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Here is the schedule of events for the Ocean County Library, Toms River Branch, for this month. All links
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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
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Story Makers
Toms River Branch
Tuesday, Jul. 6, 10 am
 or call 732-349-6200 / .
Literacy through music for children aged 4-8.
An exciting and unique approach to acquiring language skills that every child will enjoy. Picturing America - John James AudubonToms River Branch
Wednesday, Jul. 7, 2:30 pm
or call 732-349-6200 / .
Listen to stories and learn about John James Audubon's paintings
of birds in America's nineteenth century. Create your own drawing of a bird. Please register. Ages 4-6.
Drop in activity. Bring in
a pair of flip flops to decorate for the summer! 2:00-4:00
Twilight Trivia! Toms River Branch
Thursday, Jul. 8, 6pm-8pm
or call 732-349-6200 / .
Compete with other Twilight fans at a night of
trivia! Open to teens and tweens ages 10-18. Mario MarathonToms River Branch
Friday, Jul. 9, 2:00 p.m.
or call 732-349-6200 / .
Enjoy Mario-themed gaming on the Nintendo Wii. Ages 8 -
12 only. All equipment will be provided by the Library. A one hour event. Story Makers
Toms River Branch
Tuesday, Jul. 13, 10 am
or call 732-349-6200 / .
Literacy through music for children aged 4-8.
An exciting and unique approach to acquiring language skills that every child will enjoy. Introducing AnimeToms River Branch
Tuesday, Jul. 13, 6:00 p.m.
or call 732-349-6200 / .
Introducing Anime is a monthly program that introduces anime to children:
the different genres of anime, the art techniques that make anime unique, Japanese culture and customs, and Japanese cuisine.
This month, enjoy Fruits Basket. Toharu Honda is an orphan girl who stumbles upon the Sohma family secret
-- the thirteen members of the Sohma family are possessed by the animals of Chinese Zodiac and are cursed to turn into their
animal forms if they are embraced by anyone of the opposite gender. This creates a huge problem for Yuko and Kyo, Sohma
brothers who both like Toharu.
Tween Craft Fun!Toms River Branch
Tuesday, Jul. 13, 7-8pm
or call 732-349-6200 / .
Come create unique items from recycled game pieces! Keychains,
pins, necklaces bracelets....come see what YOU can make! Ages 9-12. All By MyselfToms River Branch
Wednesday, Jul. 14, 10:30
am
or call 732-349-6200 / .
A story time for 4's and 5's only.
Listen
to stories, sing songs and other fun activities. Bouncin’ Round the RoomToms River Branch
Thursday, Jul. 15, 10:30 a.m.
or call 732-349-6200 / .
Ages
2 – 5. Siblings between the ages of 2 and 5 must register seperately.
Balls, hoola hoops,
parachute fun! Jump rope, dance and play.
Family Movie MorningToms River Branch
Saturday, Jul. 17, 10:00 am
or call 732-349-6200 / .
Movie time for families.
The Little Mermaid
One of the most celebrated animated films of all time and a winner of two
Academy awards. Ariel, a fun loving and mischievous mermaid, is off on an adventure of a life time with her best friend,
the adorable Flounder, and the reggae singing crab Sebastian at her side. Rated G Flow Circus!Toms River Branch
Monday, Jul. 19, 6:00 pm
Registration required, begins Jul 6.
As a kid,
performer Paul Miller was always getting in trouble. Then one summer all that changed with the gift a Japanese kendama. That
popular toy and a trip to the library led him to discover juggling and other skill toys from around the world.
Instead
of getting grounded, he started to get applause. Paul’s comedy juggling and magic show was recently showcased on Disney
Cruise Lines and he loves to share his passion for play in schools and libraries throughout the East Coast.
Come
join us as he presents Make A Splash…Without Making a Mess!
Family program
Fish Fun
Toms River Branch
Tuesday, Jul. 20, 10:30 a.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 6.
Join us for some
fun fish facts, stories and a cool craft! Ages 6-10. Story MakersToms River Branch
Tuesday, Jul. 20, 10 am
Registration required, begins Jul 6.
Literacy through
music for children aged 4-8. An exciting and unique approach to acquiring language skills that every child will
enjoy. Tween IdolToms River Branch
Tuesday, Jul. 20, 6:30 p.m.
Sing!
Dance! Perform! Ocean
County has talent.
A show for families.
Performers must be between the ages of 9 and 12. Register to
perform at the Children's desk beginning Tuesday, June 29. Space is limited. All are welcome to attend as audience members
(no registration required to watch).
Click on the title above to read all the rules. Picturing America - BoatingToms River Branch
Wednesday, Jul. 21, 2 pm
Registration required, begins Jul 7.
Listen to stories and explore the history of boats in famous American
paintings. Craft. Please register. Ages 7-12. Girls Club Toms River Branch
Wednesday, Jul.
21, 7:00pm
Registration required, begins Jul 7.
We'll be having shrinky dinks fun. For girls only! Ages
9-12. Hawaiian Lei DayToms River Branch
Friday, Jul. 23, 2:00 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 9.
After a brief introduction to the history and meaning of the Hawaiian
lei, you will make your own! Ages 7-12.
Animal YogaToms River Branch
Monday, Jul. 26, 10:30 a.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 12.
Can you swim like a fish, walk like a crab and buoy like a shark? Yoga poses
for kids. Ages 5 to 12.
Please bring
a yoga mat or towel to class.
Octopus’ Garden
Toms River Branch
Monday, Jul. 26, 2:30
Registration required, begins Jul 12.
Balloon
art fun for ages 7-12. Learn how to tie, twist and create! Family Concert!Toms River Branch
Monday, Jul. 26, 7:00
Registration required, begins Jul 12.
Thaddeus Rex (T-Rex) and his 7 foot dinosaur!
Thaddeus is an
award winning musician who entertains with a wild mixture of rockin’ tunes, hilarious antics, and a contagious enthusiasm
for reading.
Thaddeus Rex travels the country with his best friend, a 7 foot dinosaur named ‘Rock’.
Together, they put on high energy concerts, known for hooking parents and wow-ing kids. Can you manage the mischief of a 7
foot dinosaur? Can you deal with the danger? Can you Roar Like a Rock Star?
Story MakersToms River Branch
Tuesday, Jul. 27, 10 am
Registration required, begins Jul 13.
Literacy through
music for children aged 4-8. An exciting and unique approach to acquiring language skills that every child will
enjoy. Jiggly Jellyfish Toms River Branch
Tuesday, Jul.
27, 2:30pm
Registration required, begins Jul 13.
We'll be reading
silly stories and making a jellyfish craft. Ages 6-8. Mermaid TalesToms River Branch
Tuesday, Jul. 27, 7:00
Registration required, begins Jul 27.
Theatrical
Storytelling Event
Interactive fun! The audience becomes the show and together creates rip-roaring sea adventures
starring Bald Beatrice the Baby Mermaid.
Family program. Mother Goose (ages 0 - 23 months)Toms River Branch
Saturday, Jul.
31, 10:00 a.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 17.
A lap sit for caregivers and their infants from 0 to 23 months of age.
Mother Goose is a 30 minute program that includes rhymes, finger plays, puppets, song, rhythm and movement to aid in early
literacy development. Bakers & BooksToms River Branch
Saturday, Jul. 31, 6:00 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 17.
Bakers and Books is a book club for children 9 to 12 years of age.
Children will learn to bake new delicious treats at each meeting while discussing a book they read in preparation.
Please read Girl Who Could Fly by Victoria Forester before the July 31
and be prepared to discuss. We'll be making a peanut butter and chocolate chip pound cake (from Cake Keeper Cakes
by Lauren Chattman).
Please inform the Children's Department (x5300) of any allergies or dietary concerns
prior to the meeting.
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Twilight Trivia! Toms River Branch
Thursday, Jul. 8, 6pm-8pm
or call 732-349-6200 / .
Compete with other Twilight fans at a night of
trivia! Open to teens and tweens ages 10-18. Anime ClubToms River Branch
Tuesday, Jul. 13, 4:30-6pm
or call 732-349-6200 / .
This month
- relaxed viewing time! Come watch a new anime! (Please note: there is no Anime Club in August -- summer break!
-- but we'll be back in September!). Ages 12-18 Film screening and discussion—“The Lost Tribe”Toms River Branch
Saturday, Jul. 17, 2pm
Join us in the
Home Town Dairy Room to watch this documentary about the funny, bizarre and confronting experience of ex-Mormon-lesbian
comedian Sue Ann Post performing at the annual conference of Affirmation, an organization of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender
excommunicated Mormons in Salt Lake City, Utah. No registration required.
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Basic Yahoo EmailToms River Branch
Tuesday, Jul. 6, 9:30am to
10:30
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 are required.
Basic InternetToms River Branch
Wednesday, Jul. 7, 2:00-3:00
pm
or call 732-349-6200 / .
Learn how your computer connects to the Web, what a search
engine is and does, as well as how to control searches. Mouse and keyboard skills required. Dinner & A Movie – “ Invictus”Toms River Branch
Wednesday, Jul. 7, 6:30 pm
or call 732-349-6200 / .
A true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the
captain of South Africa's rugby team to help unite their country. Believing he can bring his racially and economically divided
country together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies his underdog rugby team as they make an unlikely
run to the 1995 World Cup Championship match. Starring Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Scott Eastwood. Rated PG-13,
133 minutes. Basic Yahoo EmailToms River Branch
Thursday, Jul. 8, 6:00pm –
7:30pm
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.
Basic Yahoo EmailToms River Branch
Thursday, Jul. 8, 6:00 - 7:30pm
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.
Basic Mouse SkillsToms River Branch
Friday, Jul. 9, 2:00 - 3:30
pm
or call 732-349-6200 / .
First stop for beginners! Learn how to use the mouse, how to single click, double click, click and drag,
scroll and highlight text.
Computers 101Toms River Branch
Monday, Jul. 12, 3:00 - 4:30
pm
or call 732-349-6200 / .
Overwhelmed by your computer? Start at the beginning - Learn more about Windows, the mouse, keyboard,
basic applications and all the neat things you can do with your computer. Mouse skills required.
Basic InternetToms River Branch
Wednesday, Jul. 14, 2:00 -
3:30 pm
or call 732-349-6200 / .
Discover new places to travel right here in NJ. Mouse, keyboard and Internet skills are required.
Help Filling Out Job Applications OnlineToms River Branch
Friday, Jul. 16, 2:00 - 3:30
pm
or call 732-349-6200 / .
Attention Job Seekers: Need help filling out that online job application? If you’re struggling
with that web application, come to this session. We can help you set up an email account (necessary for job applications)
and also get you started applying for jobs on the world wide web. Bring your resume, dates you worked, and other info that
you’ll need for filling out the application.
Film screening and discussion—“The Lost Tribe”Toms River Branch
Saturday, Jul. 17, 2pm
Join us in the
Home Town Dairy Room to watch this documentary about the funny, bizarre and confronting experience of ex-Mormon-lesbian
comedian Sue Ann Post performing at the annual conference of Affirmation, an organization of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender
excommunicated Mormons in Salt Lake City, Utah. No registration required.
Basic PowerPoint Toms River Branch
Monday, Jul. 19, 3:00 - 4:30
pm
or call 732-349-6200 / .
Learn the basics of how to create a PowerPoint presentation. Mouse and keyboard skills required.
Genealogy on the InternetToms River Branch
Monday, Jul. 19, 9:30 - 12:00
pm
or call 732-349-6200 / .
Who do you think you are? Are you related to royalty? Learn more about your ancestors by registering
for this event. Knowledge on how to use a computer is a must. Space is limited.
Basic Microsoft WordToms River Branch
Wednesday, Jul. 21, 2:00 -
3:30 pm
Registration required, begins Jul 7.
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.
Dinner & A Movie - "The Road"Toms River Branch
Wednesday, Jul. 21, 6:30pm
or call 732-349-6200 / .
Based on the best-selling novel, this film is the story
of a man and his young son traveling through a desperate, post-apocalyptic world. Starring Viggo Mortensen, Charlize Theron,
Guy Pearce. Rated R, 108 minutes. REG. Google Tips and Tricks Toms River Branch
Friday, Jul. 23, 2:00 - 3:30
pm
Registration required, begins Jul 9.
Want to become a better online searcher? Learn how to focus your searches using
Google. Must have mouse skills and basic Internet skills.
Advanced Yahoo EmailToms River Branch
Saturday, Jul. 24, 10:00 am
- 12:00 pm
Registration required, begins Jul 10.
Do more with your Yahoo account!
Add pizzazz to outgoing mail, organize your messages into folders, and personalize your account with customized options.
You must have basic email skills and an active Yahoo email account that you can access with a yahoo ID and password.
Mary Lutton and FriendsToms River Branch
Saturday, Jul. 24, 2:00pm
or call 732-349-6200 / .
Celebrate the release of Mary's newest CD celebrating the Pinelands original songs and instrumentals,
with surprise guest performers
REG
Sponsored by Sponsored by the Toms River
Friends of the Library.
Microsoft Excel 2007 Intermediate Toms River Branch
Monday, Jul. 26, 6:00 - 8:30
pm
Registration required, begins Jul 12.
Focus on creating and working with complex formulas, using functions in calculations,
working with multiple worksheets, and aligning and formatting cells and fonts.
Microsoft Excel 2007 basic skills
required.
Family Concert!Toms River Branch
Monday, Jul. 26, 7:00
Registration required, begins Jul 12.
Thaddeus Rex (T-Rex) and his 7 foot dinosaur!
Thaddeus is an
award winning musician who entertains with a wild mixture of rockin’ tunes, hilarious antics, and a contagious enthusiasm
for reading.
Thaddeus Rex travels the country with his best friend, a 7 foot dinosaur named ‘Rock’.
Together, they put on high energy concerts, known for hooking parents and wow-ing kids. Can you manage the mischief of a 7
foot dinosaur? Can you deal with the danger? Can you Roar Like a Rock Star?
Basic Mouse Skills Toms River Branch
Wednesday, Jul. 28, 2:00 -3:30
pm
Registration required, begins Jul 14.
First stop for beginners! Learn how to use the mouse, how to single click,
double click, click and drag, scroll and highlight text.
Computers 101 - RescheduledToms River Branch
Thursday, Jul. 29, 10:00 -
11:30am
Overwhelmed
by your computer? Start at the beginning - Learn more about Windows, the mouse, keyboard, basic applications and all
the neat things you can do with your computer. Mouse skills required.
Computers 101Toms River Branch
Friday, Jul. 30, 2:00pm -
3:30pm
or call 732-349-6200 / .
Overwhelmed by your computer? Start at the beginning - Learn more about Windows, the mouse, keyboard,
basic applications and all the neat things you can do with your computer. Mouse skills required.
Introduction to Scanning Photos and Documents Toms River Branch
Saturday, Jul. 31, 9:30 -
10:30 am
Registration required, begins Jul 17.
This class will cover the basics scanning
a photo or document and saving it to your computer, external drive or email. Mouse and keyboard skills required, email account
recommended.
Saturday Movie Matinee "Sherlock Holmes" Toms River Branch
Saturday, Jul. 31, 2:00pm
or call 732-349-6200 / .
In a dynamic new portrayal of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s
most famous characters, Holmes and Watson are sent on their latest challenge. Revealing fighting skills as lethal as his legendary
intellect, Holmes will battle as never before to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy the
country. Starring Robert Downey, Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams. Rated PG-13; 128 minutes.
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