Victorian Tea Fundraiser for the Friends of the Upper Shores Branch of the Ocean County Library

TOMS RIVER – Join the Friends of the Upper Shores Branch at the Mathis House in Toms River for an afternoon tea from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sep. 24. Proceeds from this ticketed event will benefit the Friends of the Upper Shores Branch.

The ticket cost is $50 and includes a cup of soup, garden salad, warm scones with clotted cream and lemon curd, an assortment of tea sandwiches, a plate of miniature desserts, and a full pot of gourmet tea per person. A complimentary glass of champagne will be provided with each seat. Wear your best hat for a change to win lunch at the Mathis House.

Attendees must register in person at the Upper Shores Branch with exact change or a check made out to the Friends of the Upper Shores Branch. The branch is located at 112 Jersey City Ave., Lavallette, 732-793-3996. Mathis House is located at 600 Main Street, Toms River, 732-818-7580.

The Library Friends are a vital community resource that provides local support for Ocean County Library’s branches. Friends groups fundraise with book sales, dine to donate programs, bling sales, bus trips, and other activities. Funds are used to expand programming at branches and support ongoing projects. Our members advocate within their communities for the library by attending community and civic events and supporting the public library mission for Freedom to Read and Access to Information.

Are you interested in becoming a Friend and supporting your local library? Visit theoceancountylibrary.org/oclfriends/membership to fill out a membership form today.

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