It’s still spring, but summer is just around the corner. Get a new look at one of New Jersey’s most popular summer hotspots when author Michael Fowler discusses his book “Lifeguards of the Jersey Shore,” at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 5, at the East Brunswick Public Library. The book focuses not only on modern rescue techniques, but on 200 years of history, beginning with lighthouses and the Life Saving Service. Fowler is Professor of Marketing at Brookdale Community College has been ocean lifeguarding every summer since 1964. He is currently the Lifeguard Supervisor for the Monmouth County Park system. His articles have been published by “American Lifeguard Magazine” and other publications. He also is a charter member of the American Lifesaving Association. This event promises to shed new light on this noble profession. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
For more information on this event call 732-390-6767 or go to The Library’s website at http://www.ebpl.org and click on “News & Events.”
