The Monmouth County Library is proud to once again participate in the One Book, One Community program! This year, our activities will center on Kenneth Grahame’s classic, The Wind in the Willows.
The One Book, One Community program is designed to unite the Monmouth County community through discussion, literacy, education, and local arts events all centered around one book. Nine Monmouth County Library branches, including the Howell Township Library, will be holding children’s story and craft programs centered on the book, beginning in November.
This year One Book, One Community will take place throughout Monmouth County between Nov. 4 and Dec. 30. The Two River Theater will host a kick-off for One Book, One Community on Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
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As in the past, the Two River Theater will be hosting a performance based on the book chosen for the program. A family musical, A Wind in the Willows Christmas, will be performed at the theater from Dec. 8 through Dec. 30. Participants at Library-sponsored programs will be eligible to win tickets to the Two River Theatre Company’s production of A Wind in the Willows Christmas.
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Participating Library branches include: Eastern Branch Library in Shrewsbury, Library Headquarters in Manalapan, Howell Township Library, Wall Township Library, Ocean Township Library, Hazlet Township Library, Atlantic Highlands Library, Oceanport Library, and West Long Branch Library.
The following are events planned at the Library branches participating in One Book, One Community program:
Friends and Books
4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14
Howell Township Library, 318 Old Tavern Road, Howell 07731
732-938-2300
Read Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame with your friends. Draw a picture of your favorite character together and paint it. Participants will be eligible to win tickets to the Two River Theatre Company’s production of A Wind in the Willows Christmas.
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The Wind in the Willows: A Special Storytime
3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28
Eastern Branch Library, 1001 Route 35,
Shrewsbury 07702
1-866-941-8188
Celebrate One Book, One Community with a Winter in the Woods story and craft time. Participants will be eligible to win tickets to the Two River Theatre Company’s production of A Wind in the Willows Christmas. For grades K and up. Please register at library.
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Stories, a Craft and a Contest
4:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26
Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan 07726
732-431-7220, X7226
Listen to stories about friends, create Wind in the Willow masks, and join in a Jumping Toad Contest! Part of the One Book, One Community program. Attending the program makes you eligible to win a free ticket to the Two River Theater’s production of A Wind in the Willows Christmas. For grades K and up. Please register at library.
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A Wind in the Willows Afternoon
3:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29
Atlantic Highlands Library, 100 First Avenue, Atlantic Highlands 07716
(732) 291-1956
Celebrate and learn about the lovable animal characters in this classic tale through story, music and games. Participants will be eligible to win tickets to the Two River Theatre Company’s production of A Wind in the Willows Christmas For ages 5 and up.
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Friends in Fables
4:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27
Hazlet Township Library, 251 Middle Road,
Hazlet 07730
732-264-7164
Come read different fables and craft some friends based on The Lion and the Mouse!
Participants will be eligible to win tickets to the Two River Theater’s December production of A Wind in the Willows Christmas.
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The Wind in the Willows
4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28
Wall Township Library, 2700 Allaire Road,
Wall Township 07719
732-449-8877
Relive the adventures of Toad, Rat, Mole, and Badger written over a hundred years ago by Kenneth Grahame. Listen to stories and make a craft about these lovable animal characters. Participants will be eligible to win tickets to A Wind in the Willows Christmas at the Two River Theatre Company in Red Bank. For grades K and up. Please register at library.
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Animal Friends Family Story Time
4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29
Oceanport Library, Monmouth Boulevard and Myrtle Avenue, Oceanport 07757
732-229-2626
Stories about animals in Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows and craft. Participants will be eligible to win tickets to A Wind in the Willows Christmas at the Two River Theatre Company in Red Bank. For all ages.
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The Wind in the Willows Family Movie Special
2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1
Eastern Branch library, 1001 Route 35, Shrewsbury, 07702
1-866-941-8188
Special Wind in the Willows-themed movie for the whole family! Make a craft too! For all ages. Participants will be eligible to win tickets to A Wind in the Willows Christmas at the Two River Theatre Company in Red Bank.
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Winter in the Woods with Friends
4 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 5
West Long Branch Library, 95 Poplar Ave.
West Long Branch 07764
732-222-5993
What could be better than winter in the wood with our animals friends? Come share stories and make a craft celebrating the season. For ages 6 to 12. Participants will be eligible to win tickets to A Wind in the Willows Christmas at the Two River Theatre Company in Red Bank.
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The Wind in the Willows Movie Special
4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6
Ocean Township Library, 501 Deal Road,
Ocean Township 07712
732-531-5092
Watch a movie and then do a craft based on The Wind in the Willows! Participants will be eligible to win tickets to A Wind in the Willows Christmas at the Two River Theatre Company in Red Bank. For grades K and up. Please register at library.
