McGinty’s Uncle & Nan Marino @ Waretown

Ocean County Library’s own, Nan Marino, presented a cozy and congenial program at the Waretown Branch Library for writers who wish to be published.  Author of  “Neil Armstrong is My Uncle and Other Lies Muscle Man McGinty Told Me”, Nan addressed those problems that are often found in writing, publishing, and marketing.  Thanks, Nan, for being such a guiding inspiration.”

Waretown Founder’s Day

This year’s Founders Day found Sally Harrison and Beau Irwin manning the Ocean County Library booth.  Visitors were treated to various OCL giveaways, along with helpful insights to our programs and new computer system.  The weather and atmosphere proved to be very friendly. 

Waretown Elementary annual student art show

Students of the Waretown Elementary School exhibited one of their most striking displays yet. This year’s new art teacher, Gretchen Short, has inspired these young artists by her deep understanding of many different cultures, artists and methods.  As one enters the Waretown branch’s meeting room, uninhibited colors appear to dance wildly along the walls.  One can view works inspired by such artists as Paul Klee, Pablo Picasso, and Van Gogh.  These students also learned methods using Polish Wycinanki (cut paper designs) and Amate Bark painting (colorful paintings done on paper made from bark).