Saturday, March 9, 2013
Program will be held in Toms River on March 18
A tax assistance seminar aimed at helping those affected by Superstorm Sandy will be held at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library on March 18. Organized by the state Treasury Department's Division of Taxation, the March 18 program from 6 to 8:15 p.m. will bring together representatives from that department, the governor's office and IRS together to help residents as they navigate the reporting of their Sandy-related losses. "These tax assistance events will provide New Jersey residents with the opportunity to obtain free in-person guidance from tax professionals from the Division and the Internal Revenue Service on a wide range of Sandy-related issues," said State Treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff in a statement. …
Monday, February 18, 2013
Films must be submitted by March 20
Original film productions from high school and college students are being accepted by the Ocean County Library for its upcoming 2013 Student Film Festival. Works submitted will be shown at a red carpet event at Toms River's library branch at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, according to a news release. Films — which can be in the categories of animation, commercial, documentary, full feature, news, sports short, public service announcement, short feature, experimental, and music video — must be submitted by March 20 and can be no longer than 20 minutes. "The festival’s judging panel is comprised of film media educators, artists, librarians and various film industry enthusiasts," the library said in a statement. "Judging criteria is based on…
Monday, October 22, 2012
Spooky doings at H & M Potter's second annual Zombie Apocalypse, Psychic Fair and more
Monday - Meet Susan Orlean, author of Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend, 7 p.m., Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library. She will discuss the dog's journey from orphaned puppy to movie star. The event is part of the Mancini Memorial Author Program and is sponsored by the Ocean County Library Foundation. Tuesday - Berkeley Township Council, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 627 Pinewald-Keswick Road. Caucus meeting starts at 7, followed immediately by the regular meeting. Hint: most of the discussion takes place at the caucus meeting. Tuesday - Dinner and a Movie Night, 5:30 p.m., Berkeley branch of the Ocean County Library, 30 Station Road, Bayville. The film is "The Artist." Visitors bring their own dinners, the library will supply dessert. …
Monday, October 1, 2012
Welcome to the spookiest month of the year!
Monday - Members of the South Jersey Ghost Research Group will discuss paranormal investigations at 7 p.m. in the Bishop Memorial Library next to the main branch of the Ocean County Library on Washington Street in Toms River. The event includes a video presentation and a question and answer period. Seating is limited, registration is required. Register online at www.oceancountylibrary.org or call the Toms River branch of 732-349-6200. Monday - TAB Tales - 6:30 p.m., Berkeley branch of the Ocean County Library, 30 Station Road, Bayville. Are you ready for the spookiest month of the year? Scary stories and creepy food are provided. Bring a flashlight! For ages 13-18. Please register online at www.oceancountylibrary.org or call the Berkeley…
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Censorship is alive and well, as highlighted by Banned Books Week—and you might be surprised by who the most vocal challengers of books are.
The importance of the First Amendment and the concept of "intellectual freedom" might not always be readily apparent to most kids, but Banned Books Week is a great opportunity to make those lessons come alive for children—and adults. Banned Books Week is held annually during the last week of September. (Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2012). The week is an occasion for libraries and bookstores across the U.S. to help folks realize just how real and ongoing a problem censorship is. Across several branches of the Ocean County Library, displays highlighting books that throughout the years were banned over up an education on the diverse, censored works. Officials with the Barnegat branch of the Ocean County library said they are planning on setting up a …
Monday, April 16, 2012
Beach sweeps, bingo and more
Tuesday - Ancestry for Beginners, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library. Register online or call 732-349-6200. Tuesday - Games for adults, 6:30 p.m., Berkeley branch of the Ocean County Library, 30 Station Road, Bayville. Practice your Wii and Xbox 360 skills with fellow adult patrons in this new program. Thursday - Bingo night, sponsored by the Holiday City at Berkeley Bingo Club, Clubhouse #2, Port Royal Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Thursday - Berkeley Township Board of Education, 6:30 p.m., Berkeley Township Elementary School, 10 Emory Avenue, Bayville. Thursday - Woof Tales: Read to the Dog, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Berkeley branch of the Ocean County Library, 30 Station Road, Bayville. …
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Kukla, Fran and Ollie, St. Patrick's Day and more
Tuesday - Berkeley Township Council, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 627 Pinewald-Keswick Road. Caucus meeting starts at 7, immediately followed by regular meeting. Tuesday - The Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library presents "Here we are again! Kukla, Fran and Ollie!" Stop by for a look at the 1950s television show that a featured live, ad-libbed puppet show often watched by more adults than children. The event features a special video screening to celebrate the release of Volume 2 of Kukla, Fran and Ollie - The First Episodes, which ran from 1949-1954. Wednesday - The Berkeley Township Taxpayers Coalition will hold its 2nd annual free tax appeal seminar from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Berkeley branch of the Ocean County Library on 30 …
Monday, January 23, 2012
Sleepovers, wrestling matches and more
Thursday - Central Regional High School boys varsity basketball team faces off against Toms River East at 5:30 p.m. in the Central Regional gymnasium off Forest Hills Parkway in Bayville. Thursday - Sleepover at the Berkeley Branch of the Ocean County Library, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wear your pajamas, bring a stuffed animal, listen to bedtime stories and work on a craft. Leave your stuffed buddy at the library overnight, pick him up the next day and see what he did while you were gone. For children ages 4 to 7. Please register online or call 732-269-2144. Saturday - NWA Coastal Wrestling Championship, 7:30 p.m., Bayville Elks, 247 Route 9, Bayville. The main event is "Vindication," a match pitting "Pagan vs. Patch." General admission is…
Monday, December 5, 2011
Christmas Tree lighting, other holiday events, meetings slated
Monday - American Red Cross blood drive at the Berkeley Branch of the Ocean County Library on 30 Station Road in Bayville. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are allowed. Please call 732-269-2144 or sign up online at www.redcrossblood.org. Monday - WREP - When Radio Entertained People!- 7 p.m. at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library, Washington Street, Toms River. The show features live, onstage entertainment of three holiday-themed radio shows, including The Bickersons, Life of Riley and A Christmas Carol. Thursday - Township Christmas tree lighting ceremony, 6 p.m., Veterans Park at the bandshell. The event includes music and refreshments and maybe a visit from a certain jolly man in a red suit. For more information, …
Monday, September 26, 2011
Mark your calendars!
Tuesday - Berkeley Township Council, Town Hall, 627 Pinewald-Keswick Road. Caucus meeting starts at 7 p.m., followed immediately by regular meeting. Tuesday - Teen Game Zone, 6 p.m. at the Berkeley branch of the Ocean County Library, 30 Station Road, Bayville. Come play Nintendo Wii, Xbox360, board and card games. Open to ages 13-18. Wednesday - Trevor Murphy, 18-year-old Bayville man, due in municipal court at 3:30 p.m. to be arraigned on charges in connection with the Barnegat Bay drowning death of his friend Ryan Worrall, also 18. Thursday - Bingo night, sponsored by Holiday City at Berkeley Bingo Club, Clubhouse #2, Port Royal Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday - Surf fishing clinic, Island Beach State Park. …
