Ocean City Free Public Library Newsletter
 
Sunday, November 16th, 2025
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2025 Holiday Festival 
Ocean City Free Public Library & Community Center Holiday Festival! Sunday, December 7th from 1:00pm to 3:30pm. Event kickoff in the atrium at 1:00pm. Featuring holiday crafts, balloon sculptor, refreshments, a visit from Santa (bring your letters!), and live music with Package Goods Orchestra. The OC Historical Museum will be open for tours and their winter exhibit will feature a complete train platform for the public to enjoy. Browse the Ocean City Arts Center's annual winter pottery sale and gift shop for beautiful handmade items.
Bookmobile at Holiday Coffee
The Bookmobile will be parked outside Holiday Coffee (801 E. 8th street) from 10:00am - Noon on Dec. 1st.

We will have fun giveaways, so be sure to stop by! 
 
 
The Bookmobile will be parked outside Holiday Coffee (801 E. 8th street) from 10am - Noon on Dec. 1st.

We will have fun giveaways, so be sure to stop by!
“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”
 A Celebration of Christmas Songs
Singer Phil Bruschi
“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”
 A Celebration of Christmas Songs
 
Tuesday, December 2nd
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Chris Maloney Lecture Hall
 
Do you know when and why the song "Jingle Bells" was written?  As to the answer of why James Lord Pierpont wrote the song, there's a great deal of controversy.  Singer, Phil Bruschi, shares some fascinating facts behind some classic Christmas Songs. Celebrate the spirit of the season listening to Phil sing some of the most popular yuletide songs, such as "White Christmas," "A Christmas Song," and "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," sure to get you in a festive mood.
 
This program is free and open to the public.
No registration required.
 
For more information, please click here.
 
Phil Bruschi has had a long career in the entertainment business and it started at age nine when he first studied percussion as a drummer. Over the years, Phil has played all types of music from jazz to rock. He was in that small percentage of drummers who sang lead as well as backup vocals.
 
 
Winter Book Sale 
Winter Book Sale:
Friday, December 5th from 10am to 6pm, Saturday December 6th from 9am to 2pm.
Held in the library atrium at 1735 Simpson Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226.
Offering fiction, non-fiction hardback and paperback books for adults, children, and young adults as well as puzzles, audio books, CDs, and DVDs. Cash only! Please bring a tote bag for your purchases. An especially large collection of audio books will be available. Sponsored by the Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library. Their website is https://friendsvolunteersocfpl.com
Local Author Showcase
Local Author Showcase
Saturday, Nov. 22nd, 1:00 - 3:00 pm at the library
*All ages welcome!

Meet Local Authors
Learn about their books for: Children, Teens, & Adults

Book Signings, Scavenger Hunt, Refreshments, and Bookmark Workshop!
Book copies available for purchase.
Let Me Be Frank: The Extraordinary Life and Music
of Frank Sinatra, Jr.
Let Me Be Frank: The Extraordinary Life and Music of Frank Sinatra, Jr.
 
A Book Talk with Authors Bruce H. Klauber & Andrea Kauffman
 
Tuesday, November 18th
6:30pm
Room N111
 
Join us to hear from the authors of the book!
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
 
Please register online in advance to attend.
 
"Let Me Be Frank is the first biography of the enigmatic Frank Sinatra, Jr., a singer who lived most of his life in the immense shadow of his legendary father. The authors, Bruce Klauber and Andrea Kauffman, created this work as a labor of love for a man they knew well. Their research is extensive, drawn from over forty in-depth interviews, including one with Michael Sinatra, the singer’s son. Kauffman was Frank Jr.’s manager for over thirty years, and she chronicles his evolution from someone who insisted on going his own way to someone who embraced his father’s legacy after his death in 1998."
- Anthony DiFlorio, entertainment archivist and WRDV-FM host
 
Bruce H. Klauber is biographer of jazz legends Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich in books and Warner Bros. films. As a music journalist, he has contributed to dozens of national and regional periodicals. He was honored by Combs College of Music and Drexel University for his contributions to music journalism and jazz performance.
 
Andrea Kauffman is an entertainment industry manager, concert producer, and agent, responsible for bringing dozens of jazz legends—including Mel Tormé, Bobby Scott, Frank D’Rone, George Shearing, and Morgana King—to Atlantic City hotels and casinos. She was the personal manager of Frank Sinatra, Jr. from 1985 until his death in 2016.
 
 
Classic Film Night
CLASSIC FILM NIGHT
Chris Maloney Lecture Hall

Ocean City Free Public Library

Mondays at 6pm
October 6 – A Man for All Seasons(1966) 

October 27 – Wait Until Dark(1967)

November 10 – Harry and Tonto(1974)

December 1 – The Turning Point(1977) 

December 15 – Heaven Can Wait(1978)
OC Whodonits Book Club
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The OC Whodonits book club is open to library patrons who love a good mystery.

The book club meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at 11:00am.
 
November: Accused by Lisa Scottoline
December: Candy Slain Murder by Maggie Day
 
For more information, please click here.
 
 
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:
 
November 19th: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
December 17th: Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce
 
 
Computer Workshops

Fridays
9:00am - 10:30am

 
Free Downloads Through OC Library Using Libby And Hoopla
  Friday, November 21st
 
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


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

For more information on the MINDFULWAYS and Meditation Workshops, please click here.
 
 
Cooking with Classy Chef
Cooking with Classy Chef

Free virtual cooking demos!
Monthly on Wednesdays
6:00pm -7:00pm on Zoom
 
Please click here to register.
 
December 10
Inexpensive Savory Holiday bakes that won't break the bank!
 
 
Memory Cafe Fall 2025
Memory Cafe: Join The Shores at our dementia friendly space for you and your loved one to experience creativity and social connections.

Participants can engage in music, gentle movement, art and more!

Dates are Tuesdays, October 21, November 18th, and December 16th from 10:30am until 12:00pm.

RSVP is required! Please call 609-399-8505 or email MErcolani@umcommunities.org

Virtual Support Groups are also available! To learn more, contact Pam Garofolo at 908-675-1230.
The 8 Dimensions of Wellness: Conclusion
8 Dimensions of Wellness: Conclusion
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Ocean City Free Public Library
Description
 Dimensions of Wellness: Conclusion, from 12 to 1 pm on November 18, 2025.

This program concludes the Lunch and Learn Series for the Ocean City Public Library that started in February 2025. The class is offered both virtually and in-person at the Ocean City Public Library, 1735 Simpson Avenue, Ocean City, NJ.

The conclusion of the 8 Dimensions of Wellness series will be presented by Chris Zellers, MPP, FCHS Educator/Assistant Professor for Cape May County. “There are 8 components of Wellness defined by SAMHSA and this presentation will recap all the dimensions of wellness and suggest ways to achieve better well-being,” said Zellers.

In her position, Zellers educates the community on wellness, nutrition, and fitness. She has extensive experience collaborating with partners to create healthy food environments in the areas of Policy, Systems and Environmental Change. In addition to community health policies, Zellers works to educate residents on topics to improve their overall health and prevent chronic disease with a holistic approach to a well-lived quality lifestyle that includes physical activity, a nutrient-dense diet, and quality sleep.

Please follow us on Facebook at FCHSCapeMayCounty for the latest FCHS program details. Also, for up to date information on the Cape May County Family and Community Health Sciences Program, visit our website capemay.njaes.rutgers.edu.

Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County educational programs are offered to all without regard to race, religion, color, age, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
The John Walter Band:
Musical Celebration of the Holidays!
The John Walter Band (The Community Concert Band of Cape May County) presents A Musical Celebration of the Holidays!
This free concert will be held Wednesday, November 19th at 7:00pm at the Senior Center.
Holiday Music with The Cape Shore Jazz Orchestra
Holiday Music with The Cape Shore Jazz Orchestra
Thursday, December 11, 2025 
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Ocean City Free Public Library
November Young Adult Events 
Calendar for November Young Adult Events
November After School Movies
November After School Movies: Wednesdays at 3pm in the Lecture Hall (Room N110). November 12th: Fantastic Four (PG-13). November 19th: Freakier Friday (PG). All ages welcome! Free to attend! Free snacks!
Children's Resources 
 
Click here for the November 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/