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Events and Programs
Beginning Friday June 24th, 2016
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OC READS: OUR COMMUNITY READS
OC Reads: Our Community Reads
The Boys in the Boat
by
Daniel James Brown
OC Reads
is a program designed to bring people together through literature by encouraging them to read the same book and participate in discussions and other events centered on that book.
OC Reads
celebrates reading, literacy,
and all that public libraries do!
Books are available through the Library and at...
Sun Rose Words & Music
756 Asbury Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
and
The Bookateria Two
1052 Asbury Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
For more information, please contact Julie at 609-399-2434 x5222.
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ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM
June 20th - August 26th, 2016
Adults, join in the fun of the Summer Reading Program!
Show us how much you love to read!
Starting June 13th, you can register for the Summer Reading Program by stopping by the library to pick up your registration bag. Keep track of the books you read in your reading log and enter the drawings for weekly prizes!
All you have to do is write down the author and title of each book, along with a 1-2 sentence book review. For each book you read, you can enter your name into the weekly prize drawings. Winners will be announced at noon every Friday.
All those who participate in the weekly drawings will automatically be entered for the chance to win our grand prizes at the end of the summer at the
Adult Summer Reading Party on August 26th!
For more information, please contact Julie at 609-399-2434 x5222.
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BAY-ATLANTIC SYMPHONY LECTURES
Presented by Paul Mack Somers
All lectures begin at 10:30am
Tuesday, June 28th: "Brass Instruments"
Children's Activity Room
Tuesday, July 12th: "Percussion and Keyboard Instruments"
Children's Activity Room
Tuesday, July 26th: "Stringed Instruments"
Chris Maloney Lecture Hall
For more information, please contact Julie at (609)399-2434 x5222.
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Monday, June 27th
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Chris Maloney Lecture Hall
For more information, please contact (609)399-2434 x5231 or click here.
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LEARN TO PLAY MAH JONGG AT THE LIBRARY
Tuesdays July 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Room N111
Registration is required, seating is limited.
Please contact Julie at (609)399-2434 x5222.
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TUESDAY MATINEES AT THE LIBRARY
Tuesday, July 15th
12:00pm
Chris Maloney Lecture Hall
July's film is a comedy-drama starring
Sally Field
and
Max Greenfield
. A quirky spinster joins the social circle of a younger coworker whom she is attempting to woo.
Please note this film is rated R for language.
For more information, please contact (609)399-2434 x5231.
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ORGANIZING 101
Free Organization Classes Presented by
Nancy Underwood
Wednesday, June 29th
10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room N116
OR
Wednesday, July 6th
10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room N116
OR
Tuesday, August 2nd
10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room N111
Are you tired of the piles, lost items, repurchases and stress that clutter is costing you? This class teaches the basics of organization to help you clear the clutter in your home. It IS possible to be organized!
Classes are free to attend! Registration is required.
For more information or to register, please contact Julie
at (609)399-2434 x5222 or click here.
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with Chef Annmarie Chelius, Classy Chef LLC
July 13th:
Beach-themed party food!
July 19th:
Celebrate National Culinary Arts Month with tips and techniques
for the chef in all of us!
July 26th:
It's National Bagel Festival...who doesn't love bagels?
All demos (with the exception of 6/18) are 4:30 - 6:00pm OR 6:30 - 8:00pm
in the Senior Center Kitchen.
***No Pre-Registration***
**First Come / First Served Basis**
*Class size is limited to 20 people*
*Once 20 recipes are handed out to the first 20 attendees, the demo is closed.*
Adults only, please! No admittance once the demo has started.
For more information, please contact Julie at (609)399-2434 x5222.
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COMPUTER WORKSHOPS
Offered at the Ocean City Free Public Library
Introduction to Computers
Tuesday, June 28th
9:00am to 11:30am
This is a beginner
level course, so no experience is needed!
Learn the basic fundamentals of the computer: mouse usage, basic vocabulary, dialog boxes, storage devices, and file management.
The skills learned in this class will give you a strong foundation on which to build future computer experiences.
Tuesday, July 5th
9:00am to 11:30am
This is a beginner level course, so no experience is needed!
Learn the fundamentals of the internet: vocabulary, navigation,
and searching.
The skills learned in this class will give you a strong foundation on which to build future computer experiences.
Fundamentals of Email Using Gmail
Tuesday, July 12th
9:00am to 11:30am
This is beginner level course, so no experience is needed. However, participants should be proficient with the mouse.
Learn E-Mail basics:
- Create a Gmail account
- Compose mail
- Create contacts and groups
- Manage your mail; create and move mail to folders
- Add, open, and save attachments
Upload your Photos from your Camera or Device
Tuesday, July 19th
All skill levels are welcome, but participants should be proficient with the mouse.
Bring your fully charged camera, smart phone, or iPad; the USB cord that goes with your device; and a flash drive
.
Learn to upload your photos, organize them into folders on a flash drive, perform some basic editing skills, and attach your photos to e-mail.
For more information, please call (609)399-2434 x5240.
Classes are free, open to the public,
and held on Tuesdays throughout the year.
Check for upcoming classes at our website
and click on the Technology Tab, Computer Workshops
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TED Video and Discussion Series
11:00am
Chris Maloney Lecture Hall
Anne Curzan
"What makes a word 'real'?"
Our next TED talk is by language historian Anne Curzan, entitled, "What makes a word 'real'?" One could argue that slang words like 'hangry,' 'defriend' and 'adorkable' fill crucial meaning gaps in the English language, even if they don't appear in the dictionary. After all, who actually decides which words make it into those pages? Anne gives a charming look at the humans behind dictionaries, and the choices they make. So for those of us who've wondered, "Where the heck did that word come from?", join us for an interesting look at how the English language is developing.
TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design, and the TED Talks feature experts in a variety of fields who present unique ways of looking at their respective fields of expertise.
Everyone is welcome to these free sessions.
A discussion will take place after the lecture.
For more information contact Julie at (609)39-2434 ext. 5222
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FRENCH LANGUAGE
CONVERSATION GROUP
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Room N111
Come and practice your French language conversation skills in a relaxed and welcoming environment at the library!
All levels of experience welcome.
No registration needed. Just drop by!
Snacks will be provided.
For more information, please contact
Julie at 609-399-2434 x5222.
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MEET THE AUTHOR: DAVID LEVITHAN
A Talk, Q&A, and Book Signing
with
New York Times
bestselling author:
Thursday, June 30th
David Levithan
is a children's book editor in New York City and the author of several books for young adults, including
New York Times
bestseller
Every Day,
Lambda Literary Award winner
Two Boys Kissing, Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist
,
Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List
, and
Dash & Lily's Book of Dares
(co-authored with Rachel Cohn),
Will Grayson, Will Grayson
(co-authored with John Green); and
Hold Me Closer: The Tiny Cooper Story
.
Free admission!
Books will be available for purchase by Sun Rose Words & Music.
For more information, please contact
Julie at 609-399-2434 x5222.
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ONE-ON-ONE CAREER GUIDANCE
with Career Coach Dr. Constance J. Pritchard,
Master Career Counselor and Trainer
Need help with your job search?
Seeking guidance with your current work?
Looking for assistance in figuring out your work life?
The Ocean City Free Public Library is providing career coaching services on a drop-in basis. There is no charge for the services. The career coach can assist you with:
- Identifying occupations and work that you will find satisfying
- Choosing an academic major
- Understanding job search boards and engines
- Preparing resumes and cover letters
- Learning about your interests and values
- Making career decisions
- Identifying your brand
- Networking for success
- Preparing a Linkedin profile
- Assisting your son/daughter in identifying an academic major
Dr. Pritchard is a Master Career Counselor through the National Career Development Association, where she is also a Master Trainer and NCDA Fellow. She works with individuals from across the world in making decisions about work and successfully managing work and career. She is also a Life Re-imagined Career Coach.
Dr. Pritchard will be available by appointment during the following dates and times. Appointments are 30 minutes each.
July 11th 12pm - 3pm
July 13th 1pm - 4pm
August 2nd 12pm - 3pm
August 8th 12pm - 3pm
August 16th 2pm - 5pm
August 23rd 12pm - 3pm
Please contact the Reference Desk at 609-399-2434 x5231 or stop by in person to schedule an appointment.
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THE ART OF MINDFUL LIVING AND MEDITATION WORKSHOP
Topics include:
How we focus our energy, creating beliefs, shifting old patterns, living in the now, manifesting our intentions, expanding our heart awareness, the law of attraction, thought as energy, our lens of perception, deepening how we observe...
CONSCIOUSNESS, UNLEASHED
Classes include:
♦Two meditations
♦Gratitude sharing
♦Weekly topic
♦Discussion
♦Interactive Exercises
Four classes from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Monday, June 27th
Wednesday, July 13th
Mondays, August 15th & 29th
Free and open to the public. All classes held in the Chris Maloney Lecture Hall unless otherwise noted.
For more information, please contact Julie at 609-399-2434 x5222.
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Every Wednesday at 3pm. Free snacks!
Board Games & Pizza
Thursday, June 30th
6:00pm
Grades 6 and Up
Monday, June 27th - "Kinetic Sand"
2pm
All materials will be provided.
"I am Princess X"
by Cherie Priest
Graphic Novels Book Club
2pm
Grades 6 and Up
Free books and snacks!
"Drowned City: Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans"
by Don Brown
For a full list of meetings, please click
here.
To register, please contact
Sara.
All programs are free. For more information, please contact
Sara at 609-399-2434 x5235.
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SUMMER KIDS PROGRAMS 2016
Mondays:
Brown Bag Craft Club
Noon - 1:00 pm in Room 111
From 7/11 to 8/15. Kids bring a bag lunch.
Registration required
Tuesdays:
Sea Stars Drama Club for ages 7-10
10:00-11:00 am in Room 111
From 7/12 to 8/16.
Registration required
Tuesdays:
"On Your Mark, Get Set, READ!" Reading Club for grades K-3 6:30-7:30pm in Room 110
From 7/5 to 8/23
Registration required.
Wednesdays:
"On Your Mark, Get Set, READ!" Reading Club for grades 4-8 10:00-11:00am in Room 110 or 111
From 7/6 to 8/24
Registration required.
Fridays:
Seashore Story Hour for ages 4-6
10:00-10:30am in the Children's Activity Room (Rm. 106)
From 7/1 to 8/26
Puppets, music, & stories
Fridays:
Summer Toddler Time
for ages 2-3
11:00-11:30am in the Children's Activity Room (Rm. 106)
From 7/1 to 8/26
Parents must stay with toddlers during the program.
Puppets, music, & stories.
All programs are free. For more information, please contact
609-399-2434 x5241.
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SPECIAL KIDS PROGRAMS 2016
June 28th:
Dinoman presents "Dinosaurs!" at 6:30 pm in Room 110 for grades K -3.
July 5th:
Chad Juros, Master Magician at 6:30pm in Room 110
for grades K-3.
"Return of the Reptiles" with Brian Lisitski at 10am in Room 111 for grades 4-8.
July 12th:
Brian Lisitski reptile show at 6:30pm for grades K-3 in Room 110.
July 13th:
Michele Pasciullo beach scene mosaic craft for kids grades 4-8 at 10am in Room 111. Sign up by July 6th.
July 15th:
Traci Dunham "The Oyster's Secret" author visit at 10am in the Children's Activity Room.
(This program replaces the 10:00am story time for this date.)
July 19th:
Jeff Boyar "Bubble Trouble" at 6:30pm for grades K-3
in Room 110.
July 20th:
The Classy Chef presents "National Ice Cream Sundae Celebration!" For grades 4-8 at 10am in Room 111.
Sign up by July 13th.
July 26th:
Science Tellers presents "Power and Energy", a show combining science and storytelling at 6:30pm for grades K-3 in Room 110.
For more information, please contact
609-399-2434 x5241.
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Thanks for reading!
1735 Simpson Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609)399-2434
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