LIBRARY HOURS
INSIDE HOURS
Monday - Thursday, 1-9 pm,
Friday, 1-5 pm
Saturday 9am-5 pm
CURBSIDE PICKUP
Monday, 10am-1pm
Tues, Wed., Thurs., 9am-1pm
AS ALWAYS - REFER TO THE COUNTY LIBRARY
WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION
ON OPENINGS, PROGRAMS AND EVENTS:
MONMOUTHCOUNTYLIB.ORG
Please join your neighbors and friends in our
Ocean Township (NJ) community
who are committed to supporting one of our
most important cultural and educational assets
Annual membership dues are only $5.00/person
By becoming a Friend of the Library
you help to provide the extras that
make our library such an awesome
town resource for all ages all year around.
If you would like to help us with our mission to reach out to expand literacy, promote activities of educational value, and raise awareness of this great resource in our community,
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March is Women's History month and the
County Library will be showcasing some
interesting virtual events and activities
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
10:30 AM
"Women Lighthouse Keepers"
Join Lighthouse Keeper was one of the first government career occupations open to women. Mary Rasa, historian and former park ranger and interpreter for the NPS at Sandy Hook, NJ will look at five remarkable women keeers, including a Monmouth County resident.
Thursday, March 18, 2021
7:00 PM
"BossWe Are Present and Future Women-
reehold Young Ladies' Seminary, 1845-1898i"
Bernadette Rogoff author and Director of Collections
at Monmouth County Historical Association
will spotlight the lives of some women who attended
this prestigious female educational institution.
Tuesday March 30, 2021
7:00 PM
JuA Life of My Own: Meeting Eleanor Roosevelt"
In period costume acrtress Linda Kenyon portrays Mrs Roosevelt's inspirational life and work.
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
7:00 PM
"The Skirt and Stocking Clad Soldier"
Historian Mary Rasa will discuss the first women to join the military during WWII as well as the Women's Army Corps members from Ft. Hancock and Monmouth County.
All sessions via Zoom.
To register go to the Monmouth County
Library EventKeeper here
then select "Timely Topics" from the drop down,
scroll to the date and event and click "Register"
OR
Contact or phone1-866-941-8188
DEBBIE'S READING CHALLENGE PICKS
Debbie Bagchi, Reference Librarian
The February Round Table theme is
"Music to my ears"
The list includes the top picks in fiction, poetry,
historical fiction, mystery/thriller, science fiction,
young adult fiction, horror, science and technology, etc.
Read the Book then hear from the Author
Thursday, March 11 at 3:00 PM
Virtually meet author Deborah Mura discuss her book "Stronger Than the Storm"
Thursday, March 25 at 10:30 AM
Raymond Carver discusses his short story "Kindling"
[a pdf of story will be mailed to registrants]
Registration is required. Go to Monmouth County EventKeeper here, select "Literature & Writing"
from drop-down box.
Scroll to the event and select Register.
"The Reel Movie Discussion: a virtual program"
Watch the film, then join the discussion
Discussion times are:
March 16, 2021, 10:30AM-12PM
"Little Women" (2019) (PG)
discussion moderated by Kristen Harvey
March 30, 2021, 10:30AM-12PM
"Charlie's Angels" (2019 (PG-13)
discussion moderated by Lynne Myerson
You can watch all three films for free on
Access Video on Demand with your library card,
just go to this page, scroll down
and click on Access Video On Demand.
You will need your library card number and your PIN.
If you prefer you can reserve a
physical copy of either film by calling the main
branch of the County Library at
732-431-7220, Ext 7222 to place a hold.
Pickup is available in person
or through curbside service.
You must register to join the discussion events
Simply go to the Monmouth County
Library EventKeeper here
then select “Movies”
from the drop down box.
You will see a small “Register” box
at the bottom of each movie
discussion description.
HOW DO I FIND OUT IF THE LIBRARY HAS THE BOOKS I'M LOOKING FOR?
Click below to search the library
for e-books or audiobooks at these two sites:
The Community Hope Fund strives to be a source of support and to make life a little better
for our neighbors who may be struggling financially
due to temporary and/or unexpected life circumstances.
Assistance is available for individuals and families
living in the Township of Ocean.
To learn more about the Community Hope fund
http://www.oceantwp.org/CommunityHopeFund
Together with the Historical Museum, the Friends recently co-sponsored an outdoor casual lunch to say "thank you" to the town's hardworking Department of Public Works employees. The DPW team works for long hours in good weather and bad and they have been invaluable to us in helping with our Friends activities as well as providing support and services to the library.
"Bound for Amerikay: The Irish Emigrant Experience with McDermott's Handy"
Sunday, March 14 at 2:00PM
Kathy Deangelo and Dennis Gormley present a lively program of
Irish immigrant
songs and stories
To access the program go here, select "Timely Topics" from the
drop-down box.
Navigate to the event date
and look for the
small "HERE" button.
Join a virtual
book club session!
Virtual book discussions are continuing in August and will be conducted on Webex.
Internet access is required to attend. Event access details will be emailed prior to the start of the event.
Click the title to access the link
to the book on the Library's Overdrive
Wednesday , March 9, 2021
at 6:30 PM
or
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
at 10:30 AM
by Yaa Gyasi
Moderated by Rebecca Gokberk
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
10:30AM
by Jami Attenberg
Moderated by Katie Kenny
The books are real -
the discussion is virtual, but
registration is required
For more information or to register:
Simply go to the Monmouth County
Library EventKeeper here
then select “Literature & Writing”
from the drop down box.
You will see a small “Register” box
at the bottom of each movie
discussion description.
OR
Contact or phone1-866-941-8188
Cultural
Collaborators
Corner
Township of Ocean
Cultural Arts Committee
Art shows have been canceled
due to the Covid-19 situation.
Click here for more information
about the Cultural Arts Committee
Township of Ocean
Historical Museum
The Museum is now open
on Sundays from 1-4 PM
FACE MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED OF ALL STAFF
AND VISITORS. NO MORE THAN SIX GUESTS WILL
BE PERMITTED INSIDE AT ONE TIME.
(Hand sanitizer will be available for visitors.)
Annual Spring Tea
Saturday, June 5, 2021, from 1:30-4:30PM.
Call 732-531-2136 for more details
or visit their website.
Can’t make it to the Museum just yet?
Take advantage of their website and visit their:
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“Hometown Histories,”
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online tours of historic sites in Ocean Township,
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the At-Home section
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online exhibits,
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and the “Curator’s Cabinet.”
Visit the Museum Facebook page here:
If you use Instagram, follow them
at @oceanmuseum,
and get daily images of town places
of historical interest and unique items from their collection.
Ocean Township
Garden Club
Despite the pandemic, the Garden Club
created these beautiful miniature bouquets to
distribute through Ocean''s Meals on Wheels
Program and the Onora Retirement Home.
Watch for more information on these upcoming
Garden Club events:
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May 2021 plant swap in participant members' driveways
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Summer 2021 - self -guided tours of members' gardens
YOGA
Join a free virtual weekday
lunch time yoga session,
available to view between 11AM and 2PM daily:
beginning March 1
"Energize Your Midday"
30 minute streaming session
available 11:AM and 2:00PM
"De-streess Your Body and Mind"
streams weekdays after 5:00PM
Join the sessions via the
Monmouth County Library
website here]
VIRTUAL HEALTH WEBINARS
(offered by Rutgers Coop Extension)
Wholesome Whole Grains
Tuesday, March 2
10:30-11:30AM
Stress Less with Diet
Tuesday, March 23
10:30-11:30AM
The sessions will be conducted on Zoom
and are free of charge. Registration
and internet access are required.
Go to the EventKeeper site by clicking here
and scroll to the date for each seminar, click onthe register button at end of each description.
Note: the link for the session will be mailed to ou the day before the program between 3-4PM
Town news, events, contacts, recreational activities, important links and much more always available on the
town website:
ATTENTION ALL
WIZARDS AND MUGGLES!
The Harry Potter Book"The Sorcerer's Stone" is now available through the library's ebook and audiobook collection, to all users without any wait.
Language learning
Fun!
New crafts & stories are posted every weekday at 1:45 pm - and all the craft videos are archived there! (stories are taken down after 24 hours)
Enjoy an Online
Receive chapters from popular books from the genre of your choice in your email everyday -- Monday through Friday. The Online Book Club sends you a portion of a book that takes about 5 minutes to read. Each Monday begins a new book and by Friday you'll have had the chance to read two or three chapters -- enough for you to decide if it is a book you'd like to finish. Available genres include Business, Classics, Fiction, Mystery, Nonfiction, Romance, Teens, Thrillers, and more. All it takes is your email address and five minutes a day to find a new book.
Virtual Bereavement Group
When you experience the loss of a loved one navigating through your emotions, making decisions, and finding a new daily rhythm can be both stressful and overwhelming.
Beth Stamp, support facilitator,
offers workshops which can help.
Join a virtual meeting any Wednesday at 6PM.
To register
Lost and Found Bereavement Support
meets Wednesdays, 6:45pm.
For login information contact: the Library
Reference Staff 732-431-7220x7222 or email to:
Ocean Twp. Human Services
If you or someone you care about is struggling emotionally, counselors are available to talk on the phone and discuss resources available.
The Department of Human Services staff is available via telephone, 732-531-2600, Monday-Friday,
8:30am – 4:30 p.m.
to respond to your
questions and concerns or to schedule a Telehealth appointment
FOR SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS DON'T FORGET TO CHECK THE MONMOUTH COUNTY LIBRARY'S
The librarians and library staff are doing a fantastic job of providing innovative online programs, information, instruction and even virtual children's story hours and craft time!
OUR
VOLUNTEERS
These book carts were a recent purchase by the Friends to help the staff stage and organize books that have been returned and require 72 hours quarantine, before going back into circulation.
Read Monmouth County's great local paper, The Asbury Park Press, with your library card -- Just follow the simple steps in this video to begin keeping up on all the happenings in and around the county: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4j7yInhMfF0
Easily search the largest historical newspaper database online. NewspaperArchive contains tens of millions of newspaper pages from 1607 to present from all over the world
Experience virtual knitting and crocheting with the KnitWits!
"Meets” the first and thirdThursdays of
each month at 1:00 PM
All ages, genders, and skilll levels are welcome to join these enjoyable and instructive meetings.
Led by knitter extraordinaire Camille Scala.
Sessions will be conducted on Webex.
Internet access is required to attend
Looking to explore a new career or enhance your skills?
The Library offers Lynda.com (now LinkedIn Learning) to help anyone learn business,software, technology and creative skills.
There's a video library of engaging, top quality courses taught by recognized industry experts.
Includes online video software and technique training courses for a number of disciplines: 3D, video, business, photography, web design, graphic design, and more.
First time users should
select “Create a Profile”. Before proceeding
please set up a 4 digit PIN for your library card
THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND OF THE OCEAN TOWNSHIP
LIBRARY!
Fun (and important) Facts About the Ocean Library
WHAT A COMMUNITY
RESOURCE WE HAVE!
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During September alone, 569 residents took advantage of curbside pickup, almost as much as the Headquarters library!
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Ocean Library is averaging 160 walk-in visitors/day even with reduced in person hours
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During the first two weeks of October, our library staff fielded over 230 calls for reference
The Friends of the Township of Ocean Library is an all volunteer, member supported,
nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and enhancing the programs
of the public library in Ocean Township, NJ, a branch of the Monmouth County Library system.
For more information about the library, complete listings of other branches, and links to the library catalog and available online resources go to:
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