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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
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THANK YOU!
DEBBIE'S READING CHALLENGE PICKS
Debbie Bagchi, Reference Librarian
For January our library's round table
of suggested reading based
on a monthly theme
is going BOTH in-person and virtual.
This month's theme is
"The 2020 Goodreads
Choice Award Winners And Nominees".
The list includes the top picks
in fiction, poetry, historical fiction, mystery/thriller, science fiction,
young adult fiction, horror, science and technology, etc.
"The Reel Movie Discussion: a virtual program"
Watch the film, then join the discussion
Discussion times are:
January 12, 2021, 10:30AM-12PM
"Knives Out" (2019) PG-13)
moderated by Kristen Harvey
January 26, 2021, 10:30AM-2PM
"1917" (2019) (R)
moderated by Kristen Harvey
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.
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:
Monday, Jan. 18
in observance of
Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday
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
Wednesday, Janary 13, 2021
10:30 AM-Noon
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek
by Kim Michele Richardson
Moderated by Elaine Siegel
Thursday, January 14, 2021
10:30-11:30AM
Short story discussion
By John Cheever
(The New Yorker, 1947)
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
6:30-8:30PM
AND
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
10:30 AM-Noon
by Kate Atkinson
Moderated by Robyn Miller
The books are real -
the discussion is virtual.
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
All winter art shows have been canceled
due to the Covid-19 situation.
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
Jan 13, 2021, 7:00PM
Winter Virtual Speaker Event
"Remember the ladies of the American Revolution:
Joel Farkas, speaker via ZOOM
Registration is required via the Museum website:
Mr. Farkas will address the story
of the Ameroican Revolution through
the role of women.
Topics such s health and medicine
during this period
and the "first" First Ladies of Americal
will also be discussed.
A Q&A season will follow the talk
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.
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.
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.
The Hobbit: a Radio Play
Presented by Raconteur Radio
Wednesday, Jan. 13 - Sunday Jan. 31
at 6:30PM
"Attend" this theatrical performance by clicking on the link on our webpage: MonmouthCountyLib.org
One day, in the early 1930s, the English philologist
and university professor, J.R.R. Tolkien,
found a blank page and, suddenly inspired,
wrote the words, "In a hole in the
ground there lived a hobbit."
And so began one of the world's most beloved books.
This fireside performance features
Jane Smith as furry-footed filcher Bilbo Baggins;
Michael Jarmus as wandering wizard Gandalf the Gray,
ring-corrupted river hobbit Gollum the Green,
and fearsome fire drake Smaug the Golden:
RACONTEUR RADIO performs theatrical presentations of vintage radio plays, classic works of literature, and pop culture parodies for audiences throughout the Tri-State area. For the foreseeable future, their live presentations will be presented virtually. The radio plays are being recorded via a video meeting platform, and then shared before a real time Q&A with Raconteur Radio
founder/artistic director Alex Dawson.
Register to MEET DIRECTOR ALEX DAWSON on Wednesday, January 27, 6:30pm (VIA ZOOM)
For more information contact:
Reference Staff 732 431 7220 ext7222
Town news, events, contacts, recreational activities, important links and much more always available on the
town website:
You will find all the information you need about Ocean Township at their website, contact, departments events, recreation and important notices and more.
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)
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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