Day-Long Celebrations Mark 30th Anniversary Of Barnegat Library

BARNEGAT, NJ — In 1993, the Ocean County Library opened its long-awaited Barnegat Branch. Now, the branch invites residents to celebrate its 30th anniversary with an all-day party on April 29, including fun programs, entertainment and refreshments.

The fun kicks off at 10 a.m. with the “Talewise Dry Ice Show.” Dry ice is the center of a science learning adventure and an interactive story called “Dragons & The Ice Sorceress.” The audience will decide how the story unfolds, and audience volunteers will help to conduct the experiments. This show is recommended for children ages 3 to 11 and their families.

New Jersey-based Talewise was founded by Andrew Piccirillo in 2004 as an engaging way to introduce science concepts to youngsters. The organization now features shows, workshops and displays for children and teens in 34 cities throughout the United States.

Starting at 11 a.m., light refreshments will be available in the Meeting Room.

After, enjoy the hits of the 60s and 70s with Jersey Shore favorites the Frog Jam Band at 2 p.m.

The musicians in the Frog Jam Band have played, together and separately, for decades. “Our members are all friends, retired from our ‘real’ jobs, and all share in the fun of playing the music we grew up with,” said drummer and manager Marty Szumera. “We’re independent, self-employed musicians and singers. The ‘45s’ we all played at home, or the transistor radios we listened to, brought to each one of us the best music of our lives.”

Please register at www.theoceancountylibrary.org/events to attend the Talewise Dry Ice Show. No registration is required to attend the day-long event. For more information, visit the OCL Barnegat Branch, 12 Burr Street, or call (609) 698-3331.