors that she’s a double agent sent to assassinate the President of the United States. Salt uses all her skills as a covert operative to elude capture and uncovers a secret so powerful it could change the course of world history. Angelina Jolie stars in this action-packed thriller that will keep you guessing until the end.

This PG13-rated movie is part of the library’s Feature Film Series. Although registration is not required, early arrival is recommended.

The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Twp. Call 732-657-7600 for more information or go online to theoceancountylibrary.org.

PRESS RELEASE

CONTACT: Joanne Lefand, (732) 657-7600 ext. 4522
jlefand@theoceancountylibrary.org

KNITTERS/CHROCHETERS GROUP TO HOLD MEETINGS
AT THE MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY

MANCHESTER – “Chicks with Sticks” is a knitting and crocheting group for all levels of expertise that meets at the Manchester Branch Library on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 2 pm and additionally, every Wednesday night at 7 pm. Join us to share ideas and patterns as we work on projects, assist one another and form friendships.

Beginners are welcome. There are always experienced people willing to teach! Just bring a pair of #8 straight needles and a ball of yarn to learn knitting. To learn crocheting, bring an H or J hook plus a ball of yarn.

No registration is required for this free program. Call 732-657-7600 for more information. Ask for Joanne Lefand.

The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Twp.

Have some fun at the Stafford Branch!

Stop by the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library for these and other great programs!

Master Gardener Series: Vegetable gardening

The Master Gardeners of Ocean County will present “Vegetable Gardening” at 2:30 at the Stafford Branch of the Ocean County Library on Monday, February 28^th.   Master Gardener educator Berry Jones will talk about how to plan, prepare, and plant your vegetable garden, covering lay-out, seasonal rotation, seed catalogs and packets, soil testing, soil preparation and planting.  During the remaining time, the Master Gardener team will be available to address any questions you may have, and will be at the library from 1:30 – 4:30 PM.  You may also bring in dying or diseased clippings for plant diagnosis and possible remedies. Master gardeners have the knowledge and the tips. 

Three Press Release from Point Pleasant Borough

PRESS RELEASE

CONTACT: Nicole DeMatteo, 732-295-1555
ndematteo@theoceancountylibrary.org

Point library celebrates Chinese New Year with puppet show

POINT PLEASANT – The Wang Da Chung Hand Puppet Group will present “The Monkey King: A Famous Chinese Fable” at the Pt. Pleasant Borough branch of the Ocean County Library at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26.

The afternoon’s events include the puppet show, a Chinese Yo Yo demonstration, traditional Chinese dance, and a hand puppet workshop. There will be prizes and a raffle too! The whole family is welcome to attend.

Originally developed in the Ming dynasty, this art form has become one of the most popular entertainments in Taiwan. The performers are students who are studying and preserving Chinese traditional hand puppetry.

This program is sponsored in part by an OceanFirst Foundation Arts and Cultural grant and the Ocean County Library Foundation.

This program is free and open to the public. Please register in-person, by phone at 732-295-1555, or online at http://www.theoceancountylibrary.org. The Pt. Pleasant Borough branch is located at 834 Beaver Dam Rd. in Pt. Pleasant.

CONTACT: Gwen Lareau, Pt. Pleasant Borough Branch Senior Librarian, 732-295-1555
glareau@theoceancountylibrary.org

PRESS RELEASE

POINT PLEASANT BOROUGH LIBRARY HOSTS ‘CLOSE KNIT CREW’
KNITTING AND CROCHETING GROUP

FEBRUARY 10, 2011, POINT PLEASANT, NEW JERSEY— Ocean County Library Point Pleasant Borough Branch is sponsoring a knitting/crocheting group called the Close Knit Crew. The group meets the first and third Wednesday of each month from 7 pm to 9 pm in the Point Pleasant Borough Branch.
The Close Knit Crew welcomes members of all skill levels to meet for friendship and sharing of their love for knitting and/or crocheting. New members are always welcomed to drop into any group meeting. This program is free. No pre-registration is required.
The program is held at the Ocean County Library Point Pleasant Borough branch located at 834 Beaver Dam Road, Point Pleasant. For more information, please call the branch at 732-295-1555.

PRESS RELEASE

CONTACT: Gwen Lareau, Pt. Pleasant Borough Branch Senior Librarian, 732-295-1555
glareau@theoceancountylibrary.org

UNIQUE ‘DIARIES OF ADELIA GOBEL’ LOCAL AUTHOR STUDY SIX-WEEK PROGRAM
HOSTED BY POINT PLEASANT BOROUGH LIBRARY

FEBRUARY 10, 2011, POINT PLEASANT, NEW JERSEY— As part of the celebration of Women’s History Month, the Ocean County Library Point Pleasant Borough Branch is hosting a unique six-week author study of local, Point Pleasant resident and colorful character, Adelia Gobel.
Through reading of her six diaries dating from 1901 to 1905, the author study group will take a 6-week time travel back to the turn of the century to explore Point Pleasant in a very unique way. Gobel, while employed as a maid in the home of the town’s Presbyterian minister, Spencer C. Dickson and his wife, Daisy, wrote the diaries which were later transcribed and bound into a book by the Ocean County Historical Society. The Diaries provide an account of the activities in the Dickson home and church; names of local businesses patronized; and insight into Gobel’s thoughts and feelings.
The group will begin meeting Tuesday March 22 at 1:30 p.m. in the Point Pleasant Borough Branch. The remaining Tuesday meetings will be March 29, April 5, April 12, April 26, and May 3; all at 1:30 p.m. Each week’s discussion will focus on a selected diary. This program is being sponsored by the Friends of the Point Pleasant Borough Branch. This program is free. However, registration is required. Those interested in joining the author study can contact the Point Pleasant Borough Branch at 732-295-1555 or by visiting the Ocean County Library website: http://www.theoceancountylibrary.org.
The program is held at the Ocean County Library Point Pleasant Borough branch located at 834 Beaver Dam Road, Point Pleasant. For more information, please call the branch at 732-295-1555.

Truth WAlks in WAretown

  American Historical Theatre actress, Dr. Daisy Century, evoked waves of strong and subtle emotions throughout our  audience members.  Her portrayal convinced us that we were in the actual presence of the great African American and women’s rights advocate, Sojourner Truth.  Her performance was awe inspiring as she recounted numerous, devastating obstacles and her resolve to overcome them.  It was truly a riveting performance!

Aloha! from Toms River

Baby it was cold outside, but we chased the winter blues away with a Hawaiian Luau!

Families were greeted Hawaiian style with leis and the aloha spirit. Live ukulele sounds filled the air as the families enjoyed some great activities including, bowling with coconuts, sand art, pineapple smoothies, and so much more. 

Thanks to our TR Friends the children and their families enjoyed lessons and entertainment from a fabulous hula dancer – thanks for your generous donation!

American Girl Valentine party @ Pt. Boro

Robin Romance of Point Pleasant Boro branch  and Joanne Grandits of the Berkeley branch hosted another successful American Girl Valentine Party at Point Pleasant Boro on February 3.

Revolutionary War hero to be feted @ LBI & TR/to be joined by Just Us Books

Ocean County Library and the Toms River branch of the NAACP will present Noah Lewis and his portrayal of Edward “Ned” Hector, a black Revolutionary War soldier in two library locations.

 This dramatization of Hector’s participation in the Battle of Brandywine (Pennsylvania) will appear at the Long Beach Island branch (217 S. Central Av, Surf City) Saturday Feb. 5 at 2 p.m.

 It will also appear at the Toms River branch (101 Washington St.) Saturday Feb. 19 at 2 p.m.  The Toms River program will be followed by a sampling of soul food.

 Ned Hector was a teamster and artilleryman with Colonel John Proctor’s 3rd Pennsylvania Artillery Regiment. 

 This unit was positioned near Chad’s Ford. Late in the afternoon of September 11th, 1777 the British and Hessians began to overrun the American positions on the east side of Brandywine Creek and the order was given to abandon the guns, wagons, and horses and “save yourself”.

Hector is reported to have said, “The enemy shall not have my team; I shall save my horses and myself.” He then grabbed up a stack of abandoned weapons, threw them into his wagon and escaped with his wagon-the only salvage from his company.

Hector was never granted a pension as were many Continental soldiers. Finally, years after his service, a “grateful” Pennsylvania Legislature granted him a donation of $40 for his heroics.

Hector lived in the Norristown area where he died in 1834 at the age of 90.

Wade and Cheryl Hudson, publishers of Just Us Books, will also be on hand at Toms River Feb. 19 to showcase children’s books they sell that reflect the diversity of Black history, heritage and experiences. 

Just Us Books is one of the nation’s few Black-owned publishers and is the only one exclusively dedicated to producing Black children’s books.

They started their publishing house in 1988 and have earned top industry honors including the Coretta Scott King Honor Book Award for illustration in 2008.

These programs are free and open to the public.  For more information or to register for them go to our Website www.theoceancountylibrary.org or telephone the operator (732) 349-6200 or (609) 971-0514.

First lady Abigail Adams visits Stafford branch

Friends Program Chairwoman Nora DeRosa welcomes Abigail to the Stafford Library.

The Friends of the Stafford Library welcomed a visit on February 3rd from Abigail Adams (played to perfection by Kim Hanley).

A big crowd enjoyed this living reenactment of one of American history’s most esteemed first ladies.

LEH staff visit Frog Pond Elementary School

Maggie Penk and Donna Majchrzak visited the Frog Pond Elementary School to celebrate Black History month on Friday, February 4th.

Maggie Penk read Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman and Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold.

Donna Majchrzak told the African Folktale Story in String “The Mosquito.” Donna also shared books by an African American author Donald Crews.

Other stories included When will Sarah come? by Nina Crews & Peter’s Chair by Ezra Jack Keats.

Ocean County Library cards were also distributed to students.

Donna Majchrzak tells the African Folktale Story in String “The Mosquito.”

                                                                                         Maggie Penk reads to Kindergarteners