Ocean City Free Public Library Newsletter
 
Sunday, February 16th 2025
Spring Book Sale 
Spring Book Sale: Friday, March 14th from 10am to 6pm, and Saturday, March 15th from 9am to 2pm. 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. In the library atrium at 1735 Simpson Avenue. Sponsored by the Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library.
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
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:
 
February 19th: One Puzzling Afternoon by Emily Critchley
March 19th: The Queen of Dirt Island by Donal Ryan
April 16: The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
May 21st: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
June 18th: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
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
 
 
 
The Shores Memory Cafe 
Join us at The Shores Memory Cafe: A 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: 2/25, 3/25, 4/29, 5/20 from 10:30am to Noon at the Ocean City Free Public Library. RSVP Required to Michele at 609-399-8505 or MErcolani@umcommunities.org
Cardiac Awareness Program 
Cardiac Awareness Program. Friday, February 7th, 14th, and 21st at 2:30pm at the Ocean City Free Public Library Room N111. Complimentary speakers from the medical field to discuss cardiac health and awareness. RSVP and questions contact Beth Gebhart at 609-760-6073 or bgebhart@lsmnj.org
Ocean City Lunch & Learn Series 
Ocean City Lunch & Learn Series - with Chris Zellers, MPP, FCHS Educator/Assist. Professor.

Tuesday, February 18th from 12:00pm to 1:00pm.  Attend in person at the library or virtually via Zoom. See www.oceancitylibrary.org for more information.
Click here to register for the 8 Dimensions of Wellness program.
 
 
 
Ocean City AARP:
Alzheimer’s Association Presentation

Friday, February 21st
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Chris Maloney Lecture Hall

 
 
"Where are my keys? Where did I put my glasses? Am I getting forgetful? What’s wrong? Do I have a UTI or some other physical deficiency?"

Are these some questions that you ask yourself? Or, are you caring for someone who has been diagnosed with dementia or who may be exhibiting what you consider signs?


Ocean City AARP Chapter 1062 has answers! On Friday, February 21st, OCNJ AARP will host Mary Beth Lewis, PM NJ Delaware Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association and Sangeeta Appel, owner/president of Home Instead.

Ms. Lewis will address stages, risk factors, research, FDA approved treatments and answer any questions you may have. Ms. Appel will address available home services, testing, communication about symptoms, available preventative steps and the future need for care services.
 
 
Unfounded Food Claims 
This program will examine the differences between accurate food advertising that provides a healthy option verses buzz words that offer a healthy suggestion but no real nutritional value.

With CHRIS ZELLERS, MPP, FCHS Educator/Assist. Professor. Thursday, March 6, 2025 from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Click here to register for the Unfounded Food Claims program. 
 
 
 
Pamala Whitman's Playmates Quartet and Friends
Saturday, March 8th
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Chris Maloney Lecture Hall
 
Pamela Whitman's Playmates Quartet and Friends
Playing Jazz, Classical and Original Music!
 
 
Computer Workshops

Simple Newsletters using MS Word
Friday, February 21st

9:00am - 10:30am

Learn to create and format eye-catching newsletters for personal use or for your group or club. Learn to set up and save a masthead; format columns; add pictures and enhancements to your project. 
 
Create an Address Book using Word 
Friday, February 28th

9:00am - 10:30am

Create a digital address book using Word.  Learn how to merge and create labels for mailings.  Never hand-address envelopes again!
 


Free Downloads through OC Library using Libby and Hoopla
Friday, March 7th

9:00am - 10:30am

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.
 

March 14th
NO CLASS


 
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. Weekly topics are as follows:

 
 
Basic iOS Settings
March 21st
 
 Learn where the basic settings are, what they do, and how they affect your device. Understanding your settings is the foundation of your device!!
 

 
Customize your iOS Screen
March 28th
 
Customize your lock/home screens; add/remove apps; create folders to group similar apps and declutter your screen; set wallpaper.
 

 
Internet
April 4th
 
Use Safari to navigate the web; create bookmarks and favorites; manage your websites, etc.

 
No signup needed. All classes are free and open to the public; however, access to Libby and Hoopla require an active OC Library card. For more information, please call (609) 399-2434 ext. 5240 or go to our website at www.oceancitylibrary.org.
  
 
Classy, Clever, and Cute CAKE
Virtual Baking Demonstrations
 
What's not to love about cake?! Tune in to watch the Classy Chef as she prepares yummy treats that not only taste fabulous but will have you wanting to throw a party! Demonstrations will include tray bakes, cupcakes and the ever popular bundt cake. 

February 26th
March 26th
April 30th
 
All demos will be held virtually from 6pm-7pm on Zoom.
 
To register, please click here.
 
 
Great Songwriters of the Twentieth Century
Great Songwriters of The Twentieth Century
A Free Concert at the Ocean City Free Public Library
 

Sunday, March 2nd at 2:00pm
Chris Maloney Lecture Hall
 

Sharon Sable is an award winning vocalist whose musical journey has taken her from recording with international pop stars as a teenager, to performing regularly with the region’s finest musicians. For this special concert, Sharon and her band, E. Shawn Qaissaunee (guitar), Sam Nobles (bass), & Adam Shumski (drums) will be performing a collection of songs celebrating some of the great songwriters of the twentieth century. Expect to hear music from artists such as Hoagy Carmichael, Edith Piaf, Antonio Carlos Jobim, The Beatles, Carole King, James Taylor & more!
 
Sharon is recognized as one of the region’s most beloved interpreters of song with frequent appearances throughout the east coast. Her most recent album, “Once Upon a Summertime", a tribute to jazz icon Blossom Dearie, was released in ’23 and is receiving critical acclaim.

“.. a truly miraculous vocal artist, made of glorious warmth and intimacy.”
- Raul DaGama (Jazz DaGama)
 
Sharon Sable - vocals
E. Shawn Qaisssuanee - guitar
Sam Nobles - bass
Adam Shumski - drums 
 
The Music of the Jazz Saxophone Masters

The Music of the Jazz Saxophone Masters:
A Free Concert Series at the Ocean City Free Public Library
 
Sundays at 2:00pm
 
March 9th & 23rd
April 6th & 13th
 
 
The Michael Pedicin Quartet will present the music and styles of the jazz saxophone masters who formulated the current music that most of the young and older saxophonists have used as their guide for developing their current and individual styles of playing and performance. These saxophonists lived and "ruled" between 1960-2025. We will explore the music of John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter, Dexter Gordon, Stan Getz, Cannonball Adderley, Michael Brecker, and Kenny Garrett.
 
 
Tips for Maximizing Garage Sale Revenue 
Tips for Maximizing Garage Sale Revenue
Thursday, March 13th
6:00pm – 7:30pm
 
Presented by Mike Ivankovich

This program will be held virtually on Zoom.
 
Click here to register.
 
 
The days of just putting a “Garage Sale” sign on your front lawn are long past in today’s Internet and Social Media world. In this session, Mike will share tips and strategies designed to help you make more money at your next garage sale.
 
For more information, please click here.
 
 
Zydeco-a-Go-Go Concert

Zydeco-a-Go-Go Concert
Friday, March 21st
7:00pm
 
“Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!” or “Let the Good Times Roll!” with Zydeco-a-Go-Go, an exciting band whose sole mission is to bring joy and good times to Louisiana music lovers everywhere.
 
Their music is a spicy gumbo of old school Zydeco and vintage New Orleans rock & roll jukebox hits, upbeat feel-good music guaranteed to get you smiling and tapping your toes.
 
More information can be found here: www.zydecoagogo.com
 
 
Young Adult Programs
Children's Resources 

 
Click here for the February Calendar of Children's Events!
 
 
2025 Children's Winter Reading Challenge

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

https://www.oceancitylibrary.org/