3 events at Manchester

MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY TO SHOW

“THE GUILT TRIP”

MANCHESTER – The Manchester library branch will screen the film, “The Guilt Trip” on Wednesday, May 29, at three new times: noon, 3 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. See this popular comedy film on a large screen without paying the admission fee of a movie theater!  

As inventor Andy Brewster (Seth Rogan) is about to embark on the road trip of a lifetime, a quick stop at his mom’s (Barbara Streisand) house turns into an unexpected cross-country voyage with her along for the ride.

This 95-minute, PG13-rated movie is part of the library’s Feature Film Series. Although registration is not required, early arrival is recommended.

The Manchester branch is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township. Call 732-657-7600 for more information or go online to theoceancountylibrary.org.

 

MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY TO OFFER INSTRUCTION ON BORROWING LIBRARY BOOKS ON THE NOOK TABLET

 MANCHESTER – Learn how to use your Nook Tablet to borrow books from the Ocean County Library at the Manchester branch Thursday, May 30 at 2 p.m.

 Telephone (732) 657-7600 or go online to www.theoceancountylibrary.org to reserve your seat! In addition to signing up in advance, it is very important that you bring an Ocean County library card number and an email account username and password that you’ve set up prior to this free, adult workshop.

 MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY TO SPONSOR JUNE ART EXHIBIT

 MANCHESTER  – The Manchester branch will host a reception for local artist Patty Maselli Saturday June 1 at 2 p.m..

 Maselli’s acrylic and oil paintings will be on display in the meeting room of the library throughout most of June. Drop in during the reception and meet the artist and  listen to her discuss her work. Refreshments will be served.

 There is no registration for this free event.

 Interested parties are also invited to stop by to view the exhibit during the library’s regular business hours whenever the meeting room is available until it is removed June 24. Telephone the library (732-657-7600) to check on its availability.

Expand your viewpoint at 2 Manchester programs.

MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY TO SCREEN “THE IMPOSSIBLE”

MANCHESTER – The Manchester library branch will screen the film, “The Impossible” on Wednesday, May 8, at three new times: 12 noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. See this popular history/thriller/drama on a large screen without paying the admission fee of a movie theater!   

A regular family – Maria (Naomi Watts), Henry (Ewan McGregor) and their three kids – travels to Thailand to spend Christmas at a villa on the coast. After settling in they go to the pool where their perfect paradise vacation ends when a distant noise becomes a roar. There is no time to escape from the approaching tsunami. Who will survive, and what will become of them? This is an account of a family caught, with tens of thousands of strangers, in the mayhem of one of the worst natural catastrophes of our time.

This PG13-rated movie is part of the library’s Feature Film Series. It is 114 minutes long. Although registration is not required, early arrival is recommended.

The Manchester branch is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township. Telephone (732) 657-7600 for more information or go online to http://www.theoceancountylibrary.org.

 

MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY TO OFFER INSTRUCTION ON BORROWING LIBRARY BOOKS ON THE KINDLE FIRE

MANCHESTER – Learn how to use your Kindle Fire to borrow books at the Manchester library branch Friday, May 10 at 10:00 am.

Call (732) 657-7600 or go online to www.theoceancountylibrary.org to reserve your seat! In addition to signing up in advance, it is very important that you bring an Ocean County library card number, an email account username and password, plus log in information for an Amazon.com account that you’ve set up prior to this free, adult workshop.

4 programs in Manchester

GET READY FOR PROM AT THE MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY

MANCHESTER–Style in Action Hair Studio will offer a “Pre Prom Primping” workshop at the Manchester library branch Monday April 1 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Stylists from the salon will give hair and makeup tips to high school students planning to attend their proms. They will also distribute free, gently-worn formal dresses and accessories that were donated by the public, with a limit of one per student.

To register for this free, teen event telephone the branch  (732) 657-7600 or go online to the library Web site www.theoceancountylibrary.org .

The Manchester branch is located at 21 Colonial Drive, Manchester.

 

WRITER’S CIRCLE TO HOLD MEETINGS

AT THE MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY

 MANCHESTER –The Manchester library branch’s Writer’s Circle will hold its semi-monthly meetings on Tuesdays April 2 and 16 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

During the meetings authors critique each other’s works and discuss issues pertinent to their craft.  Participants can receive answers to questions about the writing and the publication process. 

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. There is no registration.

 

MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY TO SHOW “SKYFALL”

MANCHESTER – The Manchester library branch will screen the film, “Skyfall”  Wednesday April 3 at 2 p.m. and again at 6 pm. See this popular action/adventure film on a large screen without paying the admission fee of a movie theater!   

When MI6 comes under attack, Agent 007 (Daniel Craig) must track down and destroy the threat, even though Bond’s loyalty to M is tested when her past comes back to haunt her.

This PG13-rated movie is part of the library’s Feature Film Series. It is 143 minutes long. Although registration is not required, early arrival is recommended.

 

MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY TO OFFER

SELF-MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP FOR SUFFERERS OF CHRONIC DISEASES

MANCHESTER – Beginning on Friday, April 5 and running for six consecutive Fridays at 2 p.m., the Manchester library branch will offer a fun and practical course to help individuals with chronic conditions overcome daily challenges and maintain an active and fulfilling life.

In the “Take Control of Your Health” program, trained peer leaders will teach people new ways to manage the symptoms of chronic pain and fatigue by overcoming depression, managing stress, improving communication skills, increasing your energy and becoming stronger in mind and body.

It will also include information about healthy eating, weight management, decision making, fall prevention and sleeping better.  Refreshments will be provided.

This free program is part of the library’s “Chapters of Health” series. It is open to all adults but space is limited to 25 people so registration is mandatory. Sign up once for all six sessions at www.theoceancountylibrary.org or telephone (732) 657-7600. 

Manchester offers 3 programs

MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY TO SHOW, “FOREIGN LETTERS ”

MANCHESTER – The Manchester library will screen, “Foreign Letters” on Wednesday, March 20, at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. See this popular independent drama on a large screen without paying the admission fee of a movie theater! 

Ellie, a 12-year-old immigrant girl from Israel, is lonely and homesick. Life brightens when she meets Thuy, a Vietnamese refugee her age. Trust slowly builds as the two teach each other about life in America. As Ellie and Thuy become inseparable, they eventually hurt and betray each other and Ellie must find a way to restore their trust.

The dialogue is in English, Hebrew & Vietnamese with English subtitles. It is part of the library’s monthly Foreign/Independent Film Series.  Registration is not required. This program is open to all ages although it is geared toward adults.

The Manchester branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive. For more information telephone (732) 657-7600 or go online to http://www.theoceancountylibrary.org.

 

MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY TO HOST FLUTE ENSEMBLE

 MANCHESTER –  The Festive Flutes performing group will play an hour- long concert of light classical music at the Manchester library branch Saturday, March 23 at 2 p.m.

The program, “Suites for the Sweet,” will feature selections from the opera “Carmen” and the ballet “The Nutcracker.”

The program is free and open to the public.

 

MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY TO OFFER PROGRAM, “SELF-CARE FOR THE CAREGIVER”

MANCHESTER –  The Manchester library branch will host a workshop about the problem of caregiver fatigue Monday March 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Caregiver fatigue is a serious health concern for individuals taking care of sick or aged loved ones. 

Khadi Madama, an expert in non-clinical stress management, will explain why it is necessary for you to find effective ways to manage stress and show you some time-tested means to accomplish that.

The program, part of the library’s Chapters of Health series, is free and open to the adult public. Registration is required.

To register go online to www.theoceancountylibrary.org or telephone (732) 657-7600.

 

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MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY TO CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH SOUL FOOD COOKING PROGRAM FOR TEENS

 

MANCHESTER – Jennifer Klein, a registered dietician employed by ShopRite of Manchester, will show students in grades 7 through 12 how to cook soul food dishes with a healthy twist at the Manchester library branch Tuesday, February 12 at 6:30 p.m.

She will demonstrate easy recipes that you can try at home and will provide samples for everyone to taste.

 

Please register for this free teen program. Telephone (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.

 

MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY TO SHOW

“TROUBLE WITH THE CURVE”

 

MANCHESTER – The Manchester library branch will screen the film, “Trouble with the Curve” Wednesday, February 13, at 2 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. See this popular drama on a large screen without paying the admission fee of a movie theater!  

Gus (Clint Eastwood) is a baseball scout. The team he works for thinks he should retire. His friend, Pete (John Goodman), asks Gus’s estranged daughter, Mickey (Amy Adams) to go with him to make sure Gus is okay on his last scouting trip to North Carolina. While there Gus runs into Johnny (Justin Timberlake), a scout from another team who was a promising player Gus once scouted. Johnny and Mickey take an interest in each other.

This PG13-rated movie is part of the library’s Feature Film Series. It is 111 minutes long. Although registration is not required, early arrival is recommended.

 

MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY TO PRESENT WORKSHOP, “BRAIN GAMES: KEEPING YOUR MIND SHARP”

MANCHESTER –Rebecca Bari from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield will give an interactive presentation about brain health at the Manchester library branch Friday, February 15 at 11 a.m.

She will discuss daily, routine activities, such as eating healthy, getting enough rest, and exercising that can be done to keep our “master computers” in its best working order as we age. She will also demonstrate games and exercises to stimulate different areas of the brain to help preserve memory.

The program is part of the library’s “Chapters of Health” series and is open to the adult public, free of charge. Please register online to www.theoceancountylibrary.org or call (732) 657-7600.

 

MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY TO HOST TAX TALK

MANCHESTER – Learn how the new healthcare laws and property damage from super storm Sandy may affect your tax return at the Manchester Library branch Friday, February 15 at 1 p.m.

Representatives from H & R Block will discuss these issues and answer any tax related questions you have.

Please register for this free adult program. Telephone (732) 657-7600 or go online to http://www.theoceancountylibrary.org. 

3 programs at Manchester branch

MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY TO SHOW

“THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN”

MANCHESTER – The Manchester branch will screen the film, “The Odd Life of Timothy Green” on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. See this popular comedy/drama/fantasy on a large screen without paying the admission fee of a movie theater.  

After receiving bad news from a fertility doctor, Cindy (Jennifer Garner) and Jim Green (Joel Edgerton) try to bury their dreams of having a child by writing out all the great traits their child would have and putting them in a box in the garden. During a freak storm in the middle of the night, they awake to find a boy named Timothy, with leaves growing from his ankles, standing in their kitchen calling them mom and dad. Cindy and Jim are thrown into the midst of parenthood and over the coming months, Timothy will teach them more than they could have imagined about being parents and raising a child, no matter how he comes into their lives.

This PG-rated movie is part of the library’s Feature Film Series. It is 105 minutes long. Although registration is not required, early arrival is recommended.

The Manchester branch is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township. Call 732.657.7600 for more information or go online to theoceancountylibrary.org.

 

MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY TO PRESENT

WORKSHOP ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

MANCHESTER   – Learn how to prepare for disasters when they strike, at the Manchester branch Monday, February 11 starting at 2 p.m, Representatives from the Center for Healthy Aging at Kimball Medical Center will show a few simple steps to minimize destruction to your home, neighborhood and business or anywhere in your community and to keep everyone safe. Light refreshments will be provided by the Center, an affiliate of the Barnabas Health Network.

The program is part of the library’s “Chapters of Health” series and is open to the adult public, free of charge. Please register online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org or call 732.657.7600.

 

LEARN HOW TO DOWNLOAD FREE LIBRARY BOOKS TO iPAD

MANCHESTER  – The Manchester branch will offer instruction on how to borrow books from the library on your iPad Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. You will receive instruction on installing and using the application needed to access eBooks from the Ocean County Library system.

Please register for this free adult program.

Intimate and sexy after 60

TOMS RIVER –    Health coaches from The Center for Healthy Aging at Kimball Medical Center will present a program at the Manchester library branch, 21 Colonial Dr., about sex and intimacy for people over 60.

The program will be held Monday Feb. 4 from 2 to 4 p.m.

The Center, an affiliate of the Barnabas Health System, will discuss the truths and dispel the myths surrounding sex after age 60 Monday Feb. 4 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Light refreshments will be served.

The program is free and open to the public.  Registration is required.  Telephone the operator (732) 657-7600 to register or for more information.

MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY TO SHOW “HOPE SPRINGS”

MANCHESTER – The Manchester branch will screen the film, “Hope Springs” on Wednesday, January 30, at 2 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. See this popular romantic comedy/drama on a large screen without paying the admission fee of a movie theater!  

After thirty years of marriage, Kay (Meryl Streep) and Arnold (Tommy Lee Jones) attend an intense, week-long counseling session to work on their relationship. What follows is an insightful experience as their therapist, Dr. Feld (Steve Carell), manages to help the couple understand how they have emotionally drifted apart and what they can do to reignite their passion. Even with the doctor’s advice, Kay and Arnold find that renewing their marriage’s fire is a daunting challenge for them both.

This PG13-rated movie is part of the library’s Feature Film Series. It is 100 minutes long. 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 Township. Call 732-657-7600 for more information or go online to theoceancountylibrary.org.

2 Manchester branch programs:

“New Year, New You”

MANCHESTER, NJ– Start off the year right at the Manchester library branch on Tuesday, January 8 at 10 am. Experts from Meridian Health will give a presentation about nutrition, exercise and good health. They will also offer free screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, body mass index, and pulse.

This free program is part of the library’s “Chapters of Health” series and is open to the adult public, free of charge. Please register online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org or call 732.657.7600.

MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY TO SHOW

“SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD”

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch Library will screen the film, “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World” on Wednesday, January 9, at 2:00 p.m. and again at 6:00 pm. See this popular science fiction drama/romance on a large screen without paying the admission fee of a movie theater!  

An asteroid is on a collision course towards Earth and in three weeks the world will come to an end. A man (Steve Carell) finds himself alone after his wife leaves in a panic. He decides to take a road trip to reunite with his high school sweetheart. Accompanying him is a neighbor who inadvertently throws a wrench into his plan.

This R-rated movie is part of the library’s Feature Film Series. It is 101 minutes long. 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 Township.

 

Four events @ the Manchester branch

MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY TO “CLOSE THE BOOK ON SUMMER”

MANCHESTER – At the Manchester Branch Library on Monday, August 20 at 1 pm a reception will be held to mark the end of this year’s book-themed adult summer reading program, “Between the Covers.” Everyone who participated is invited to join us for refreshments, adult level crafts, prize drawings and more!

Please register for this free event by calling (732) 657-7600 or go online to http://www.theoceancountylibrary.org.

MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY TO PRESENT CONCERT BY “TO THE LIMIT”

MANCHESTER, NJ- Dance the night away at the Manchester Branch Library on Monday, August 20 starting at 7 pm. Tony, Linda and their band “To the Limit” will sing hits from the 1970s and beyond!

There is no registration for this free program which is open to all ages. For more information go online to http://www.theoceancountylibrary.org or call 732.657.7600.

MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY TO SHOW “NEW YEAR’S EVE”

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch Library will screen the film, “New Year’s Eve” on Wednesday, August 22, at 2 p.m. and again at 6 pm. See this popular romantic comedy on a large screen without paying the admission fee of a movie theater!

Set during New Year’s Eve in New York City, it tells the story of how the day affects several people including, Ingrid (Michelle Pfeiffer), Stan Harris (Robert De Niro), and Nurse Aimee (Halle Berry) whose lives are intertwined.

This PG13-rated movie is part of the library’s Feature Film Series. It is 118 minutes long. Although registration is not required, early arrival is recommended.

MANCHESTER BRANCH LIBRARY TO SHOW “SAFE HOUSE”

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch Library will screen the film, “Safe House” on Wednesday, August 29, at 2 p.m. and again at 6 pm.

See this popular crime drama on a large screen without paying the admission fee of a movie theater!

Matt Weston (Ryan Reynolds) is a CIA rookie who is manning a safe house in Cape Town, South Africa, when Tobin Frost (Denzel Washington) the CIA’s most wanted rogue agent is captured and taken to the safe house. During Frost’s interrogation, the safe house is overtaken by mercenaries who want Frost.

Weston and Frost escape and must stay out of the gunmen’s sight until they can get to another safe house.

This R-rated movie is part of the library’s Feature Film Series. It is 115 minutes long. 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 Township. Call 732-657-7600 for more information or go online to theoceancountylibrary.org.