History, Creativity & Fun at the Ocean County Library Manchester Branch 35th Anniversary

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP – The Ocean County Library Manchester Branch is turning 35 years young, and here is your invitation to the Branch’s anniversary celebration, 2 PM until 8 PM Monday, April 21.

The educational and entertainment-filled lineup includes:

• Manchester History: An Overview, 2 PM – Discover the facts and legends behind the creation and growth of Manchester, Lakehurst and Whiting. Please register.
• Reception with Light Refreshments, 3 PM
• Pete Custode in Concert, 3:45 PM – Enjoy this remarkable New Jersey entertainer of pop classics made famous by Elvis, Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Please register.
• “Happy Birthday, Manchester Library!” Drop-In Craft for Kids, 6 PM - 8 PM – Join us in the Children’s Department to make a keepsake of the anniversary celebration.

Wednesday, April 23

• Manchester Library 35th Anniversary Craft for Adults, 2 PM – Create your own individualized, one-of-a-kind commemorative refrigerator magnet. We will supply the materials as well as samples to spark your imagination. Please register.

Please register at https://tinyurl.com/OclM35 for the programs of your choice. No registration is required for the children’s craft program. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, visit or call the OCL Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial Drive, (732) 657-7600. See the full schedule of Library programs in the online Calendar of Events.

OCL turns 100 this year and you’re why we’re celebrating! See details on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Spotify, Pinterest and www.theoceancountylibrary.org.