When the doors opened on November 7 for the Plumsted Township Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, more than 75 people were waiting in line to take advantage of the bargains inside. More than 10,000 books, puzzles, videos and DVD’s were neatly arranged on tables in the New Egypt High School cafeteria. The sale took place Nov. 7 and Nov. 8. In addition to the Friday and Saturday hours a “Kids Only” event was held on Thursday evening. At that time only children’s books, puzzles and videos were sold. Adults had to be accompanied by a child to gain admittance. The sale is the FOL’s only fund raiser. Proceeds from the sale are used to fund scholarships for middle and high school students and to support the programs of the Plumsted Township library.
Archive for November, 2008
Plumsted’s 3-day FOL booksale
Published November 25, 2008 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: Ocean County Library Plumsted branch
Ocean County Library Is Collecting Books For Kids!
Published November 24, 2008 Uncategorized Leave a CommentOcean County Library will make the holidays a special time for children in the community through its “Books For Kids” program.
All 21 locations of the Ocean County Library will accept new book donations from the community through Dec. 1. All books collected are distributed to disadvantaged children in Ocean County.
Last year, the Ocean County Library teamed up with many community groups and distributed more than 4,000 books.
“Books for Kids” is a statewide program sponsored by the New Jersey Library Association’s Children’s Services Section. The program started in 1991.
This project was undertaken with hope that all children in New Jersey will able to experience the joy of reading their own book.
For information, call the Ocean County Library at (732) 349-6200.
The Lakewood branch hosted a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for the community Thursday, Nov. 20. More than 100 people attended, said Chris Surbrug. Food was donated by branch staff, Shop Rite, and Stop ‘n Shop grocery stores.
This was the first time the branch held a community Thanksgiving dinner, she added.
LEH Celebrates Thanksgiving with Puppet Show
Published November 20, 2008 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: Little Egg Harbor
Out and About with the Little Egg Harbor branch
Published November 17, 2008 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: Little Egg Harbor
“Culinary Queen” Crowned at Upper Shores
Published November 17, 2008 Uncategorized 2 CommentsTags: Upper Shores
The Upper Shores branch held a brand new bake-off on November 14 to crown their first ever Culinary Queen. Participants brought in deserts to share with patrons and staff.
Laura Meeker-Korch she ran away with the crown in a very close contest with her Icebox Cake! Sixty-nine patrons participated as the Upper Shores very willing judges. In second place and just nudged out was a, “Walnut Fudge Brownie Cake” by Carol Koolidge. We had “Aunt Janis’s Party Cake” a close third, baked by last year’s “Cheesecake Queen”, Virginia Berkman, “Sweet Potato Cake with Roasted Pecan Cream Cheese Frosting” by June Schneider, “Blackberry Citrus Tea Cake” by Patricia Gates and last but not least a “Carrot Cake” by Dorothy Sinko.
While the voting was underway, the talented sisters Juliet and Jacqueline Taylor played the piano.
Special thanks to Alma Perez-Neary for sharing this!