Join us for an evening "broadcast" of skits from the Golden Age of radio, performed live by WREP's veteran actors. Veteran actors from WREP will perform skits from radio’s “Golden Age” of the 1940s and 1950s. This “broadcast” will feature excerpts from Abbott & Costello as well as The War of the Worlds. Trivia: 6:30pm Showtime: 7:00pm This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library – Toms River.
Author Ronald Negra and Valerie, his wife, will discuss the creation of this book: the inspiring true story of his mother Agnes' dedication to our country during WWII. During World War II, using her shortwave radio from her home in Nutley, New Jersey, Agnes listened to Radio Berlin each night and notated the names of U.S. Prisoners of War as they were announced. Signed copies will be available after the program for purchase. Please register.
Join Gregory for an evening of stories, chapter readings, and open discussion as we learn about the everchanging shore, and how we are each on our own journey. After a debilitating nervous breakdown, author Gregory Andrus set out to walk every single beach of the Jersey Shore, from Sandy Hook all the way down to Cape May. Walking through snowstorms, heat waves, and gales, as well as stunning sunny days, Gregory forged ahead, with nothing but his trusty film camera, his love of the ocean and his faith keeping him company. By the end of the journey, Gregory was surprised by what he learned.
In celebration of Pride Month, the chorus will perform a selection of well-known tunes and classic favorites along with new songs. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River.
Relive the days when teens danced to the tunes on American Bandstand with this multimedia presentation by Rick Feingold. American Bandstand originated in 1957 as a five-day-a-week afternoon television show. It featured teenagers dancing to Top 40 records introduced by Dick Clark. Students would dance on the show which all their teachers watched. This program set in Philadelphia between 1957-1963 features original live Bandstand performances of Rock Around the Clock with Bill Haley and the Comets, Mack the Knife by Bobby Darin, Tears on My Pillow by Little Anthony, Charlie Brown by the Coasters, Great Balls of Fire by Jerry Lee Lewis, Rock ‘n Roll is Here to Stay by Danny and the Juniors and more. Rick Feingold teaches American Business History at Bergen Community College and holds an MBA from Penn State University and a B.A. in History from Rutgers University. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library – Toms River.
The crowd-pleasing ensemble returns to the library to showcase their varied repertoire featuring music from Sousa to Dixieland, patriotic tunes to rock. Space is limited. First come, first served. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library – Toms River.
Come rock the night away with Kevin Grace's one-man musical performance that will take you back to the Doo-Wop era! Audiences have been raving about Kevin Grace's one-man show "The 1950's Experience". With his amazing and stylistically spot-on vocals, highly professional musical skills, and visual presentation highly accurate to the era, Kevin is sure to transport you right back to that golden era of Doo-Wop harmonies and Rock and Roll hits. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River. Registration is required. Please register at the link.
Join us as local band Briar Connection performs Classic Rock, Motown, Blues, Jazz, Country, and Oldies. This ensemble of accomplished musicians shines brightly, drawing from their experiences in various bands. Since their inception, Briar Connection has captivated audiences, whether in grand arenas or intimate gatherings, enchanting all with their performances. Be sure not to miss this memorable concert. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library – Toms River.
A talk about dating for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Ocean County Library Toms River Branch. Registration is required.
