Ocean City Free Public Library Newsletter
September 15th, 2014:

Upcoming Events!

In This Issue
Documentary: "Hitler's Lost Sub"
Classic Film Night
Lecture: "Magic & Alchemy in Modern Science"
Free Concert Fridays
Saturday Afternoon Movies
Bridge Lessons
Fall Crafting Classes
Home Organization Series
Open Mic Night
Classy Chef: "Bacon Bonanza"
Dinoman Space Show
Career Workshops
Young Adult Programs
Display: "The Return of Frankenstein Artwork"
Documentary: "Hitler's Lost Sub"

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Saturday, September 27th

2:00pm to 4:00pm

Main Lecture Room N110

 


The documentary "Hitler's Lost Sub", the story based on the book Shadow Divers, will be shown on Saturday, Sept. 27th at the Ocean City Free Library at 2:00 pm. 

Shadow Divers 
is the first book chosen for OC Community Reads and is a wonderful opportunity to view the skills of deep sea wreck diving.

Also we are excited to announce that the author, Robert Kurson, will be speaking and signing books on 
Sunday, Nov. 9th at 2:00pm in the Lecture Hall of the library.

All are welcome.



For more information, please contact Karen 
at (609)399-2434 ext. 5238.

 

Classic Film Night


You are invited to join Dr. Wally Brown, who will introduce each film and offer a question & answer session after each film.  We hope to see you at the movies!


Tickets

Mondays

 

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Main Lecture Room N110

 


Monday, September 15th
Monday, September 22nd


More films to be announced!

 



For more information, please contact Karen 
at (609)399-2434 ext. 5238.

 

Get Ed-ucated!


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Eddie Shiffler:
Lecturer, Instructor 


 

"Magic & Alchemy in Modern Science"

Wednesday, September 17th

 

Main Lecture Room N110

7:00pm - 9:00pm





For more information, please contact Karen 
at (609)399-2434 ext. 5238.

 

Free Concert Fridays



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All concerts will be held at 7:00pm 
in the Main Lecture Room N110.

 

 

September 19th:

  "Ceol Binn" 

Mix of  Celtic, Pop & Classical Music

 

September 26th:

  "The Whitewalls"

 

October 3rd:

 "Tidal Wave"

 

October 10th:

 "Alan Mann"



For more information, please contact Karen 
at (609)399-2434 ext. 5238.

 

Saturday Afternoon Movies




Movie Reel


Saturday, September 20th



2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Lecture Room N110


More films to be announced!


This program is free to attend. For more information, please contact the Reference Desk at 
(609)399-2434 
ext. 5231.

 
Bridge II Lessons


Cards

Mondays

(August 18th - September 29th)

 

1:00pm to 3:00pm

Room N116

 


Learn to Play Bridge II

 

six-week course for beginning players who want to advance to the next level. B

eginning players will receive instruction in advanced, competitive bidding techniques as well popular bridge conventions. Each class will also include a period of supervised play.

 

Ron Burczewski is a resident of Sea Isle City, is a member of the AmericanContract Bridge League and has enjoyed playing and teaching Bridge for 40 years.


For more information, please contact Karen 
at (609)399-2434 ext. 5238.

 

Fall Crafting Classes


With Nancy Leary

Art


"English Fascinators (Hats)"

Sunday, October 5th

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room N111

 


 
"Cinnamon Stick Arrangements"

Sunday, November 9th

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room N111


 

"Holiday Trees"

Saturday, December 6th 

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room N111

 


These programs are free to attend, but registration is required. To register, please contact Karen at 
(609)399-2434 
ext. 5238.

 


Home Organization Series


Presented by Nancy Underwood 


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Mondays

 

September 16th

 September 23rd

September 30th
 

 

5:30pm - 7:00pm

  

Meeting Room N111

 


"Home Organization Series"

This series of 3 classes helps you learn all the basics of Home Organization. Whether you once were organized or never quite got the hang of it, this class will give you real life, practical ways to clear the clutter. Then, room by room, we will learn quick & easy skills to sort what you use & love and then be able to find it anytime you need it!



These classes are free to attend, but registration is required.
To register, 
please contact Karen 
at (609)399-2434 ext. 5238.

 


Open Mic Night 


The Ocean City Library and The Ocean City Repertory Theater present:


Open Mic


Open Mic Night


 

Thursday, September 18 

 

 

6:30pm - 8:30pm

  

Meeting Room N116

 


There's nothing like the thrill of performing in-front of a live audience. Come to perform or just listen, relax, and enjoy a great cup of coffee, tea, or refreshments.

 

A sign-up sheet is at the door and performers are scheduled on a first- come, first-play basis (3-4 songs or 10 minutes).  The list will rotate once everyone has performed.  


 

A typical night starts with our hosts Josh Wise and Robyn Rosenthal kicking off the event with an opening set.  



For more information, 
please contact Karen 
 
at (609)399-2434 ext. 5238.

 


Bacon Bonanza


With Chef Annmarie Chelius, Classy Chef, LLC



 

 

Saturday, September 20th 

 

10:00am - 12:00pm

 

OR

1:00pm - 3:00pm 

 

In the Senior Center Kitchen

 


Are you a bacon fanatic? Help celebrate "National Bacon Lover's Day" by sampling some tasty treats. After all...everything tastes better with bacon!

 

 

NO Pre-Registration for this event.

First 20 people for each time slot.
 

 



For more information, 
please contact Karen 
 
at (609)399-2434 ext. 5238.

 


Dinoman Space Show


Fun for all ages!


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Tuesday, September 23rd 

 

6:30pm

 Main Lecture Room N110

 


Featuring giant, inflatable planets!

 

 

This program is free to attend!

 

 



For more information, 
please contact 
(609)399-2434 ext. 5241.

 


Manage Your Career with Finesse & Knowledge!


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A series of workshops to assist adults in making decisions about work and successfully managing work and career.  


 

Workshops are provided by Dr. Constance Jenkins Pritchard, experienced career coach and Master trainer with the National Career Development Association.

 


 

Workshop Topics


 

October 8th: Jump Start a Job Search


October 15th: Network your Way to a Job


October 22nd: Using Career Information


October 29th: What should I do:  Learn about Self


November 12th: Be the Master of (and Sell) your Accomplishments


November 19th: Effective Presentation Skills for Interviewing & Networking


 


 

All workshops will be held from 6:30pm - 8:00 pm

 in meeting Room 116.


 

Participants are welcome to bring their laptops; however, a computer is not required.



 


 

To register, please contact Karen at (609)399-2434 ext. 5238.


 

 


Young Adult Programs 


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After School Movies

  

Every Wednesday at 3:00pm

Free Snacks!


 

 

Duct Tape Club

Want to learn a fun duct tape project? 

For Grades 6 and Up

Tuesday, September 23rd: Wallets

Tuesday, November 18th: Flower Pens



Anime Club

Anime Club

Thursday, October 9th

Thursday, October 23rd

Thursday, November 13th

Thursday, December 11th

7:00pm
Grades 6 - 12



Mad Lab

Mad Lab

Tuesday, October 7th

Tuesday, November 4th

Tuesday, December 9th

3:00pm
Grades 6 and Up



YA Games

Games

Come play board/video games 
or just hang out and eat pizza!


Thursday, September 25th

Thursday, November 20th

3:00pm
Grades 6 - 12




7th & 8th Grade Book Club

Tuesday, September 30th

Tuesday, October 28th

Tuesday, November 25th

Tuesday, December 16th

3:00pm
Free books and snacks!



High School Book Club

Thursday, October 2nd

Thursday, November 6th

Thursday, December 4th

7:00pm
Grades 9 - 12
Free books and snacks!



Manga Book Club

Monday, September 22nd

Monday, October 6th

Monday, October 27th

Monday, November 10th

Monday, November 24th

Monday, December 15th

4:00pm
Grades 6 - 12
Free books and snacks!



Connect @ Your Library!

Tired of Not Finding the Programs and Books That Interest You at Your Public Library?


 

Looking for a Peer Leadership Opportunity?


 

Join Connect @ Ocean City Free Public Library

Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month!


Wednesday, September 24th

Wednesday, October 22nd

Wednesday, November 19th

Wednesday, December 17th

7:00pm
Grades 9 - 12




For more information or to register for a book club, 
please contact Sara at (609)399-2434 ext. 5235.

 


"The Return of Frankenstein Artwork"


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Brand new art displays at the Ocean City Library!

 



From October 1st through November 1st:

Curator Ron MacCloskey