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OC Reads 2026: A Talk, Q&A, and Book Signing with Author Bruce Holsinger
📅 Sunday, October 11th at 2 PM
📍 Ocean City Free Public Library • Free and open to the public. No registration needed!

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October Storytime Yoga with Kelli Dougherty 🧘🍂 Mondays, Oct 19 & 26 at 10 AM in the Children's Activity Room. Best for ages 3-5, so bring a yoga mat or towel!

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October 5, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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Book Surfers is back! 📚 Our book club for grades 4 to 6 meets Mondays 4 to 5 PM on Oct 19, Nov 16 & Dec 14. Register: tinyurl.com/46rxkhme

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October 5, 2026 at 8:34 PM
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Teens in grades 7–12, come make something one of a kind at Crafts with Kat! 🎨 Monday, October 19th at 3:30 PM. Free, and all materials are provided. Email [email protected] to register.

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October 5, 2026 at 8:19 PM
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Get ready for a wickedly good time! 🎃 Halloween Fest is Tuesday, October 27th from 6 – 8 PM at the library. Games, stories, crafts, candy, music, dancing, a dry ice station & more. All ages welcome, costumes encouraged!

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October 2, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘀 🎬🍿
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 7th and Wednesday, Oct. 28th at 3 PM
📍 Lecture Hall N110 • All ages welcome

October 7: Toy Story 5 (PG)
October 28: Minions & Monsters (PG)
Free snacks. Bring a friend!

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October 2, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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On Medicare, about to be eligible, or caring for someone who is? Join the OCNJ AARP meeting Friday, Oct. 16 at 1 PM in our Lecture Hall for important Medicare Open Enrollment info. Free & open to the public!

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October 2, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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Join us tomorrow, Friday, Oct 2 at 7 PM in the Lecture Hall for Heart & Soul: The Music of Carole King with Shaina Faith, part of our Fall Concert Series! 🎹

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October 1, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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October is packed with kids' fun at the library! 🍂 Storytimes, family nights, Storytime Yoga, and our Halloween Festival on Tuesday, 10/27 from 6 – 8 PM 🎃 See the full calendar: libraryaware.com/3EKRF9

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October 1, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴
📅 Thursday, Oct 8th at 2 PM ET
📍 Live-stream

Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo discusses her book on the iconic artist.
Register & ask questions: libraryc.org/oceancitylib...

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October 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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October Tuesday Family Nights are here! 🍂
Join us at 6 PM in the Children's Activity Room for Game Night (10/6), Tinker Tuesday with Legos (10/13), and Craft Night (10/20). Best for ages 6 to 11!

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September 30, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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After School Games at the library! 🎲

Teens in grades 7–12, join us Wednesday, Oct 14 from 3 to 5 PM for board games, Switch, XBOX, and pizza. It's free!

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September 30, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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Free Computer Workshops 💻
📅 Fridays in Oct. from 9 – 10:30 AM
📍 Computer Center • No signup needed!

Hosted by Carol Sost:
📝 10/2: MS Word Basics
📰 10/9: Creating Flyers
⌨️ 10/23: Inserting Tabs
📊 10/30: Using Tables

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September 29, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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Pizza & Painting with Kat 🍕🎨 Monday, October 5th at 6 PM. Paint your own fall themed canvas while enjoying pizza and music. Free, ages 18+, limited space! Email [email protected] to register.

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September 29, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗼𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼 🍝
📅 Tuesday, October 6th at 2 PM ET
📍 Online live-stream

Top Chef's Joe Sasto on his bestselling cookbook. Register & ask questions: libraryc.org/oceancitylib...

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September 29, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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Reminder!
OC Reads 2026: A Talk, Q&A, and Book Signing with Author Bruce Holsinger
📅 Sunday, October 11th at 2 PM
📍 Ocean City Free Public Library • Free and open to the public. No registration needed!

#OCFPL #OceanCityLibrary #OCNJ
September 28, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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One Hit Wonders: 50's, 60's, & 70's
Thursday, September 10th from 1 - 3 PM
Library Lecture Hall

Phil Bruschi sings the one-hit-wonders of pop and rock and tells the stories behind the artists. Free, no registration.

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September 4, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with Regional Bakes
📅 Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 12 & Dec 17 at 6:30 PM
📍 Online via Zoom

Virtual baking demos with Classy Chef, exploring sweet and savory bakes from around the U.S. Register on our Events Calendar.

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September 4, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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We're open from 9 AM to 5 PM on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th.

Have a safe and fun holiday!

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September 4, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Cozy Crafts
📅 Thursday, September 17th from 6:30 – 8:30 PM
📍 Room N111

Bring whatever you're working on and craft with us! Questions? Email [email protected]

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September 3, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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Verse and Vinyasa with Kelli Dougherty 🧘
📅 Thursday, Sept. 17th from 9 – 10 AM
📍 Outside under the tent • Registration required, space is limited

A gentle mix of vinyasa and restorative yoga. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel!
oceancity.bibliocommons.com/events/6a5a3...

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September 3, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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After School Games
Wednesday, September 16th, 3 - 5 PM

For grades 7-12. Bring your own board game or play one of ours, or hop on the Switch or XBOX. Plus pizza.

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September 3, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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Wednesday After-School Movies 🎬
3 PM in Lecture Hall N110. Free snacks!

Sept 9: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (PG)
Sept 23: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (PG-13)

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September 2, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Smart Snacking for Kids & Adults
📅 Tuesday, September 15th from 6 – 7:30 PM
📍 Room N111 • In person and virtual. go.rutgers.edu/3u5eg5ug

Benefits of healthy snacks, smart grocery grabs, and pantry staples with Anneliese Kuemmerie, MS, RDN.

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September 2, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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Silent Book Club canceled today
Wednesday, September 2nd

Today's Reading Under the Tent session is canceled. The tent was damaged, so we're not able to meet outside this afternoon. Sorry for the short notice, and thanks for understanding.

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September 2, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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Author Talk: Daniel Kraus
📅 Tuesday, September 8th at 7 PM ET
📍 Digital live-stream

Join 2026 Pulitzer Prize winner Daniel Kraus to celebrate his new novel, The Sixth Nik. Register and ask your questions: tinyurl.com/4dm3rtxc

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September 1, 2026 at 4:18 PM