Celebrate 50 Years Of Lacey Friends At Ocean County Library

LACEY, NJ — The Friends of the Lacey Library have been supporting their local branch for 50 years. Now, all are invited as they celebrate their 50th anniversary.

The 50th Anniversary Party is set for Oct. 19 at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch. Festivities start at 10:30 a.m. and continue through the afternoon.

It starts with a visit from Waretown’s Out of Sight Alpacas. People of all ages can meet some big furry friends while staffers explain how the prized wool is sheared and spun into soft, luxurious yarn for crafts, blankets, clothing and more.

Kim and Herman Weigman oversee nearly three dozen Huacaya alpacas on their Wells Mills Road farm, contributing to the natural fiber industry in an environmentally- and animal-friendly way. They offer tours, hikes and private events.

Then, at 2:30 p.m., adults and seniors can enjoy soft rock hits of the 1960s and ‘70s in an Acoustic Review concert featuring singer-songwriter-guitarists Pete Wagula and Bob Geiger.

Pete Wagula is the subject of an OCL YouTube video in its Meet the Creator series. They’ve partnered on a new LP, After the Rain. All proceeds from sales and downloads benefit the Joshua Group for at-risk youths in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Register at https://tinyurl.com/LaceyFrien... for the 50th Anniversary Party sponsored by the Friends of the Lacey Library.

The Friends are volunteers who support the Library through programs, fundraising and advocacy. New members are always welcome. Application forms are available at all OCL branches and reading centers and at https://theoceancountylibrary.org/oclfriends.

For more information, stop by the OCL Lacey Branch, 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River, call (609) 693-8566 or visit https://theoceancountylibrary.org/events.