Bargnegat Branch Celebrating Black History Month

The Barnegat Branch celebrated Black History Month on February 7th with 75 people attending Charlotte Blake Alston’s performance of “Let My Stories Tell You Who I Am.” You could hear a pin drop in our meeting room as Ms. Alston told her stories, some of them tales from Africa and others from the African American oral tradition. Through the use of instrumentation, gesture, facial expression and audience participation, Ms. Alston cast a spell over the audience for an unforgettable experience. A soul food tasting was held after the performance with food bought by the Friends of the library and prepared by the parishioners of Barnegat’s Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

Author Michael Immerso visits the Barnegat Branch Library

Author Michael Immerso visits the Barnegat Branch Library

In the third and final program of the Barnegat Library’s Celebration of the Beauty and Culture of Newark, author Michael Immerso visited the branch on January 27^th to discuss his book, Newark’s Little Italy: The Vanished First Ward. More than fifty people turned out to reminisce, to meet old friends and neighbors, or to discover anew the history of Newark’s First Ward.  Mr. Immerso spoke individually with guests and autographed copies of his book.

 

Barnegat celebrates Veteran’s Day

The Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library held the “War Lore: Living History From Local Veterans” program on November 11, 2008. This special program featured local veterans sharing their stories and experiences of serving in the United States Armed Forces.

Thanks to Lisa Taylor for sharing this!

NJ Symphony Orchestra presents “Hispanic Orchestra” concert in Barnegat

The Barnegat branch celebrated Latino Heritage Month with a concert called “Hispanic Roots” presented by a NJ Symphony Orchestra string quartet. This presentation is part of the NJ Symphony’s REACH program. The concert was held in the Brackman Middle School auditorium on October 14th. The songs represented the countries of Mexico, Cuba, Colombia and others, and the quartet played their own renditions of “La Bamba” and “Bessame Mucho.” The various forms of Hispanic music were demonstrated and their history was discussed. Spanish language students from Barnegat Township schools received extra credit for attending the event. The event was paid for by the Friends of the Barnegat Library and a collaborative program grant from the library system.

Summer Sets SAIL in Style in Barnegat

On August 23rd, the Friends of the Barnegat Library sponsored a fabulous going away party for our teen volunteers from both the SAIL and Reading Buddies programs. More than half of our volunteers returned to have a true Ocean County style beach party complete with limbo, line dancing, and a flip-flop piñata. Some of our young buddies even came back to hang out with the teens! Barnegat would like to extend it’s thanks to all of our fabulous teen volunteers- we hope to see them again next summer!

War Lore: Livin History from Local Veterans Barnegat 11/11

War Lore: Living History from Local Veterans 

 

CONTACT: Lisa Taylor. 609-698-3331

Email: ltaylor@theoceancountylibrary.org

 

On Veteran’s Day, November 11th at 6:30pm, the Barnegat Branch at 112 Burr Street, will present a family program, “War Lore: Living History from Local Veterans.”  The highlight of the program will be a Q&A session with veterans from WWII, Korea and Vietnam, including a woman who rose to the rank of Captain in the US Navy. The program will begin with a story and and introduction to Veteran’s Day history and customs by the Youth Services librarian.  Following the Q&A, attendees will have an opportunity to see and learn about the soldiers’ personal war memorabilia. Maps, globes, and other hands-on material will be available to help elementary children (ages 7 and up) gain a respect and understanding for Veteran’s Day and veterans.

Registration is available by phone 609 698-3331, in person, or online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org

 

Veteran’s Day program set for Barnegat

The Barnegat branch will present a family program, “War Lore: Living History from Local Veterans” 6:30 p.m. on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11  Highlighting the program will be a Q&A session with veterans from WWII, Korea and Vietnam, including a woman who rose to the rank of Captain in the US Navy. The program will begin with a story and and introduction to Veteran’s Day history and customs by the Youth Services librarian.  Following the Q&A, attendees will have an opportunity to see and learn about the soldiers’ personal war memorabilia. Maps, globes and other hands-on material will be available to help elementary children (ages 7 and up) gain a respect and understanding for Veteran’s Day and veterans.

This program is free and open to the public.  Registration is required.  Register by phone 609 698-3331, in person, or online at http://www.theoceancountylibrary.org/

Yosi Rocks the Barnegat Library 7/30

Yosi having fun at the Barnegat Branch

Children’s recording star, Yosi, entertained children, parents, and library staff at a July 30, concert at the library, playing to an overflow crowd.  More than sixty people danced, sang, wiggled and crawled to the music at Yosi’s Snug as a Book Bug concert.  The concert, funded by the Friends of the Barnegat Library, was part of the library’s summer reading theme, Catch the Reading Bug.

 

Eager reader wins big at Barnegat library

Lisa Taylor at the Barnegat branch submitted a news item and photo to the Asbury Park Press online version and I wanted to show those who have not done this an example of how things look when they go right.

Check out the article at http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080701/GETPUBLISHED/807010431/1277/LOCAL01

Several other branches are successfully sending their material to APP.com .  Way to go!  And thanks for helping us get the word out.

If you have any questions, feel free to call us at the PR department.

Larry