Press Release
CONTACT: Wendi Smolowitz, (732) 657-7600, ext. 4113
wsmolowitz@theoceancountylibrary.org
CHESS CLUB TO MEET AT THE MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY
MANCHESTER – Are you a chess-lover who wants to play in a relaxed, uncompetitive atmosphere? If so, then join the Chess Club at the Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library! You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, meet people who share your love of chess, and teach the game to new players. Players of all levels are welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring their own chess boards.
The Chess Club meets every Friday at 12:00 p.m. in the Library’s Young Adult Area. Registration is not required. If you need additional information, please call Wendi at (732) 657-7600, ext. 4113. The Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township.
Press Release
CONTACT: Sandi Stark, 732.657.7600
sstark@theoceancountylibrary.org
MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY TO OFFER
BRAIN JOGGERS PROGRAM
MANCHESTER, NJ – On Monday, August 15, the Brain Joggers class will hold their monthly meeting at the Manchester Branch Library from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Have fun while exercising your brain with our all new games and puzzles!
This program is open to the adult public, free of charge. Please register online at http://www.theoceancountylibrary.org or call 732.657.7600.
The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township.
Press Release
CONTACT: Joanne Lefand, (732) 657-7600 ext. 4522
jlefand@theoceancountylibrary.org
MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY TO SHOW FILM,
“HOW I ENDED THIS SUMMER”
MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch Library will screen, “How I Ended This Summer” on Wednesday, August 17, at 2:00 p.m. and again at 6:00 pm. See this popular foreign drama on a large screen without paying the admission fee of a movie theater!
On a desolate island in the Arctic Circle, Sergi and Pavel work at a small meteorological station, taking readings from their radioactive surroundings. One day while the gruff Sergei is out, inexperienced Pavel receives terrible news for Sergei from Headquarters. Intimidated, Pavel cannot bring himself to disclose the information. When the truth is finally revealed, the consequences explode against a chilling backdrop of thick fog, sharp rocks, and the merciless Arctic Sea.
The dialogue is in Russian with English subtitles and is 130 minutes long. It is part of the library’s monthly Independent Film Series. Registration is not required. This program is open all ages although it is geared toward adults.
The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Twp. Call 732.657.7600 for more information.
Press Release
CONTACT: Wendi Smolowitz, 732.657.7600 ext. 4113
wsmolowitz@theoceancountylibrary.org
Manchester Branch Library’s Jewish Book and Film
Discussion Club to Hold Meeting
MANCHESTER, NJ – The Manchester Branch Library’s Shalom Book and Film Discussion Club that focuses on Jewish themed literature and movies, will meet on Friday, August 19 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Dr. Ali Botein-Furrevig is the group leader. She is an English professor at Ocean County College and lecturer on all aspects of Yiddish culture throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties.
The subject of June’s discussion is a book by Naomi Ragen: The Tenth Song. Abigail Samuels, a successful Jewish American woman, is happily married to a well-known accountant and is planning her daughter’s wedding. When Abigail’s husband is arrested for allegedly transferring funds to terrorist organizations, their seemingly privileged and protected world falls apart.
This program is open to the adult public, free of charge. However, space is very limited so it is necessary to register in advance by calling 732.657.7600 or by going online to http://www.theoceancountylibrary.org.
The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township.
Press Release
CONTACT: Joanne Lefand, (732) 657-7600 ext. 4522
jlefand@theoceancountylibrary.org
MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY TO HOST BOOK CHAT
MANCHESTER – On Thursday, August 18 the Manchester Branch Library will be holding its monthly book chat from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Join us as we discuss what we’ve been reading. Share with others about good books that you’ve recently read and pick up suggestions for what to read next.
There is no registration for this free adult program. For more information call 732.657.7600 or go online to http://www.theoceancountylibrary.org.
The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township.
