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Here is the schedule of events for the Ocean County Library, Toms River Branch, for this
month. All links on this page are "external" which means that you will be redirected to the Ocean County Library
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The library is located at 101 Washington Street in downtown Toms River. You can reach the branch
by calling 732-349-6200 or visit the library website at http://theoceancountylibrary.orgSCROLL DOWN FOR TEEN AND ADULT ACTIVITIES
Read and Play
Toms River Branch
Monday, Jan. 30, 10:30 am
 or call 732-349-6200.
Join us for a super silly
storytime!
Ages 4-7.
Microsoft Word 2007 IIToms River Branch
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 10:30am-12:00pm
or call 732-349-6200.
This class will cover more advanced techniques of word processing. Mouse , keyboard skills, and MS Word level I class are necessary to take this class. REG  eBooks & Articles with EBSCOhost (Consumer Reports, too)Toms River Branch
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2:00-3:30pm
Find out how to access EBSCOhost's
eBooks to read online or download to your computer or eReader. If you need articles - from scholarly to Consumer Reports -
EBSCOhost has them too. Must have mouse and Internet searching skills.  Boys Club Toms River Branch
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 6:30pm
or call 732-349-6200.
Wii gaming! Legos! Straw Connectors! Fun! Snacks!
Boys only. Ages 8-12.
*New age range
and time for 2012*
 Groundhog Day!Toms River Branch
Thursday, Feb. 2, 10:30 am
or call 732-349-6200.Celebrate
Groundhog Day. Listen to some fun stories and make a groundhog craft. Ages 3-5 are welcome.  Gay-Straight Book ClubToms River Branch
Thursday, Feb. 2, 3:30-5:00pm
Join us to discuss Beauty
Queens by Libba Bray. New members always welcome! Ages 14-18. Toms River Gamers' Club
Toms River Branch
Thursday, Feb. 2, 6:00-8:30pm
or call 732-349-6200.
Gamers Club usually meets on the first and third
Thursdaysof the month. First week involves Wii, PS2 and Xbox games, cards and board games. Play, meet, and discuss
gaming with other new adults. New members always welcome. Ages 18-29. REG
AARP Free Tax Preparation HelpToms River Branch
Every Thursday, Feb 2 - April 12, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Free tax preparation
help! Volunteers from AARP will help individuals prepare simple returns. Eligibility: Seniors (60+) and those
with low-to-moderate incomes. Seniors have priority. Location: 2nd floor study rooms. First-come, first
served basis. Sponsored by AARP.
 Bouncin' Round the RoomToms River Branch
Friday, Feb. 3, 10:30 a.m.
or call 732-349-6200.
Bounce balls, flip on mats, build with blocks. A
play time for you and your child(ren). Ages 2-5. Please register each child separately.
 Saturday StoriesToms River Branch
Saturday, Feb. 4, 10:30 am
Join us for a fun-filled time of stories and songs!
Ages 2-5.
No registration required.
Computer Help Hour - Drop InToms River Branch
Mondays, 2/6, 2/13 & 2/27, 2:00-3:00pm
Took a class but need
a little follow-up? Drop in - a librarian is on hand to help with email, Internet, MS-Word questions or practice. No registration
necessary.  Teen Video Game Tournament!Toms River Branch
Monday, Feb. 6, 6:30-8:00pm
or call 732-349-6200.
Come show off your gaming skills! Game and console
will be announced on the library web site.
Ages 12-18. REG
 Discover African American Women ArtistsToms River Branch
Monday, Feb. 6, 6:30 pm
or call 732-349-6200.
Explore the art of Thelma Johnson Streat and be inspired
to help create a mural for the library in celebration of Black History Month. Ages 6 - 12. Please register.
 FREE Test Prep ResourcesToms River Branch
Monday, Feb. 6, 7:00-8:00pm
or call 732-349-6200.
Do you have an upcoming SAT, ACT, AP, GED, or ASVAB
test? We can help! The library offers 24/7 online resources that allow you to practice taking sample tests - plus work on
your Math/Reading/Writing Skills and take practice exams for careers in Corrections, Firefighting, Law Enforcement, and many
others. These resources are free and always available, from home, school or in the library. Learn how to get started
in the Toms River Branch computer lab. Teens, Parents, and Educators welcome. REG
English Conversation GroupToms River Branch
Tuesdays 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 & 2/28, 10:00 amAre you new to speaking English? Join the conversation each week as current events
and other subjects of interest are discussed. New members always welcome.  Homework Help: Black History MonthToms River Branch
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 3:30-5:00pm
or call 732-349-6200.
Working on research or a report on African American
history this month? Come get some help from librarians! Held at the Teen Zone computers. Ages 12-18. REG
Forever Young: YA Book Club for AdultsToms River Branch
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 7:00 pm
or call 732-349-6200.
Not a teen but enjoy reading young adult literature?
Come discuss YA books with "Young at Heart" adults. Join us to discuss Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.
New members always welcome! Ages 18 and over. Please Register.  Learn a New Language with Mango OnlineToms River Branch
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 3:00-4:00pm
or call 732-349-6200.
Mango is an online language-learning system that
is available through the Ocean County Library Website. It can help you learn languages like Spanish, French, Japanese, Brazilian
Portuguese, German, Mandarin Chinese, Greek, Italian, Russian and more. This is a great way to supplement your classroom materials.
Participants will register for and then begin using Mango - bring headphones. Mouse skills required.  Dinner & a Movie- The Untold Story of Emmet Louis TillToms River Branch
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 6:30pm
or call 732-349-6200.
In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till was taken from his
uncle's house in Mississippi, beaten beyond recognition, tortured, murdered, and thrown into the Tallahatchie River, all for
supposedly whistling at a white woman. His attackers were acquitted in under an hour by an all-white jury. To show the
brutality of the attack, his mother insisted on an open-casket funeral, which produced so much outrage that it became
a touchstone event in the American Civil Rights Movement. Due to the efforts of this film's directors, this case
has been reopened with new testimony against the five attackers who are still alive and subject to prosecution.
Documentary Feature
ThinkFilm, Inc.; Directed by Keith and Kevin Beauchamp
Not Rated; 70 minutes; 2005
You bring your dinner, we provide the movie. Yahoo Email IToms River Branch
Thursday, Feb. 9, 9:30-11:00am
or call 732-349-6200.
Learn how to send and receive e-mail around
the world or close to home using Yahoo mail. Mouse and keyboard skills required.  Create with Me Toms River Branch
Thursday, Feb. 9, 10am-12pm
A drop-in craft for children with their families. Stop by anytime between 10am-12pm for fun! All ages.
 Crazy CollagesToms River Branch
Thursday, Feb. 9, 6:30 pm
or call 732-349-6200.
Get your artistic juices flowing with this super creative collage project!
Ages 8-12.
 Women and Heart DiseaseToms River Branch
Thursday, Feb. 9, 7:00 pm
or call 732-349-6200.
Make a resolution in 2012 to maintain good health.
An expert from Meridian Health will present a program focusing on Women's Health during February. Register to attend Women
and Heart Disease and learn how to improve your heart health and prevent heart disease. Ali Moosvi, M.D., cardiologist, director
of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Ocean Medical Center will be the speaker.  Music with Friends: Musical fun for Kids w/AutismToms River Branch
Friday, Feb. 10, 10:30 am
or call 732-349-6200.
A music and play program designed for children with
autism and their families.
A place to network, gain support and build relationships, allowing children with special
needs to express themselves in their own way.
All ages welcome
Mouse/Basic Computer SkillsToms River Branch
Friday, Feb. 10, 2:00-3:30pm
or call 732-349-6200.This
is the first class to take if you want to learn how to use a computer. Learn mouse skills, how to cut and paste and gain some general knowlege.  Drop-in CraftToms River Branch
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2:00 - 4:00
Children with their families are welcome to a drop in craft
2:00-4:00
Ongoing construction in
the Municipal Garage behind the Library may limit parking spaces & change traffic patterns.
Check http://www.downtowntomsriver.com/bid/parking.htm for other parking options.
Toddler TimeToms River Branch
Monday, Feb. 13, 10:00 am
Registration required, begins Jan 30.Storytime and more for ages 2 - 3 with caregiver.
Attention caregivers: New time 10:00 Job Seekers Support GroupToms River Branch
Monday, Feb. 13, 6:00-8:30pm
or call 732-349-6200.
Join this monthly program to learn about job resources,
share tips, and listen to guest speakers. With Mark Boelte of the NJ Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development. REG Toms River Friends MeetingToms River Branch
Monday, Feb. 13, 7:00 pm
The Friends design & manage fundraising
activities to support the library. New members are always welcome.  Teen Anime ClubToms River Branch
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 4:30-6:00pm
Trivia, cosplay, new episodes and more!
Ages 12-18. Toms River Evening Book DiscussionsToms River Branch
Tuesdays 2/14 & 2/13, 7:00 pmAll discussions will be held at 7:00 pm.
2/14/12-
Birth of Venus by Sarah Dunant
3/13/12- The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz
 Alphabet SoupToms River Branch
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 10:00 am
Registration required, begins Feb 1.
A B C D E F G ... Won't you come and learn with me?
Join us as we explore the alphabet through stories, songs, and crafts.
This month: Letter N
Ages 3-5.
 Loud and Rowdy Tales: Julie Pasqual StorytellingToms River Branch
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 7:00 pm
SFamilFamily Program.
Storytelling for all ages, this collection of world stories that dance, stomp and shake will do it all-except put the
audience to sleep. This program is full of rich tales from around the globe. Universal Class OnlineToms River Branch
Thursday, Feb. 16, 9:30-11:00am
Registration required, begins Feb
2.
Interested in learning some new skills? Universal Class provides online classes with real teachers, assignments,
tests and required essays on 500 different topics including math, science, business skills, feng shui, watercolor painting,
computers, cooking, gardening, birdwatching and lots more. Participants will learn how to access this resource, choose
a class and begin learning. Mouse and keyboard skills required and participants must have an email address.  Books & Blogs: Part IToms River Branch
Thursday, Feb. 16, 3:30-5:00pm
or call 732-349-6200.
Love to read and journal? Wish you could be part
of a literary community without leaving home? This class will introduce you to internet resources and websites that
host digital bookshelves, literary reviews, publishing news. Learn how to keep track of what you are reading, receive personalized
recommendations, interact with authors and join the online book community. Held at the Teen Zone computer work station. Teens
and adults welcome. REG
 Toms River Gamers' ClubToms River Branch
Thursday, Feb. 16, 6:00-8:30pm
or call 732-349-6200.
Gamers Club usually meets on the first and third
Thursdaysof the month. Third week features tabletop RPGs, cards and board games. Play, meet, and discuss gaming with
other new adults. New members always welcome. Ages 18-29. REG
Mother GooseToms River Branch
Friday, Feb. 17, 10:00 a.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 3.
Mother Goose is a 30 minute lap sit program for babies under 24 months of age with their caregiver(s). It is a playtime/early
literacy program for you and your child(ren). The program includes: rhymes, music, finger plays, puppets,
and activity to aid in early literacy development.
Internet IIToms River Branch
Friday, Feb. 17, 2:30-4:00pm
Registration required, begins Feb 3.
Learn advanced Internet searching techniques with various search engines. Mouse and keyboard skills required. ReferenceUSA DatabaseToms River Branch
Saturday, Feb. 18, 9:30-11:00am
Registration required, begins Feb
4.
ReferenceUSA is useful database for finding both people and businesses by name, address, city, state, phone number.
 How do Dinosaurs...Puppet ShowToms River Branch
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2:30 pm
Registration required, begins Feb 7.
How do dinosaurs clean their room or go to school or get well soon or say goodnight? Do they growl or make a
mess or talk with their mouth full? You'll certainly find out when you join us for this fabulous live "puppet show"
based on the How Do Dinosaurs books by Jane Yolen. Ages 3 - 5.
 TR Teen Advisory Board (TAB)Toms River Branch
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 6:30-8:30pm
Volunteer for the library and
meet new friends! Regular meeting from 7-8pm, volunteer projects before and after. Ages 12-18.  The Artist in the Red House: John Frederick Peto in Island HeightsToms River Branch
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 7:00pm
or call 732-349-6200.
Come and hear a panel discussion of scholars, writers
and people involved in preserving the historic site of the Peto house. Author of The Artist in the Red House by Patricia Colrick
will speak about J Peto, the nationally known still-life painter who lived in Island Heights during the late 19th century.
 All By MyselfToms River Branch
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 10:30 am
Registration required, begins Feb 8.Storytime for ages 4-6. They're trying it on their own! Stories, songs and more.
Mouse/Basic Computer SkillsToms River Branch
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2:00-3:30pm
Registration required, begins Feb
8.This is the first class to take if you want to learn
how to use a computer. Learn mouse skills, how to cut and paste and gain some general knowlege.  Afghanistan through the eyes of a MarineToms River Branch
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 7:00PM
or call 732-349-6200.
Marine veteran John Rafoss served as a combat correspondent
in Afghanistan. His photojournalism truly captures the spirit of the Afghan people and gives us a window into a culture
so very different from our own. Join us for a slide presentation about his time serving in Afghanistan with American
and international combat units. united states military photography Internet IToms River Branch
Thursday, Feb. 23, 9:30-11:00 AM
Registration required, begins Feb
9.
Learn the basics of searching the World Wide Web. Mouse and keyboard skills required.  Toddler TimeToms River Branch
Thursday, Feb. 23, 10:00 am
Registration required, begins Feb 9.Storytime and more for ages 2 - 3 with caregiver.
Attention caregivers: New time 10:00
Books & Blogs: Part IIToms River Branch
Thursday, Feb. 23, 3:30-5:00pm
or call 732-349-6200.
The second half of this learning experience will
instruct you on how to create and maintain your very own Book Blog using simple blog hosting sites. Tips on design, blogging
etiquette and advertising will help you on the path to successful blogging. Held at the Teen Zone computer work station. Teens
and adults welcome. REG
 Anime PlusToms River Branch
Thursday, Feb. 23, 6:00-7:30pm
or call 732-349-6200.
Watch anime and discuss manga while meeting with
other new adults. New members always welcome! Ages 18-29. REG
 Build ItToms River Branch
Thursday, Feb. 23, 6:30 pm
Registration required, begins Feb 9.
Join us for some building fun with Legos, Lincoln Logs and more!
Ages 6-9.
 Sing-along Stories Toms River Branch
Friday, Feb. 24, 10:00am
Registration required, begins Feb 10.
A morning of musical fun! We'll sing songs, play
music, and make a craft. Ages 3-6.
Miss Karla will bring this storytime to life with her guitar and banjo playing.
Basic TwitterToms River Branch
Friday, Feb. 24, 2:00-3:30pm
Registration required, begins Feb 10.
Twitter is a social networking site that allows you to keep current, keep up-to-date with your friends, follow celebrities.
Learn how to tweet and how to follow. Must have internet skills and mouse skills and an active email account. Microsoft Word 2007 IToms River Branch
Saturday, Feb. 25, 9:30-11:00AM
Registration required, begins Feb
11.
This class will cover the basics of word processing, from adding and editing text to saving and retrieving documents.
Mouse and keyboard skills are required. REG  Mother GooseToms River Branch
Saturday, Feb. 25, 10:00 a.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 11.
Mother Goose is a 30 minute lap sit program for babies under 24 months of age with their caregiver(s). It is a playtime/early
literacy program for you and your child(ren). The program includes: rhymes, music, finger plays, puppets,
and activity to aid in early literacy development.
 NAACP Black History Month Celebration / Eyes of Spies: Women of the Civil WarToms River Branch
Saturday, Feb. 25, 2:00pm
or call 732-349-6200.
Into the den of wolves went southerner Elizabeth
"Crazy Bet" Van Lew and her friend as well as her ex-slave Mary Elizabeth Bowser. Together, they gathered vital
information for the Union right under the nose of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Come join them for their stories
of spying, their secrets and their adventure. Performed by Kati Beddow. Program will be followed by Q & A. This program
is part of the NAACP Black History Month Celebration and will be accompanied by a delicious soul food tasting. Drop-in Craft and Story TimeToms River Branch
Sunday, Feb. 26, 2:30-4:00Drop-in for this special story time and craft presented by the students of High School South's Spanish Honor
Society. Children with their families welcome. 2:30-4:00
Mother GooseToms River Branch
Monday, Feb. 27, 10:00 a.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 13.
Mother Goose is a 30 minute lap sit program for babies under 24 months of age with their caregiver(s). It is a playtime/early
literacy program for you and your child(ren). The program includes: rhymes, music, finger plays, puppets,
and activity to aid in early literacy development.
 Teen Black History Month MovieToms River Branch
Monday, Feb. 27, 6:00-8:00pm
or call 732-349-6200.
The Teen Advisory Board has chosen a film, "The
Help", that commemorates and celebrates African American Women's history. Ages 12-18. REG
Microsoft Word 2007 IIToms River Branch
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 10:30am-12:00pm
Registration required, begins Feb
14.
This class will cover more advanced techniques of word processing. Mouse , keyboard skills, and MS Word level I class are necessary to take this
class. REG  Kids Growing GreatToms River Branch
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 10:30am
Registration required, begins Feb 14.Join us for stories, parachute play, and a craft. Then, we'll end our storytime with
a healthy snack! Ages 3 1/2-5.
Special guest Aimee Wharton, a registered dietician from ShopRite of Fischer
Bay.
***Please let us know of any food allergies when you register***  Girls' Night Out CraftToms River Branch
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 7:00-8:00pm
or call 732-349-6200.
Enjoy some time together and make a craft to take
home.Ages 12-18. Moms, aunts, grandmas, cousins welcome to join. REG
Toddler TimeToms River Branch
Wednesday, Feb. 29, 10:00 am
Registration required, begins Feb 15.Storytime and more for ages 2 - 3 with caregiver.
Attention caregivers: New time 10:00
Yahoo Email IToms River Branch
Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2:00-3:30pm
Registration required, begins Feb
15.
Learn how to send and receive e-mail around the world or close to home using Yahoo mail. Mouse and keyboard skills required.  Ruff Readers Toms River Branch
Wednesday, Feb. 29, 4:30pm
Registration required, begins Feb 15.
Woof! Arf! Bark! Come read a book to our therapy dogs!
They love to hear stories almost as much as having their bellies rubbed. Ages 6-12.
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