Join presenter Paul Zigo to learn about the Korean War: America’s ‘Forgotten War’. Learn about its profound impact on East-West relations during the Cold War, the aspects of the war, and the armistice that brought it to a halt. Registration is required. This presentation will be hosted at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library.  Paul E. Zigo, a history professor, author and military historian is the founder and director, of the World War II Era Studies Institute. The institute is dedicated to furthering one’s knowledge and understanding of the WW II era and its impact on history. He is a graduate of Temple University and the United States Army War College. Mr. Paul E. Zigo is a 30 year veteran of the United States Army retiring as a Colonel and is a founding sponsor of the National Museum of the US Army.

Come and enjoy an afternoon movie.This week's film is:<br />This Beautiful Fantastic</strong><br />A contemporary fairy tale revolving around the unlikely of friendship between a reclusive young woman with dreams of being a children&rsquo;s book author and a cantankerous widower, set against the backdrop of a beautiful garden in the heart of London. (PG) 92min

Are you an aspiring or published novelist, poet, screenwriter, or playwright? Are you looking for motivation or feedback? Join our Adult Writers' Group as we discuss craft, share work, and receive constructive criticism! All levels of writing experience and genres are welcome.HOW IT WORKS: Register and come prepared to workshop your work-in-progress or ready to work on a new prompt. Bring your choice of preferred writing materials, such as pencil and paper or a laptop. Sharing your work during the workshop is encouraged. However, plagiarism and hate speech will not be tolerate

Start your year off with a fun evening of Korean-style karaoke (Noraebang). Choose from a list of popular American and KPop tunes and sing your heart out.

Come and enjoy an afternoon movie.This week's film is:<br /><em>Battle of the Exoplanets</strong></em><br />Discovery of the TRAPPIST-1 Solar system in 2015 was a game-changer; its red dwarf star is surrounded by seven Earth-sized planets, making it a first-of-its-kind find. Battle of the Exoplanets examines this unusual system and asks what progress has been made in the search for life on other planets.<br />(NR) 52 min.</strong>