Ocean City Free Public Library Newsletter
 
Sunday, December 14th, 2025


Due to the weather, the Creative Sax Quartet concert scheduled for today has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience. 
 
 
 
Wine Glass Painting Workshops
Wine Glass Painting Workshops

Monday, December 15th
Room N111
 
Artist Nancy McMonagle will have you painting two wine glasses to take home and enjoy! Nancy will walk you through each step for a fun and stress-free workshop.
 

Online registration is required and seats are limited.
Participants may register for one of the workshop times:

To register for the 10:00am - 12:00pm workshop, please click here.
 
To register for the 2:00pm - 4:00pm workshop, please click here.
 
 
Classic Film Night
Clip art featuring an open book, a reel of movie film, and tubs of popcorn
Annie Hall (1977)

Monday, December 15th
6:00pm
Chris Maloney Lecture Hall
 
 
Tree of Warmth
The Colony Club of Ocean City, in collaboration with the Ocean City Library, invites you to join us in decorating The Tree of Warmth. The Tree of Warmth collects new or gently used hats, scarves, gloves and mittens for men, women, and children. The Tree of Warmth will be located in the lobby of the Community Center from December 1st to December 19th. All items will donated to the Clothes Closet of Ocean City.
December Computer Classes 
Free Computer Classes!
 
Classes are held on Friday mornings
from 9:00am to 10:30am in the library's Computer Center.


Google Docs: A free, cloud-based word processor that allows users to create, edit, and collaborate on documents online from any device with an internet connection. It is a web-based application that is part of the Google Workspace. Access with desktop, laptop or personal device via your Google account.
 

December 19th: Continue with Google Docs. Locate document in Gmail, download file, and collaborate with others in the class.

 
Happy Holidays!
Classes will resume January 9th, 2026.

 
No signup needed. All classes are free and open to the public. For more information, go to our website at www.oceancitylibrary.org
 
 
 
OC Whodonits Book Club
A magnifying glass
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.
 
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:
 
December 17th: Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce
 
 
MINDFULWAYS and Meditation Workshops

For more information on the MINDFULWAYS and Meditation Workshops, please click here.
 
 
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.
Kitchen Chemistry
Kitchen Chemistry

Tuesday, December 16th
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Recommended for ages 8 – 13
Registration Required
 
Mix, fizz, and experiment your way through hands-on science! Make your own lava lamp while learning about liquid density, and watch an explosive Coke-and-Mentos reaction in action. Fun, messy, and full of discovery!
 
Kitchen Chemistry
 
Tuesday, December 16th
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Recommended for ages 8 – 13
Registration Required
 
Mix, fizz, and experiment your way through hands-on science! Make your own lava lamp while learning about liquid density, and watch an explosive Coke-and-Mentos reaction in action. Fun, messy, and full of discovery!
 
To register, scan the QR code in the image above or click here.
 
 
Legacy Letter Writing Workshop
Clip art of a quill and ink set.
Legacy Letter Writing Workshop

Tuesday, January 6th and Tuesday, January 13th
10:00am - 11:30am
Room N111

*Online registration is required. Click here to register.*
 
Join writer Eva Feeley for a two-session "Legacy Letter Writing" workshop on January 6th and 13th.  Similar to an Ethical Will but usually shorter in length, a personal legacy letter is written to share what has been most important in your life with the most important people in your life. A legacy letter is intended to be shared with loved ones while you are still alive, perhaps at a special family occasion.
 
An outline for your letter will be provided. Bring pen/pencil and extra paper. Registration is required.
 
Eva Feeley is a local writer who has been teaching adults the joys of reminiscing and writing about their lives for almost two decades through her popular memoir and poetry workshops.
 
 
December Young Adult Events 
Date Correction:

The crafts program originally scheduled for Friday, December 12th will now be held on Friday, December 19th at 4:30pm.
 
 
Children's Resources 
 
Click here for the December 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/