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On December 15th Plumsted TAB hosted its annual Make A Gingerbread House program. The children were delighted to construct and decorate their own gingerbread house using graham crackers, icing and assorted candies. Everyone got into the holiday spirit and had a very sweet time.
Ocean County Library’s Stafford and Toms River branches hosted two storm resources expos Dec. 17 & 18. Agencies and other groups set up informational tables to tell residents what could be done to assist them in the aftermath of the hurricane. Great turnout and thank you to the staff for putting such a needed resource together so quickly.
Ocean County Library has provided meeting space for governmental agencies to present their message to area residents about what they can provide people who were impacted by October’s Hurricane Sandy and its aftermath.
On November 19th three groups were set up around the Toms River campus to tell people about food assistance from the state, registration for FEMA services, and planning for rebuilding the Jersey Shore.
Woodcrest Rocks!
Students from the Woodcrest Elementary School, Cherry Hill, collected and donated 3,000 books to the Ocean County Library for distribution to area children who lost their own books during Hurricane Sandy in October.
Six boxes were delivered by the library to the Salvation Army and three boxes to Children’s Home Services.
The project was organized by teachers Tara DiBattista and Suzanne Gulbins and conducted over five-weeks by the school’s First Marking Period Student Council.
During each marking period the school performs a project for the “larger” community.
Thank you so much for your generosity!
The Friends of the Toms River Library will hold their annual Winter Book Sale in Mancini Hall at the Toms River branch, 101 Washington St. January 10-12.
The booksale will be open:
Thursday Jan. 10 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.;
Friday and Saturday, Jan. 11 & 12, between 9 am and 4 p.m.
Each hardback cover and non-fiction paperback book will cost $1. Fiction paperback books will cost 50 cents each. Children’s books will cost a quarter each.
Other media items (CDs, VHS tapes and DVDs) will be available for $1 each.
“This is a wonderful time to gather great books for winter reading,” said Anne Burgan.
The funds that are raised by The Friends supplement the library’s budget and will be used to purchase materials for the library and to sponsor several of its programs.
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 – 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.
This program is free and open to teens in grades 7-12. The Stafford branch is located at 129 N. Main St. in Manahawkin. Please register online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org or by phone at 609-597-3381.
MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch Library will screen the film, “Dark Shadows” on Wednesday, January 2, at 2:00 p.m. and again at 6:00 pm. See this popular comedy/fantasy on a large screen without paying the admission fee of a movie theater!
Barnabas Collins (Johnny Depp) is turned into a vampire and buried alive in 1752 by a scorned lover (Eva Green) who is also a witch. He is inadvertently freed from his tomb and returns to his ancestral home in 1972, where his dysfunctional descendants (which include Michele Pfeiffer) are in need of his protection.
This PG13-rated movie is part of the library’s Feature Film Series. It is 113 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.
MANCHESTER – At the Manchester Branch Library, learn how to use that new Kindle you got as a holiday gift on your choice of two dates- Thursday, January 3 at 10:00 am or Tuesday, January 29 at 11:00 am. The basics of using Kindle devices will be demonstrated in each 1.5 hour long class with emphasis on how to borrow books from the Ocean County Library. People considering the purchase of a Kindle would also benefit from attending
Registration for this free adult program is required! Call (732) 657-7600 or go online to www.theoceancountylibrary.org to reserve your seat.
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Library will partner with the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders and host “Beyond Sandy: the Storm Resource Expo,” two expos that will present resources to area residents affected by Hurricane Sandy.
The expos will be held at the Stafford branch (129 N. Main Street, Manahawkin) Monday December 17 and the Toms River branch (101 Washington Street) Tuesday December 18. Both sessions will be held from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with representatives from local, county, state and federal agencies that can help connect them with the proper resources to recover from the storm’s aftermath.
Informational specialists will be available to answer questions and guide attendees on topics such as financial aid; finding a contractor; avoiding scams; where to find emotional support; help with remediation; obtaining permits; help with heating and dehumidifiers; and how to explain the impact of the storm to children.
The expos are free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
For more information about the event or if you are part of an organization that wants to participate, telephone the Ocean County Library at (732) 349-6200 and contact Valerie Bell (extension 5404) or Nancy Bierbrauer (extension 5408.)
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