ArounD the JerSey Shore Ocean County Library Resumes

Home Borrower Service

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to announce the restoration of its popular, free Home Borrower Service, which provides items for patrons who cannot physically visit a branch. The service is available through all OCL branches.

The Home Borrower Service was paused in March 2020 at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Operations officially resumed July 26.

Trained, background-checked volunteers visit homes of patrons in the program every three weeks, to deliver and retrieve regular or large print books and audiobooks. Pa- trons are welcome to choose their favorite genres, authors, and formats.

Volunteers are matched to patrons in their own communities. A physician’s verification form is required for eligibility to use the Home Borrower Service. Applicants receive forms upon submitting requests for participation.

More information about OCL’s Home Borrower Service can be found at theoceancountylibrary.org/services/homebound-services/home-borrowers-service.

Patrons and prospective volunteers can email hvs@theoceancountylibrary.org or call 732-349-6200 ext. 5530.

Meet George Washington:

“First In War, First In Peace, And First In The Hearts Of Our Countrymen”

TOMS RIVER – President George Washington is coming to the township and will be reflecting on his life circa December 1799 at 2 p.m. on September 24 at the Ocean County Historical Society Museum at 26 Hadley Avenue in the township.

Dr. Jeff Schenker will portray the fi rst president. He taught history for many years at Toms River High School South and is currently serving as an adjunct professor of history at Ocean County College.

Schenker, wo also serves as president of the OCHS, will discuss Washington’s early life, service in the French and Indian War, his service as commanding general in the American Revolution, his role in the Constitutional Convention, his two terms as president along with his views on slavery.

The adjunct professor has addressed numerous organizations in topics as diverse as the D-Day Invasion, New Jersey in World War I, the Civil War, Joshua Huddy, and Abraham Lincoln.

This event takes place at the Ocean County Historical Society Museum The speaker series is free but seating is limited.

To reserve your seat, send your name, zip code, email address, and the date of the program to oceancountyhistory.zoom@ gmail.com.

Bus Trip To The Museum Of The American Revolution

TOMS RIVER – Join the Ocean County Historical Society as they start to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary!

The group’s bus trip to the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia will be held on September 23. The cost is $45 for members and students, $55 for non-members and this includes a charter bus (please note there is no restroom on the bus, but a quick stop will occur in each direction), bus driver gratuity, and museum admission. There is a restaurant in the museum and numerous others in the immediate area. The museum is located right in the Historic District so there is much more to see and do.

The bus will depart promptly at 9 a.m. from the Ocean County Historical Society, located at 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River. Arrive by 8:30 a.m. so they can get everybody checked in. They will depart from the museum at 2:30 p.m. and expect to return at approximately 4 p.m.

To reserve a spot, call Jeff Schenker at 609-339-9134.

Toms River Harvest Arts Festival

TOMS RIVER – Join Toms River Fire Dept., Company #1 as they host the Toms River Harvest Arts Festival on October 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Washington Street will be filled with food trucks, merchandise & handcraft vendors, a beer & wine garden and local artists selling and displaying their works as part of a juried art show.

There will be free pumpkin painting for the kids and other kid activities. Live entertainment from local bands throughout the day. Local businesses, restaurants, brewery and distillery will be open on the street as well. Free admission and free parking in downtown during the event. Meet your Toms River Vol. Fire Co. No. 1 firefighters while they are at their BBQ Tent and beverage garden.

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