The 25th Anniversary Concert Series is as follows: Saturday, September 12 @ 2 p.m. – Briar Connection – classic rock, Motown, blues, oldies Saturday, September 26 @ 11 a.m. – RB Express – oldies, vocal, R&B Friday, October 9 @ 11 a.m. – The 1950s Experience – oldies, doo wop, rock & roll Wednesday, October […]
Stop by and connect with Ocean County Connection at the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, October 23 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, November 23. Visit their mobile unit in the branch’s parking lot to learn about Ocean County departments, local nonprofits, and the services […]
Join archivist Mickey DiCamillo as he unravels the Salem witch trials and explore the transcripts from the 1692 interrogations of suspected witches during “When There Were Witches” at two Ocean County Library branches this fall. The program will take place at the following locations and dates: Thursday, October 1 @ 7 p.m. – Brick Branch […]
Human trafficking isn’t just something that happens somewhere else. It affects communities across the country and around the world, including our own. Join an informative and thought-provoking discussion on the topic at 6 p.m. Thursday, September 24 at the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library. The program will cover what human trafficking is, how […]
Celebrate Spanish Dance, Music, and Culture with Alborada Spanish Dance Company at the Jackson Library JACKSON – Join us for a joyous celebration of Spanish and Hispanic cultures in a dazzling display of beautiful traditional costumes and Flamenco dance and music by Alborada Spanish Dance Company at 3 p.m. Saturday, September 19 at the Jackson […]
Mindfulness Meditation: Regulating EmotionsJackson Branch • Saturday, June 6 • 10:30amhttps://theoceancountylibrary.libnet.info/event/16161818Join us as we recognize, acknowledge, investigate, and release unproductive emotions and feelings through guided meditations. Work with mindfulness techniques and reclaim peace, presence and clarity. Open to new and skilled practitioners. Followed with Q&A.Presented by Shazia Zaman, a certified mindfulness meditation teacher and practitioner.Sponsored […]
LGBTQ+ Pride TriviaJackson Branch • Wednesday, June 3 • 2pmRegister here: https://theoceancountylibrary.libnet.info/event/16183716Play along and test your knowledge of LGBTQ+ history, culture, identity, and global rights at Pride & Knowledge: The Ultimate LGBTQ+ Trivia! Celebrate Pride Month with fun, facts, and inclusivity!
𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗯𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗹 Jackson Branch • Tuesday, February 10 • 6:30pm 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://theoceancountylibrary.libnet.info/event/15267068 Join Dr. Daisy Nelson Century as she presents a riveting historical interpretation of Mary Fields. Discover the remarkable story of Mary Fields, affectionately known as "Stagecoach Mary." Breaking barriers as the first African American woman […]
𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Jackson Branch • Saturday, February 7 • 10:30am 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://theoceancountylibrary.libnet.info/event/15266985 Join us to explore deep and present moment awareness in a guided meditation. Learn mindfulness tools to navigate difficult experiences with wisdom and compassion. Learn to regulate your emotions, and strengthen the immune system. Novice and experienced practitioners' welcome. Followed with Q&A. […]
