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,
please join us.
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Membership is $5.00/person/year
Additional donations are
always most welcome!
THANK YOU!
DEBBIE'S READING CHALLENGE PICKS
Debbie Bagchi, Reference Librarian
The November Reading Challenge Theme is:
"Black Friday Deals All Month Long
(Black Covers)"
Here are some of Debbie's suggestions for this this month's challenge.
Take a sneak peak at December's challenge:
Enjoy!
"Point of View
Virtual Movie Discussions"
The Monmouth County Library is now offering
Point of View Virtual Movie Discussions.
Watch the film, then join these discussion
November 17, 2020, 2PM
"Hav Faith" (2016) (NR)
moderated by Kristen Harvey
December 1, 2020, 2PM
"The Last Treasure Hunt" (2016) (NR)
moderated by Kristen Harvey
December 15, 2020 , 2PM
"Gold" (2014) (NR)
moderated by Lynn Myerson
You can watch all three films for free on Access Video on Demand with your library card:
https://monmouthcountylib.org/research-databases-articles/
To register use this link to the County EventKeeper and click the Register box at the bottom of the film listing.
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 has
two upcoming events
to help families in need in our community.
Click the event to see more details on each program. Please consider supporting these worthwhile causes.
The November Thanksgiving Food Drive
To learn more about the Community Hope fundhttp://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.
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
The library will be closed on these dates:
November 3
November 11
November 26-27
December 25-26
January 1 (2021)
AS ALWAYS - REFER TO THE COUNTY LIBRARY
WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION
ON OPENINGS, PROGRAMS AND EVENTS:
MONMOUTHCOUNTYLIB.ORG
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
November 12, 2020
10:30 AM-Noon
by Karen Slaughter
Moderated by Jeanmarie Kantor
November 18, 2020
10:30 AM-Noon
by Rupert Thomson
Moderated by Beth Miller
December 10, 2020
10:30 AM-Noon
by S.C. Gwynne.
December 15, 2020
10:30 AM-Noon
by Marie Benedict
Moderated by Stephanie Laurino
The books are real; the discussion is virtual. Place a hold and pick up the selection at your local branch. No eBooks available.
Sessions will be conducted on Webex.
Contact:
Reference Staff 732-431-7220x7222
For more information or to register:
Contact or phone1-866-941-8188
Cultural
Collaborators
Corner
Township of Ocean
Cultural Arts Committee
The November art show has been canceled.
Township of Ocean
Historical Museum
Open on Sundays from 1 PM - 4 PM
PLEASE NOTE:
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.)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Nov. 14-15, from 10AM-4PM:
Doll Clothes Sale!
Outside on grounds of the Museum
Dec. 5-6, from 11:00AM-4PM
Annual Holiday Weekend
Quilt Raffle
Raffle tickets are available for the hand quilted "Roundabout Stars" quilt
- a striking combination of blue, white and gray.
To get your tickets go to the Museum's website
Don't forget about the Museum's newest
website feature "Museum At Home"
- offerings that you can view and enjoy
from the safety of your home. View here.
Garden Club of Ocean Township
For the past 20 years, the Garden Club has
been selling handcrafted wreaths made
from freshlocally sourced greens and
assembled by club members
Unfortunately, the event is CANCELED this year.
The Club looks forward to seeing everyone
at next year's holiday sale!
Town news, events, contacts, recreational activities, important links and much more always available on the
town website:
November 11, 2020, 11:00AM
Veteran's Day ceremony at town hall
December 6, 2020, 4:30 PM
Christmas Tree Lighting on the grounds of the Museum (special visit from Mr Santa Claus)
December 10, 2020, 5:00PM
Menorah Lighting at town hall
(There will be songs games and treats
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:
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
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
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
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
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:
Find business information, academic journals, online classes, language learning, food and culture and much more...