BY LORI DRAZ
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with all the back-to-school rushing. This friendly historic library is a perfect
stop for a lazy summer day, so get a great new book, browse and
buy at their art show gallery, and take a break from the summer heat.
Party at the Seabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club in Rumson. The eagerly
anticipated event, rescheduled from last year, will be held on Sunday, Sept.
live music, cocktails, heavy appetizers and a celebration of the history of
this beloved library, all set on the beautiful grounds of the historic tennis
club. Cups and Cakes bakery of Rumson will also provide special anniversary
Returning this month is the ACBL Sanctioned Two River Bridge Club.
The club will once again meet at the library. Sessions start promptly with lessons
at 6:30 pm and play beginning at 6:45 pm. Registration is required, so
contact Lisa Walsh by emailing lisaswalsh1@gmail.com with all questions.
art class. Classes will run from 10:30 am to noon on the same Thursday
dates at the KIDZART programs. Register through the website.
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The Oceanic Free Library in the 1920s
"Take and make" craft kits continue to be available at the front
Children's Librarian Miss Jackie will send over personally assembled
kits. Each bag contains all the pieces you’ll need to make a fun craft at
served – one bag per child.
Live Zoom Storytimes are back – Join Miss Jackie on Zoom. The
programs include:
• Baby and Toddler Storytime: 10:30 to 11 am on Tuesdays, Aug. 24
and 31. You and your little ones can enjoy nursery rhymes, songs,
• Preschool and Family Storytime: 2 to 2:30 pm on Tuesday, Aug.
24. Read exciting stories, sing some songs and have fun.
In-House Children's Programs are scheduled to resume Tuesday,
Sept. 14. Registration is mandatory for every session. Drop-ins will not
be admitted as session size is limited to eight children per session.
Masks are recommended but not mandatory for children over 2. All
unvaccinated accompanying adults must wear masks. There will be
two morning programs (same program in each session). Register for
Session A or Session B.
As always, each month also features the works of local artists who
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thing new, like watercolors, jewelry, handmade soaps and jams, and
carvings – and 20 percent of sales goes directly to support the library.
The artist for September is Melissa Hood, who is sharing her
paintings and mixed media designs. Also in the Gallery is beaded
Horseshoe Honey will have local honey from Black Point Horseshoe
available for sale.
The library’s summer hours are Monday through Friday 10 am to
resume after Labor Day).
For contactless curbside pickup, reserve titles by emailing rscirc@
will be tagged with your name and placed in plastic bags on a table at
the back door of the library.
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