Ocean City Free Public Library Newsletter
 
Sunday, June 29th 2025
4th of July Hours
The Library will be open from 9:00am to 5:00pm on Friday, July 4th. 

The Computer Center will close at 4:30pm.
 
Have a safe and happy holiday!
 
Summer Reading Challenge on Beanstack
Join the Ocean City Free Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge on Beanstack! Log the minutes you read to earn badges, rewards, and to be entered for prize drawings. Open to all ages! Tuesday, July 1st to Tuesday, August 19th. Register at learn more at: https://www.oceancitylibrary.org/beanstack and with the Beanstack app on your phone or tablet.
Adult Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off Event 
Join us for the kick-off to the library’s Adult Summer Reading Challenge! Tuesday, July 1st from 5:00pm to 6:00pm at the Ocean City Free Public Library. Stop by for a free tote bag upon registering, book recommendations, pizza & refreshments, and free books!
The 2025 OC Reads Book Selection
OC Reads 2025 Book: West with Giraffes. A Talk, Q&A, and Book Signing with Author Lynda Rutledge
Saturday, October 18, 2025 
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Ocean City Free Public Library 2025 Book Club 

Join our discussions live online monthly!  
 
Meets online on Zoom every 3rd Wednesday at 6:00pm
 
 
Click here to register! 
 
Books:
 
July 16th: Whalefall by Daniel Kraus
August 20th: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
September 17th: Lavender House by Lev A.C. Rosen
October 15th: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto
November 19th: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
December 17th: Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce
 
 
 
Movie Monday
Movie Monday 
Hosted by the Ocean City Public Library and Howard Stainton Senior Center. Movies will begin at 1:00pm. 


January 27th - The Blind Side

February 24th - The Way We Were

March 31st - The Quiet Man

April 28th - Field of Dreams

May 26th - An American in Paris

June 30th - My Best Friend's Wedding

July 28th - Jaws

August 25th – ET

September 29th - To Sir With Love
Computer Workshops

iOS Workshops for iPad and iPhone
Fridays

9:00am - 10:30am
 
Bring your iPad/iPhone to class and learn the basics as well as some popular features of your device. Participants should fully charge their device, have completed the basic setup, and know their Apple password.


The Basics of Creating a Photobook - A Three Week Class
 
Using a commercial Photobook Service (i.e. Shutterfly), participants will learn the basics of creating a customized photobook as a keepsake of a special event or trip. Although we are using a commercial service, we will be creating a demo model and not purchasing a product.
  
July 11th
Create covers, preview and finalize the project.  
 
 
No class will be held on Friday, July 4th. Have a happy 4th of July celebration!
 

Free Downloads Through OC Library Using Libby and Hoopla
   July 18th
  
Bring your device and your active OC library card and learn how to utilize Libby to locate, borrow and download books, audiobooks, and magazines. Use Hoopla to access music, books, audiobooks, television and movies.  All free through the OC Library.
 
 

Introduction to Computers/Windows
July 25th
 
Beginner level course. No experience needed.
Learn the fundamentals of the computer using Windows 10: mouse usage; basic vocabulary, dialog boxes, storage devices, basic Windows features, and file management.
 
 The skills learned in this class will give you a strong foundation on which to build future computer experiences.  This is a true beginner course.
 
 
No signup needed. All classes are free and open to the public.
For more information, please call (609) 399-2434 ext. 5240 or click here.
  
 
MINDFULWAYS and Meditation Workshops 
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
Wednesday, July 2nd
6:30pm
Ocean City Free Public Library
 
Join local historian Jim Segrave-Daly for a lively discussion of the Declaration of Independence and the contentious debates in the Continental Congress that led to the creation of one of the world's greatest documents, on the anniversary of its adoption.
 
To register for this program, please click here.
    
 
Jim (thelocalhistorygeek.com) has presented nationally and been a volunteer history teacher for over a decade.  He has deep family ties to the Revolution and is an active member of Radnor Historical Society, the American Revolution Roundtable of Philadelphia, America250PADelco, and Founding Forward.
 
 
Trivia Night at the Library!
Trivia Night at the Library!

Join us for Trivia Night at 6:30pm on
Friday, July 11th and Friday, August 8th
in the Library Lecture Hall.
 
Online pre-registration is encouraged.
Only one person per team needs to register for their team.
 
Teams must have no more than 7 people.
 
Prizes will be awarded to the first and second place teams.
 
To register for the event on Friday, July 11th, please click here.
 
To register for the event on Friday, August 8th, please click here.
 
 
The 8 Dimensions of Wellness:
Occupational Wellness

To register for the 8 Dimensions of Wellness: Occupational Wellness program, please click here. 
 
 
Intro to Sahaja Yoga Meditation
Intro to Sahaja Yoga Meditation
Instructed by Karen Manette Bosna
 
Tuesday, July 15th
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room N111
 
Online pre-registration is required due to intentional limited space.
 
Stretch, breathe, & relax. This is a simple form of meditation utilizing chairs with feet on the floor to enhance feeling grounded. It is a natural, effortless way of a meditation technique that enhances the quality of one's life and to maintain peace, energy, and expanded awareness. 
 
 
Chakra Meditation Crystal Bowl Sound Bath
Workshop
Chakra Meditation Crystal Bowl
Sound Bath Workshop
Led by Karen Manette Bosna
 
Tuesday, August 26th
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room N111
 
Online pre-registration is required due to intentional limited space.
 
Join us for a guided Chakra Meditation Sound Bath utilizing sacred chakra Crystal Bowls. Experience the deep healing vibrations of each of the chakras resonating with the sacredly tuned corresponding Crystal Bowl. An amazing and soulful journey within the Chakra System.
 
What to bring: yoga mat, blanket, bandana or eye cover. No perfume please.
 
 
 
Mocktail Workshops 
 
Mocktail Workshops
 
 
Please only sign up for ONE date. Thank you!
 
Wednesday, July 16th
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Please click here to register.
 
OR
 
Monday, August 11th
6:30pm-7:30pm
Please click here to register.
 
Room N111
 
This interactive class will teach you how to craft sophisticated, alcohol-free cocktails that are just as flavorful and satisfying as their spirited counterparts. From elegant garnishes to balancing bold flavors, you’ll learn techniques to elevate your sober sips for any occasion.
  
MOXIE is a business that places a premium on health and wellness by providing a sober bar experience. Our approach to crafting cocktails involves utilizing botanical infusions, tinctures, aromatics, herbal distillates, adaptogens and spirit free beverages to deliver traditional cocktail flavors without the adverse effects of alcohol, as well as a selection of expertly handcrafted non-alcoholic cocktails, each with unique formulas, to provide our customers with a diverse range of options. Our mission is to create a new era of hospitality that is centered around inclusivity, diversity, and respect for individual choices and lifestyles. Our moto is "Fill your glass with intent, not regret".
Website: www.moxiesober.com
Socials: @moxiesober
 
 
Musical Programs Presented by Phil Bruschi
Musical Programs
Presented by Phil Bruschi
 
This program is free and open to the public. No registration required.
 
Phil's Favorite Doo Wop Love Songs
Thursday, July 17th
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Lecture Hall
 
Take a trip down Memory Lane to the 50's and early 60's when DOO WOP was king.  Go back to a time when teens were dancing holding their loved ones while listening  to the sweet sounds of groups like “The Flamingos”, “The Platters” and “The Five Satins” at High Schools and local dance halls.  We all have our favorite DOO WOP Love Songs.
 
Now Phil has selected his favorite songs in this Musical Bio Program to share with his audiences.  He started singing in DOO WOP groups as a teenager and will share stories behind each song he sings and talk about the various groups that had those hits.
 
Come join Phil for this informative and entertaining DOO WOP program and listen to him sing such songs as “Daddy's Home”, “Earth Angel”, You Belong To Me” and many more.


For more information, please click here.
 
 
July 2025 Young Adult Events 
Children's Resources 

 
Click here for the July Calendar of Children's Events!
 
 

The Ocean City Free Public Library
1735 Simpson Ave.
Ocean City, New Jersey 08226
(609) 399-2434

https://www.oceancitylibrary.org/