Hear Echoes of the Roaring ‘20s at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch

SURF CITY – A century has passed since the era that launched the United States onto the world stage. Turbulent, frivolous, innovative and troubling all at once, the “Roaring ‘20s” left an impact that is still felt today. Join us for a lively look at this remarkable decade at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch, 2 PM Saturday, October 26.

Women’s suffrage, mass-produced automobiles, Prohibition, a skyrocketing stock market and rural-to-urban migration are symbols of this historic time. Historian Jim Segrave-Daly will offer an enlightening, entertaining and thought-provoking PowerPoint presentation and discussion.

Jim addresses libraries and civic groups nationwide. He volunteers for America 250 PADelco, fostering engagement in America’s 250th anniversary, and belongs to the historical societies of Pennsylvania’s Radnor and Haverford townships. He is the creator of “History for Shut-Ins” on YouTube and Facebook and teaches history at the Haverford (PA) Adult School.

Please register at https://tinyurl.com/OclLbi20s for this free program sponsored by the Friends of the Island Library.

The Friends are volunteers who support the Library through programs, fundraising and advocacy. New members are always welcome. Application forms are available at all OCL branches and reading centers and at https://theoceancountylibrary.org/oclfriends.

For more information, stop by the OCL Long Beach Island Branch, 217 South Central Avenue, Surf City, call (609) 494-2480 or visit https://theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

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