Ocean County Library Manchester Branch

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP – Tales handed down through generations contribute significantly to customs and mores on which societies are built. In honor of Black History Month, the Ocean County Library Manchester Branch is pleased to present storyteller Julie Pasqual’s “Tales from the African and African American Tradition,” 3 PM Monday, February 24. Few communal experiences compare […]

Join us for a discussion of the Jersey Devil and South Jersey Folklore! There are tales about witches, monsters, ghosts and other supernatural characters roaming around in the Pine Barrens, so the Jersey Devil is not alone. Learn about the fascinating history and tall tales of your community. Tony will share practical steps to avoid […]

Join historian Greg Caggiano for a presentation on rum-running and Prohibition in New Jersey, with a focus on the northern part of the Jersey Shore. Hear stories of mob violence, corruption, local legends, and how towns built up for religious retreats exploded into underworlds of crime. Greg has previously served on the board of directors […]