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The Friends’ Family Fun Fair on February 2 drew more than 330 people. The children enjoyed games, prizes, crafts, face painting, balloon animals, snacks and dancing with Sparks.
This event is put together by the Friends of the Berkeley Branch. You can see more pictures from the event here.
The Berkeley branch held its third ever stuffed animal sleepover! Children ages 4-7 brought their favorite animals to the library on January 24. Everyone enjoyed a craft, stories, and carpet “ice-skating.” After being taught the library rules, the animals were tucked in for a well-behaved sleepover.
NOT!
Nearly all of them misbehaved and broke the rules. The animals had book-cart races, got rambunctious in the Teen Zone, broke into the Family Place toy closet – and even played in the Branch Manager’s office! The next morning, they crashed the staff meeting and tried to break into the snacks!
When the children picked up their stuffed pets, each received a scrapbook with pictures and captions depicting all the animals’ activities. Everyone was thrilled to see what happened during the night. You can view the adventures of the stuffed animals here.
Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders Director Joseph H. Vicari (right) was on hand to present Ocean County Library director Susan Quinn and Ocean County Library Berkeley branch manager Michael Bobish with a proclamation to celebrate the Berkeley branch’s thirtieth anniversary of Saturday, August 8, 2011.
You can view some pictures from the celebration here.
Hi! My name is Aubree Rose and I am 6 days old. One of the very first places I visited in my whole life was the Berkeley Library! My mommy, my grandma and my aunt go there all the time so I thought I should too and I even got my very own library card! I haven’t signed it yet but I will as soon as I know how. AND I can’t wait to start going to baby lap-sits, Cuddle Ups and Preschool Storytime! Well, I just wanted to say ‘hi’ and let you know I plan to grow up in my library!
Mike Bobish from Berkeley sent this one in:
On April 13, 2008, the Berkeley Branch hosted its “Get-a-Job Fair” for teens and adults. Over 60 people connected with area employers or applied for referrals from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Participating employers included ShopRite of Bayville, the New Jersey Department of Labor, McDonald’s, Blackbeard’s Cave, Wawa Markets, and Primerica. Applicants were able to apply for positions on the spot using the Ocean County Library’s mobile computer lab, and they enjoyed complimentary refreshments courtesy of the Berkeley Branch’s Friends of the Library.
On Thursday, February 26, the Berkeley branch hosted a Guitar Hero III tournament for teens. The program was a huge success; 28 teens participated in the tournament, while their friends came along to encourage them!
The event was run by Mike Bobish. Special thanks go to Nicole DeMatteo and Nicki Politi, who generously volunteered their time to help with the program. They rock!
Winners received gift cards.
On Tuesday, November 25th, the Berkeley Branch hosted a Super Smash Brothers Brawl tournament for teens. There were 26 contestants and over 40 people in attendance, and everyone enjoyed the fast-paced antics of the Wii brawler. A special thanks goes out to YA Librarians Sam Gordano and Arlene Stinziano, who generously gave their time to assist with the event. Enjoy the pictures!
On Tuesday, October 28th, the Berkeley Branch’s teens came together for our first ever Pop Culture Masquerade Ball! Twenty teens enjoyed an evening of food, karaoke, and costumed madness. Prizes were awarded for the cutest costume, scariest costume, and best overall costume. Enjoy the pictures!
“On September 2, 2008, the Berkeley Branch held a Food Fear Factor, where teens ate bizarre combinations of food for bragging rights and prizes. Sample dishes included “Spam-a-lot” (Hickory Smoked Spam), “Surf and Turf” (chocolate ice cream, anchovies, and black licorice), and “Sailing the Seas of Gross” (red beets, herring, and 1000 Island Dressing). Over 30 teens and parents took part in the event, and all enjoyed palate-cleansing sherbet afterward.”
