Scarey stuff was happening in Manchester Friday!

On August 9^th, our Manchester staff members dressed up in poodle skirts, sneakers and bobby socks, and sported historic “I Like Ike” buttons, as we hosted a day-long event “Lost in the ‘50’s.”

Karla Ivarson, from the Lacey branch, taught us how to hula hoop to music by Ricky Nelson and Bobby Darin. Patrons who came were treated to ice cream floats and a classic cars show by the Vintage Automobile Club, held in Manchester’s own parking lot!

At the center of the library was a dance floor where patrons, from 5 to 75 years old, danced to the music of the Roustabouts and participated in a dance contest. Everyone was given prizes.

Towards the end of the program, prizes were given out as over 150 audience members waited for their ticket numbers to be called. Winners were able to select from a variety of book prizes.

The Diversability Focus Team will sponsor a program designed to help people cope with panic.  The workshop will be held 1 p.m. Monday Nov. 10 at the Manchester branch.

Anxiety and stress can come from the way in which we respond to our past and present situations.  Many people have the tendency to bring circumstances from the past into the present.  This workshop will help you identify situations that may be unresolved in your life and change your perspective with regard to them so that you can feel more in control.

The program is presented by Panic Relief, a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate those suffering from chronic anxiety, agoraphobia and panic attacks on techniques for overcoming their condition.

The program is free and open to the public.  Register online at our Web site www.theoceancountylibrary.org or by telephone (732) 657-7600.