OCL Connections

Manchester Branch To Show “The Vow”

procl — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:57:16 +0000

The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library will screen the film, “The Vow” on Wednesday, June 13, at 2:00 p.m. and again at 6:00 pm. See this popular romantic drama on a large screen without paying the admission fee of a movie theater!

A car accident puts Paige (Rachel McAdams) in a coma, and when she wakes up with severe memory loss, her husband Leo (Channing Tatum) works to win her heart again.

This PG13-rated movie is part of the library’s Feature Film Series. It is 104 minutes long. Although registration is not required, early arrival is recommended.

The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township. Call 732-657-7600 for more information or go online to theoceancountylibrary.org.

Minyonettes to sing Broadway tunes at the Manchester branch

procl — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:56:12 +0000

At the Manchester Branch Library, the Minyonettes will perform a concert of Broadway show tunes on Saturday, June 9 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. The Minyonettes are a choral group made up of residents from the Leisure Village West retirement community.

There is no registration for this free program that is open to everyone. For more information call (732) 657-7600 or go online to www.theoceancountylibrary.org.

The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township.

Take Control of Your Health At The Manchester Branch

procl — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:54:43 +0000

Beginning on Monday, June 11 and running for six weeks on Mondays starting at 10 am, the Ocean County Library Manchester Branch will offer a fun and practical course to help individuals with chronic conditions overcome daily challenges and maintain an active and fulfilling life. In the “Take Control of Your Health” program, trained peer leaders will teach you new ways to manage the symptoms of chronic pain and fatigue- overcome depression, manage stress, improve communication skills, increase your energy and become stronger in mind and body. Refreshments will be provided.

This free program is part of the library’s “Chapters of Health” series. It is open to all adults but space is limited to 25 people so registration is mandatory. Sign up once for all six sessions online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org or call 732.657.7600.

The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township.

Manchester Branch to co-sponsor Women’s Breast Health seminar

procl — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:53:35 +0000

On Thursday, June 7 at 2:00 pm the Ocean County Library Manchester branch will host a presentation by staff from Ocean Medical Imaging about preventing breast cancer. Attendees will receive a $10.00 gift card if they follow through with getting a mammogram afterwards. There will also be a door prize drawing and light refreshments.

The event is being offered as part of the library’s “Chapters of Health” series and is the result of a grant from the Susan B. Komen Foundation and a partnership with Ocean Medical Imaging.

Please register for this free event that is open to all adult women. Call 732.657.7600 or go online to www.theoceancountylibrary.org.

The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Townshi

“Mission: Impossible” at the Manchester Branch

procl — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:56:52 +0000

The Manchester Branch Library will screen the film, “Mission: Impossible-Ghost Protocol” on Wednesday, May 23, at 2:00 p.m. and again at 6:00 pm. See this popular action thriller on a large screen without paying the admission fee of a movie theater!

In the 4th installment of the Mission Impossible series, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his team race to track down a dangerous terrorist who has gained access to Russian nuclear launch codes and is planning a strike on the United States. An attempt by the team to stop him ends with an explosion causing severe destruction to the Kremlin and the IMF being implicated in the bombing. The President is forced to invoke Ghost Protocol, under which the IMF is disavowed and offered no help or backup. Ethan and his team chase their suspect to Dubai, and then to Mumbai, but might be too late to stop a disaster.

This PG13-rated movie is part of the library’s Feature Film Series. It is 133 minutes long. Although registration is not required, early arrival is recommended.

The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township. Call 732-657-7600 for more information or go online to theoceancountylibrary.org.

Manchester Branch To Preset Healthy And Hassle Free Cooking For Teens

procl — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:42:41 +0000

At the Manchester Branch Library on Tuesday, May 22 at 6:00 pm, Jennifer Klein, a registered dietician employed by ShopRite of Manchester, will show students in grades 7 through 12 how to eat healthy and cook healthy meals without spending forever in the kitchen! She will demonstrate some easy recipes that you can try at home and provide samples for everyone to taste! Please register for this free teen program! Call (732) 657-7600 or go online to www.theoceancountylibrary.org. The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township.

Manchester Branch To Host Coupon Mania

procl — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:41:54 +0000

At 11:00 am on Monday, May 21 at the Manchester Branch Library, Maria Colon will show you how to save money on your shopping with coupons that you can print out from the Internet. She will show you how to find deals for free merchandise online, as well. Maria is a staff member at the library and an avid discount shopper!

This program is open to adults, free of charge. Please register online by calling 732.657.7600 or go online to www.theoceancountylibrary.org.

The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township.

Capitol Heights Lyric Opera Sings Immortal Love Songs At The Ocean County Library

procl — Thu, 03 May 2012 18:59:21 +0000

Two Ocean County Library branches will serve as opera houses this June when the Capitol Heights Lyric Opera performs an evening of immortal love songs.

This concert features a delightful hour of arias and duets performed by critically acclaimed baritone Richard Cassell and mezzo-soprano Frances Devine. The pair will be singing selections from a variety of operas and Broadway shows including “Carmen”, “Don Giovanni”, “Phantom of the Opera”, and “South Pacific”.

Capital Heights Lyric Opera will be performing at the following Ocean County Library branches:

Lacey Branch (10 East Lacey Road) on Tuesday, June 5 at 7 pm

Upper Shores Branch (112 Jersey City Avenue) on Wednesday June 6 at 7 pm

These concerts are free and open to the public. To register, please contact the Lacey Branch at (609) 693-8566 or the Upper Shores Branch at (732) 793-4942, or go online to the calendar of events at www.theoceancountylibrary.org.

Understanding Food Labels: Breaking It Down At The Ocean County Library

procl — Thu, 03 May 2012 18:55:40 +0000

We all know that the FDA has required that food have labels about nutritional value. The bigger question is what does it mean?

Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New jersey is partnering with Ocean County Library to lead the informative presentation “Understanding Food Labels: Breaking It Down” at several library branches this June.

Rebecca Bari, R.N., from Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, is leading these presentations which cover topics including the difference between “natural” and organic”, the importance of identifying serving size, monitoring the percent of daily value, and other terms found on food labels.

This program is free and open to the public and is offered at the following Ocean County Library branches:

Waretown branch (112 Main St.) on June 4 at 7 pm

Jackson branch (2 Jackson Dr.) on June 7 at 2 pm

Tuckerton branch (380 Bay Ave.) on June 11 at 2 pm

Lacey branch (10 East Lacey Rd.) on June 25 at 10 am

Manchester branch (21 Colonial Dr.) on June 26 at 2 pm

Following the program, light refreshments will be served.

“Understanding Food Labels: Breaking It Down” is part of the Ocean County Library’s Chapters Of Health series of programs that explains health issues to the community. For other upcoming events in this series, visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org.

Master Gardener Series: Hydrangeas

procl — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:11:20 +0000

The Master Gardeners of Ocean County will present “Hydrangeas” at the Stafford Branch of the Ocean County Library on Monday, May 21st at 2:30. Diane Disbrow – a Master Gardener and a member of the Master Gardener Association of Ocean County – will cover the different types of hydrangeas, how to prune and propagate, and how to care for and feed them. The Master Gardener team will address any questions you may have before and after the talk. They will be at the library from 1:30 – 4:00 PM. You may also bring in dying or diseased clippings for plant diagnosis and possible remedies. Also, learn how you may become a Master Gardener.

The Stafford branch is located at 129 N. Main St. in Manahawkin. This program is free and open to the public. Please register by calling the branch at (609) 597-3381, registering online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org or in person. If you have any questions, call the library for specific information.