Simple Skillet Meals (hybrid)
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LiveWell Center – 200 Wyckoff Rd, Suite 1200, Eatontown

Skillet meals are perfect for fuss-free healthy meals and easy clean up! Join us in the demonstration kitchen for a cooking demo, featuring a recipe that can be prepare in one skillet!

Please email livewellcenter@rwjbh.org if you wish to attend virtually.

Event Dates
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May 2, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm
Event Location
LiveWell Center

200 Wyckoff Rd. Suite 1200

Eatontown, NJ 07724

Get Directions

Event Registration
Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Registration Type: Online Registration

Registration Info:

Attendance is free, registration required.
Event Coordinator
Jennifer Klein, MS, RD, Registered Dietitian

Nutrition for Bone Health (hybrid)
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LiveWell Center – 200 Wyckoff Rd, Suite 1200, Eatontown

Join our registered dietitian to learn how balanced nutrition can support bone health. Learn risk factors for osteoporosis and simple diet and lifestyle changes that can help keep your bones healthy and strong.

Please email livewellcenter@rwjbh.org if you wish to attend virtually.

Event Dates
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May 3, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm
Event Location
LiveWell Center

200 Wyckoff Rd. Suite 1200

Eatontown, NJ 07724

Get Directions

Event Registration
Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Registration Type: Online Registration

Registration Info:

Attendance is free, registration required.

Event Coordinator
Jennifer Klein, MS, RD, Registered Dietitian

Monmouth Medical Center and
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
Community Health Education Programs

May 2023

Community Garden Volunteering (in-person)

Thursdays, May - August I 9-- 10 a.m.

Grant Avenue in Eatontown, across from Husky Brook Park

Join us at the Eatontown Community Garden as we tend to the LiveWell Center’s garden bed at the shared site. The Garden is located on Grant Avenue in Eatontown, across from Husky Brook Park. Meet our staff members in the parking lot and head into the garden together to plant tomatoes, cucumbers, and zucchini. Once harvested in the summer, produce will be donated to the Eatontown food pantry. Call Abby Thompson, Program Director, at 862.781.3542 with any questions!

Eatontown Community Garden on Grant Ave, Eatontown

Join us at the Eatontown Community Garden as we tend to the LiveWell Center’s garden bed at the shared site. The Garden is located on Grant Avenue in Eatontown, across from Husky Brook Park. Meet our staff members in the parking lot and head into the garden together to plant tomatoes, cucumbers, and zucchini. Once harvested in the summer, produce will be donated to the Eatontown food pantry. Call Abby Thompson, Program Director, at 862.781.3542 with any questions!

Event DatesSelect an event date to start registration.

May 4, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am

May 11, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am

May 18, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am

May 25, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am

Event Location

Eatontown Community Garden

Grant Ave

Eatontown, NJ 07724

Get Directions

Event Registration

Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Registration Type: Online Registration

Registration Info:

Attendance is free, registration encouraged.
Event Coordinator

Abby Thompson, Program Directorabigail.thompson@rwjbh.org

Register Here!

Singing Bowl Meditation (virtual program is available 24/7)
Enjoy a Singing Bowl Meditation Session -available 24/7. After a hearty welcome, Yogi Steven's session is wordless Please watch here

If needed, the introduction session is available here (Watch Here)

Both variations are presented by Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound Yoga

We hear about self-care, mindfulness and meditation practices more often these days. These positive practices have been in use for thousands of years to bring lives into balance. Stimulation of brain waves brings focus to stress relief. You may find that using singing bowls will help calm thoughts, relieve tension, and help you become more conscious of your breathing. This consciousness may promote a sense of inner calm and relaxation.

Steven Russell is a certified Yoga Teacher and professional musician. Please enjoy the accompanying Personal Wellness videos in this series, which will be available to watch on the Monmouth County Library’s YouTube Channel.

Permission to present a program on behalf of the Virtual Library or in Library facilities is not an endorsement by the Library. This program is protected by copyright law; recording in any manner, without written agreement from the presenter, is strictly prohibited.

Date:
Friday May 5, 2023
Contact:
Programmming 7220 x7222 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
Location:
ONLINE

Healthy Kids Cooking Class (in-person)
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LiveWell Center – 200 Wyckoff Rd, Suite 1200, Eatontown

Grab your apron and join Ms. Jenn to a hands-on, cooking class at the LiveWell Center. Young chefs age 4 and up are welcome to attend with an adult!

Event Dates
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May 6, 2023 10:30am - 11:15am
Jun 3, 2023 10:30am - 11:15am
Aug 5, 2023 10:30am - 11:15am
Event Location
LiveWell Center

200 Wyckoff Rd. Suite 1200

Eatontown, NJ 07724

Get Directions

Event Registration
Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Registration Type: Online Registration

Registration Info:

Attendance is free, registration required.
Event Coordinator
Jennifer Klein, MS, RD, Registered Dietitian

Eatontown Bike Safety Rodeo for Youth
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Bring the kids and join Monmouth Medical Center, the Eatontown Complete Streets Advisory Committee, Police Traffic Safety Staff, and Boy Scout Troop 49 for a Bicycle Safety Rodeo to learn safe cycling skills! Bring your bike and helmet and go through different stations to learn to ride safely.

Drop in between 1-3pm to Fort Monmouth at the entrance Nicodemus Entrance off Broad Street Eatontown, NJ 07724. Rain date May 21st!

Questions? Please contact Pam Faccone at 973-271-0814

Event Dates
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May 7, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Location
Fort Monmouth

Nicodemus Entrance off Broad Street

Eatontown, NJ 07724

Get Directions

Event Registration
Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Registration Type: Online Registration

Registration Info:

Registration encouraged!
Event Coordinator
Abby Thompson, Program Director
abigail.thompson@rwjbh.org

Meditative Mondays: Self-Care for Stress Management (in-person)
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LiveWell Center – 200 Wyckoff Rd, Suite 1200, Eatontown

With busy lives and many responsibilities, we often forget to take care of ourselves. Let’s discuss methods of self-care that can help you distress. We will also create an organic summer sugar scrub that you can take home to pamper your skin!

Event Dates
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May 8, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Location
LiveWell Center

200 Wyckoff Rd. Suite 1200

Eatontown, NJ 07724

Get Directions

Event Registration
Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Registration Type: Online Registration

Registration Info:

Attendance is free, registration required.
Event Coordinator
Kelly Deleon

Deliciously Dairy-Free Cooking Demonstration (hybrid)
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LiveWell Center – 200 Wyckoff Rd, Suite 1200, Eatontown

Whether you have a milk allergy, or are just curious about dairy free options, you'll love how delicious dairy-free can be! Join our Registered dietitian for a recipe demonstration using dairy free ingredients and learn how to balance nutrition with dairy free ingredients.

Please email livewellcenter@rwjbh.org if you wish to attend virtually.

Event Dates
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May 9, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm
Event Location
LiveWell Center

200 Wyckoff Rd. Suite 1200

Eatontown, NJ 07724

Get Directions

Event Registration
Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Registration Type: Online Registration

Registration Info:

Attendance is free, registration required.
Event Coordinator
Jennifer Klein, MS, RD, Registered Dietitian

Mental Health Matters (hybrid)
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Join the Behavioral Health team from Monmouth Medical Center for a discussion on mental health as we age and the importance of taking care of our minds. Light refreshments will be served to those who attend in-person.

Please email livewellcenter@rwjbh.org if you wish to attend virtually.

Event Dates
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May 9, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Location
LiveWell Center

200 Wyckoff Rd. Suite 1200

Eatontown, NJ 07724

Get Directions

Event Registration
Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Registration Type: Online Registration

Registration Info:

Attendance is free, registration required.
Event Coordinator
Abby Thompson, Program Director
abigail.thompson@rwjbh.org

Stroke Prevention Diet Cooking Demonstration (hybrid)
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LiveWell Center – 200 Wyckoff Rd, Suite 1200, Eatontown

In recognition of Stroke Awareness Month, Katrina Charles-Findlay, RN/Stroke coordinator with MMCSC, will be joining us in the demonstration kitchen for a discussion on stroke prevention. Learn the signs, symptoms and risk factors of stokes. Following the discussion, our registered dietitian will demonstrate how to prepare a low-sodium, heart healthy dish.

Please email livewellcenter@rwjbh.org if you wish to attend virtually.

Event Dates
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May 10, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm
Event Location
LiveWell Center

200 Wyckoff Rd. Suite 1200

Eatontown, NJ 07724

Get Directions

Event Registration
Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Registration Type: Online Registration

Registration Info:

Attendance is free, registration required.
Event Coordinator
Jennifer Klein, MS, RD, Registered Dietitian

Teen Takeover Cooking Demonstration (in-person)
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LiveWell Center – 200 Wyckoff Rd, Suite 1200, Eatontown

Join Ms. Jenn for a hands-on cooking class in our demonstration kitchen where we’ll have fun making a healthy, trending recipe. Kids 11-17 years old are welcome to attend!

Event Dates
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Apr 19, 2023 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Full)

May 10, 2023 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Location
LiveWell Center

200 Wyckoff Rd. Suite 1200

Eatontown, NJ 07724

Get Directions

Event Registration
Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Registration Type: Online Registration

Registration Info:

Attendance is free, registration required.

Event Coordinator
Jennifer Klein, MS, RD, Registered Dietitian

Monmouth Medical Center and
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
Community Health Education Programs

May 2023

Community Garden Volunteering (in-person)

Thursdays, May - August I 9-- 10 a.m.

Grant Avenue in Eatontown, across from Husky Brook Park

Join us at the Eatontown Community Garden as we tend to the LiveWell Center’s garden bed at the shared site. The Garden is located on Grant Avenue in Eatontown, across from Husky Brook Park. Meet our staff members in the parking lot and head into the garden together to plant tomatoes, cucumbers, and zucchini. Once harvested in the summer, produce will be donated to the Eatontown food pantry. Call Abby Thompson, Program Director, at 862.781.3542 with any questions!

Eatontown Community Garden on Grant Ave, Eatontown

Join us at the Eatontown Community Garden as we tend to the LiveWell Center’s garden bed at the shared site. The Garden is located on Grant Avenue in Eatontown, across from Husky Brook Park. Meet our staff members in the parking lot and head into the garden together to plant tomatoes, cucumbers, and zucchini. Once harvested in the summer, produce will be donated to the Eatontown food pantry. Call Abby Thompson, Program Director, at 862.781.3542 with any questions!

Event DatesSelect an event date to start registration.

May 4, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am

May 11, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am

May 18, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am

May 25, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am

Event Location

Eatontown Community Garden

Grant Ave

Eatontown, NJ 07724

Get Directions

Event Registration

Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Registration Type: Online Registration

Registration Info:

Attendance is free, registration encouraged.
Event Coordinator

Abby Thompson, Program Directorabigail.thompson@rwjbh.org

Register Here!

Writers Workshop
Friday March 10, 2023 : 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Chef Rob's Virtual Quick Bites: Penne Ala Vodka with Shrimp
Join Chef Rob for a virtual Quick Bite! Learn tips and tricks from a seasoned professional! These renditions are short and savory, or sweet!
There are virtual cooking and baking sessions available to view on the Library's website.

This week's menu item is... Penne Ala Vodka with Shrimp!

No registration required! Access the recipes here, and the video here!

About Chef Rob: With over 30 years’ experience as a restaurant owner and personal chef, Chef Robert Scott brings his passion for fine and fun fare to the Monmouth County Virtual Library from his hometown in Hampton Bays, Long Island. Join Chef Rob as he teaches you how to prepare seasonal appetizers, main dishes, beverages, and desserts to spice up your mealtime, anytime.

Date:
Saturday May 13, 2023
Time:
3:00 PM
Contact:
Programming Department 732-431-7220 x 7222 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
Location:
ONLINE

YOGA: Virtual Classes for Beginners and Beyond
YOGA: virtual sessions available 24/7 Before attempting any exercise programs, consult your health care provider.

Continue on your own path with refreshing new yoga sessions, available for beginners or more advanced participants, thoughtfully presented by Master Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound Yoga.

Yoga offers your body and mind many paths to de-stress, to improve flexibility, to unwind. Deep breathing and slow stretching movements warm the muscles, while a standing pose may build balance and strength.

You are invited to choose your own path with movements from the advanced offerings, as well as some of the most Library-popular beginner videos, also offered by Yogi Steven.

These are the session titles for beginners: Yoga Breathing; Yoga Stretching; Yoga Movement; Yoga Stretching with Support.

These are the session titles for advanced participants: Yoga on the Mat; Beyond Beginner.

Permission to present a program on behalf of the Virtual Library or in Library facilities is not an endorsement by the Library. This program is protected by copyright law; recording in any manner, without written agreement from the presenter, is strictly prohibited.

Date:
Sunday May 14, 2023
Contact:
Programming 732 431 7220 x7222 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
Location:
ONLINE

Ask an Expert: Car Seats (in-person)
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LiveWell Center – 200 Wyckoff Rd, Suite 1200, Eatontown

Not sure if your baby is ready for their next car seat? Is one car seat that is safer than another? Kelly DeLeon, MS, Safe Kids Coordinator Monmouth/Ocean Counties, will be available to answer your child passenger safety questions.

Event Dates
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May 15, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Location
LiveWell Center

200 Wyckoff Rd. Suite 1200

Eatontown, NJ 07724

Get Directions

Event Registration
Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Registration Type: Online Registration

Registration Info:

Attendance is free, registration required.
Event Coordinator
Kelly Deleon

Lunch & Learn: Brachytherapy Treatment for Skin Cancer (hybrid)
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LiveWell Center – 200 Wyckoff Rd, Suite 1200, Eatontown

Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the US and May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month! Join Sang E. Sim, M.D., Radiation Oncologist, Medical Co-Director, Gamma Knife Center at Monmouth Medical Center for a discussion on Brachytherapy, a cutting-edge treatment for early non-melanoma skin cancer. Lunch will be provided to in-person attendees.

Please email livewellcenter@rwjbh.org if you wish to attend virtually.

Event Dates
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May 16, 2023 11:30am - 1:00pm
Event Location
LiveWell Center

200 Wyckoff Rd. Suite 1200

Eatontown, NJ 07724

Get Directions

Event Registration
Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Registration Type: Online Registration

Registration Info:

Attendance is free, registration required.
Event Coordinator
Abby Thompson, Program Director
abigail.thompson@rwjbh.orgPreferred

Addressing Age-Related Hearing Loss (hybrid)
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LiveWell Center – 200 Wyckoff Rd, Suite 1200, Eatontown

Join us at the LiveWell Center for a conversation with Dr. Sue Ellen Boyer, AuD, FAAA, of The Department of Audiology at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, as she discusses age-related hearing loss and facts about hearing aids. Dr. Boyer will also explore the common signs of hearing loss and the steps that may be taken to prevent it.

Please email livewellcenter@rwjbh.org if you wish to attend virtually.

Event Dates
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May 17, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am
Event Location
LiveWell Center

200 Wyckoff Rd. Suite 1200

Eatontown, NJ 07724

Get Directions

Event Registration
Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Registration Type: Online Registration

Registration Info:

Attendance is free, registration required.
Event Coordinator
Kelly Deleon

Monmouth Medical Center and
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
Community Health Education Programs

May 2023

Community Garden Volunteering (in-person)

Thursdays, May - August I 9-- 10 a.m.

Grant Avenue in Eatontown, across from Husky Brook Park

Join us at the Eatontown Community Garden as we tend to the LiveWell Center’s garden bed at the shared site. The Garden is located on Grant Avenue in Eatontown, across from Husky Brook Park. Meet our staff members in the parking lot and head into the garden together to plant tomatoes, cucumbers, and zucchini. Once harvested in the summer, produce will be donated to the Eatontown food pantry. Call Abby Thompson, Program Director, at 862.781.3542 with any questions!

Eatontown Community Garden on Grant Ave, Eatontown

Join us at the Eatontown Community Garden as we tend to the LiveWell Center’s garden bed at the shared site. The Garden is located on Grant Avenue in Eatontown, across from Husky Brook Park. Meet our staff members in the parking lot and head into the garden together to plant tomatoes, cucumbers, and zucchini. Once harvested in the summer, produce will be donated to the Eatontown food pantry. Call Abby Thompson, Program Director, at 862.781.3542 with any questions!

Event DatesSelect an event date to start registration.

May 4, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am

May 11, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am

May 18, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am

May 25, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am

Event Location

Eatontown Community Garden

Grant Ave

Eatontown, NJ 07724

Get Directions

Event Registration

Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Registration Type: Online Registration

Registration Info:

Attendance is free, registration encouraged.
Event Coordinator

Abby Thompson, Program Directorabigail.thompson@rwjbh.org

Register Here!

Teen Programs Main Library
Friday, May 19, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Weekly on Friday
On Fridays each week at the Main Library, teens will have the opportunity to create a new craft to take home. Please email nmarshall@longbranchlib.org for more information or call 732-222-3900, Ext. 2320.

Main Library

328 Broadway
Long Branch, NJ 07740 

732.222.3900

Mon. - Thu. 10 am - 8 pm
Fri. & Sat. 10 am - 5 pm

Virtual Author Talk with Courtney Summers
Join us on Zoom with New York Times Bestselling YA author Courtney Summers as she discusses I'm The Girl!

When sixteen-year-old Georgia Avis discovers the dead body of thirteen-year-old Ashley James, she teams up with Ashley's older sister, Nora, to find and bring the killer to justice before he strikes again. But their investigation throws Georgia into a world of unimaginable privilege and wealth, without conscience or consequence, and as Ashley’s killer closes in, Georgia will discover when money, power and beauty rule, it might not be a matter of who is guilty—but who is guiltiest. A spiritual successor to the 2018 breakout hit, Sadie, I'm the Girl is a masterfully written, bold, and unflinching account of how one young woman feels in her body as she struggles to navigate a deadly and predatory power structure while asking readers one question: if this is the way the world is, do you accept it?

Click here to register for this event.

Can't make it? A recording of this event will be available here.

About the Author: Courtney Summers is the bestselling and critically acclaimed author of several novels for young adults, including Cracked Up to Be, All the Rage and Sadie. Her work has been released to multiple starred reviews, received numerous awards and honors--including the Edgar Award, John Spray Mystery Award, Cybils Award, Odyssey Award, and International Thriller Award--and has been recognized by many library, 'Best Of' and Readers' Choice lists. She lives and writes in Canada.

Check out her books in our collection here.

This event will be conducted on Zoom and is free of charge. Registration and internet access are required to attend. Register at the link above. Zoom access link will be emailed prior the presentation.

Permission to present a program on behalf of the Virtual Library or in Library facilities is not an endorsement by the Library. This program is protected by copyright law; recording in any manner, without written agreement from the presenter, is strictly prohibited.

Date:
Saturday May 20, 2023
Time:
2:00 PM
Contact:
Programming 732-431-7220 x 7222 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
Location:
ONLINE

A Live Walking Tour of Jewish Berlin
Sunday, May 21, 2023, 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm

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We will follow the traces of Berlin’s Jewish community from its beginnings in the 17th century and up to our days. Having been in continuous existence for 351 years, it witnessed many of the dramatic changes that shaped the Jewish world as we know it – Reform Judaism, the Holocaust, emigration and immigration.

Yoav Sapir is 42 years old, was born in Israel and studied German-Jewish history in Jerusalem, Vienna and Berlin. He’s an active member in one of Berlin’s synagogue communities and has been guiding since 2009.

There is no charge for this event. Donations to our Programming Fund are greatly appreciated. Your confirmation email will include the Zoom link and meeting information.
https://www.torat-el.org/events/a-live-walking-tour-of-jewish-berlin/

Play Bridge - In-Person at HQ
Play Bridge is an in person, social interaction group, not a class to learn to play.
Group meets on days the Library is open, during regular Library hours.
Seating is limited and on a first come, first seated basis. Doors will not be unlocked until coordinator arrives.
Need more information? Drop by Library Headquarters in Manalapan during scheduled dates/times to speak with other Bridge enthusiasts.

Date:
Monday May 22, 2023
Time:
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Contact:
Programming 732 431 7220ext7222 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
Location:
Headquarters

Celiac Awareness Month Cooking Demo: Gluten-Free Baking (hybrid)
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LiveWell Center – 200 Wyckoff Rd, Suite 1200, Eatontown

Join Jennifer Klein, MS, RDN, Registered Dietitian at the LiveWell Center and Jonathan E. Teitelbaum, MD, Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, for a program in recognition of Celiac Awareness Month. Dr. Teitelbaum will discuss what you need to know about Celiac Disease and gluten intolerance and Jennifer will lead you through a healthy cooking demonstration featuring a gluten-free baking recipe.

Pleas email livewellcenter@rwjbh.org if you wish to attend virtually.

Event Dates
Select an event date to start registration.
May 23, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Event Location
LiveWell Center

200 Wyckoff Rd. Suite 1200

Eatontown, NJ 07724

Get Directions

Event Registration
Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Registration Type: Online Registration

Registration Info:

Attendance is free, registration required.
Event Coordinator
Jennifer Klein, MS, RD, Registered Dietitian

Move More, Do More!
Wednesday, May 24 I 9:30 -- 11:30 a.m.
200 Wyckoff Rd., Suite 1200, Eatontown
Join us at the LiveWell Center for Health and Fitness Day, a celebration of moving and staying well as we age. This event is geared towards adults 55 and older. Regardless of your fitness level, put on your sneakers and join us for a morning of healthy breakfast snacks, brain games, nutrition information, a discussion led by graduate students from Monmouth University’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, and a series of movement classes that will include yoga drumming, dance movement, and chair yoga. Space is limited!
Register Here!

Monmouth Medical Center and
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
Community Health Education Programs

May 2023

Community Garden Volunteering (in-person)

Thursdays, May - August I 9-- 10 a.m.

Grant Avenue in Eatontown, across from Husky Brook Park

Join us at the Eatontown Community Garden as we tend to the LiveWell Center’s garden bed at the shared site. The Garden is located on Grant Avenue in Eatontown, across from Husky Brook Park. Meet our staff members in the parking lot and head into the garden together to plant tomatoes, cucumbers, and zucchini. Once harvested in the summer, produce will be donated to the Eatontown food pantry. Call Abby Thompson, Program Director, at 862.781.3542 with any questions!

Eatontown Community Garden on Grant Ave, Eatontown

Join us at the Eatontown Community Garden as we tend to the LiveWell Center’s garden bed at the shared site. The Garden is located on Grant Avenue in Eatontown, across from Husky Brook Park. Meet our staff members in the parking lot and head into the garden together to plant tomatoes, cucumbers, and zucchini. Once harvested in the summer, produce will be donated to the Eatontown food pantry. Call Abby Thompson, Program Director, at 862.781.3542 with any questions!

Event DatesSelect an event date to start registration.

May 4, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am
May 11, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am
May 18, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am
May 25, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am

Event Location

Eatontown Community Garden

Grant Ave

Eatontown, NJ 07724

Get Directions

Event Registration

Price: Free

Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Registration Type: Online Registration

Registration Info:

Attendance is free, registration encouraged.

Event Coordinator

Abby Thompson, Program Directorabigail.thompson@rwjbh.org

Register Here!

Free Computer Class — Thu May 25, 2023 5:30pm
Thursday, May 25

Free Computer Class

5:30p-7:30p

Neptune Library

25 Neptune Blvd, Neptune Twp

RSVP Required: 732-775-8241

Historic Portland Place Tours
Wednesday-Sunday, May 24-28, 2023

10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Tour this beautifully restored 18th century house with exhibits that help tell the story of the region's history and the Hartshorne family legacy in Monmouth County. Tours are limited to 10 persons and may be suspended during inclement weather. Register on site at the Portland Place Visitor Center, Hartshorne Woods Park, Locust, day of tour. FREE!

Thompson Park Canoe Rentals

Saturday & Sunday, May 27 & 28, 2023

10 a.m.-3 p.m.
732-842-4000

Canoes will be available for rent on Marlu Lake in Thompson Park, Lincroft. All equipment provided; limited number of canoes available. Open to ages 3 and up, under 18 with adult. All rentals must be returned by 3 p.m. Fee is $15 per boat for 1-3 people for two hours. Cash or check only.
Marlu Lake Canoe Rentals        
All equipment is provided; limited number of canoes available. The cost is $15 per boat for 1-3 people for two hours of canoeing; cash or check only. Open to ages 3 and up; under 18 with adult. All rentals must be returned by 3 p.m.

Rentals are available from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on the following weekend:
May 27 & 28
June 10 & 11
June 24 & 25
July 8 & 9
July 22 & 23
August 5 & 6
August 19 & 20
September 2 & 3

Spanish Story Time (Main)
Saturday, May 27, 12:00 - 1:00 pmEvery 2 weeks on Saturday
Spanish Story Time with Miss Cristina
Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the Month at 12pm at the Main Library

Saturday27
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Spanish Story Time (Main)

Join Miss Cristina for a special Spanish story time and a take-home craft! Call 732-222-3900, Ext. 2320 for information.

Historic Battery Lewis Tours

Saturday-Monday, May 27-29, 2023

11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tour the restored Historic Battery Lewis in the Rocky Point section of Hartshorne Woods Park, Highlands, and learn about the history of this important former coastal defense site. FREE!
Hartshorne Woods Park

1402 Portland Road, Highlands, NJ (Rocky Point Entrance) 07732  
307 Navesink Avenue, Locust, NJ (Buttermilk Valley Entrance) 07716    
239 Locust Avenue, Locust, NJ (Claypit Creek) 07760  
200 Hartshorne Road, Middletown (Historic Portland Place) 07760   
732-872-0336 - Ranger Station
Park Brochure & Map  | Tick Advisory   
Park opens at 7 a.m. daily, year round.      
Closing time is 8:30 p.m. through April 30; 9 p.m. May 1-June 4; and 9:30 p.m. June 5-July 16.

PARK NEWS:
Tours of Historic Portland Place resume May 6. See details.  Weekend tours of Historic Battery Lewis resume May 27.

Decoration Day Celebration at Historic Longstreet Farm

Monday, May 29, 2023

12-3 p.m.

Enjoy the good company of family and friends at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, as we honor this early American holiday. FREE!
Historic Longstreet Farm

44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel 07733

732-946-3758 
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Free Weekend Activities 
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily; extended hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Memorial Day-Labor Day  

Tuesday May 30, 2023
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.Singing Bowl Meditation (virtual program is available 24/7) : MONCO
Enjoy a Singing Bowl Meditation Session -available 24/7. After a hearty welcome, Yogi Steven's session is wordless Please watch here

If needed, the introduction session is available here (Watch Here)

Both variations are presented by Yogi Steven Russell of Becoming Sound Yoga

We hear about self-care, mindfulness and meditation practices more often these days. These positive practices have been in use for thousands of years to bring lives into balance. Stimulation of brain waves brings focus to stress relief. You may find that using singing bowls will help calm thoughts, relieve tension, and help you become more conscious of your breathing. This consciousness may promote a sense of inner calm and relaxation.

Steven Russell is a certified Yoga Teacher and professional musician. Please enjoy the accompanying Personal Wellness videos in this series, which will be available to watch on the Monmouth County Library’s YouTube Channel.

Permission to present a program on behalf of the Virtual Library or in Library facilities is not an endorsement by the Library. This program is protected by copyright law; recording in any manner, without written agreement from the presenter, is strictly prohibited.

CONTACT: Programming 732-431-7220 x 7222 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
LOCATION: ONLINE

Virtual Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Support Group
REGISTER NOW

Are you a pregnant or new mom?

Are you feeling like motherhood isn’t what you thought it would be?

Do you have feelings of anxiety, panic, rage or sadness?

You are not alone. You could be experiencing one of the most common complications of childbirth, Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders, this is temporary and treatable, and we can help. We are pleased to offer our communities a safe place and a judgment-free group for new and expecting moms to connect online. We understand that during this time of COVID-19, increased isolation and increased concerns about crowds/gatherings may be preventing you from reaching out for help.

Join our virtual community, led by a Perinatal Mood Disorder certified specialist in this field, who can answer your questions, validate your feelings and concerns, and offer more resources if needed.

For more information and to be sent the link to participate in the group please register online.

Event DatesSelect an event date to start registration.

May 24, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm

May 31, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm

Jun 7, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm

Jun 14, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm

Jun 21, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm

Event Location

Online

Event Registration

Price: Free

Registration Type: Online Registration

Registration Info: https://www.rwjbh.org/events/register/?Event=15765

Please register for the event online. You will be sent a link to participate in the event via email from the event coordinator.