Open Pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Area
Monday, July 31, 2023
848-456-4278Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. The Open Pool schedule is as follows: 7-9 a.m. Early Bird Workout and 2-8 p.m. Open Swim. Daily, monthly and season swim passes available.
The LiveWell Center's Green Market
It’s the season to buy local fresh fruits and vegetables! Stop by the Anne Vogel Family Care and Wellness Center at 200 Wyckoff Rd, Eatontown, 07724 for our Green Market. Purchase local, fresh, and affordable fruits and veggies. Our registered dietitian will provide meal ideas using this week’s produce. Market is credit card only and a free reusable grocery bag is given at purchase. Come see us rain or shine!
Event Dates
Jul 25, 2023 11:30am - 2:00pm
Aug 1, 2023 11:30am - 2:00pm
Aug 8, 2023 11:30am - 2:00pm
Aug 15, 2023 11:30am - 2:00pm
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: No Registration Required
Event Coordinator
Abby Thompson, Program Director
abigail.thompson@rwjbh.org
Kids! Rock and Rhyme with Mr. Jon - Virtual Branch
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Rock and Rhyme with Mr. Jon!
Join Parent's Choice Award winning Mr. Jon and Friends for an interactive and energetic VIRTUAL musical event for the whole family!
Can't make it? Watch on demand through August 31 on the MCL Kids page!
CONTACT: Children's Department - Danya Romaner-Schussler 732-431-7220 x7227 dromaner@monmouthcountylib.org
LOCATION: ONLINE
Enviro-Quest at Big Brook Park
Thursday, August 3, 2023
11 a.m.
Meet at the dock in Big Brook Park, Marlboro, and follow the Enviro-Quest signs to where the Park System Naturalist is waiting. Once there, join in a mini-nature lesson, activity, or walk for 30-60 minutes of nature-based fun. FREE
Healthy Summer Desserts (hybrid)
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Join us in the demonstration kitchen to learn how to prepare a healthier summer treat that will satisfy any sweet tooth!
Please email livewellcenter@rwjbh.org if you wish to attend virtually.
Event DatesSelect an event date to start registration.
Aug 4, 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
Penny Rug Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm
Saturday, August 5, 2023
1-3 p.m.
732-946-3758Visit Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and see how thrifty homemakers would use scraps of wool or felted wool from old clothing to create designs for mats or rugs. Be inspired to create your own mat or rug. FREE!
Cookstove Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm
Saturday, August 5, 2023
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
See what's cooking on the woodstove at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and discover how recipes, cooking techniques and kitchens have changed since the 1890s. FREE!
.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:
Sunday Aug 6, 2023
Contact:
HQ Reference 732-431-7220 x 7222 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
Location:
ONLINE
Virtual Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Support Group
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Do you have questions about pregnancy or breastfeeding?
We are pleased to offer our communities a safe place for new and expecting moms to connect online.
In a friendly virtual environment our Board Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and Lactation Consultants will provide guidance and answer questions about what to expect during pregnancy, birth and postpartum, as well as, latch issues, breast/nipple pain, milk supply concerns, pumping, supplementation, returning to work and weaning for breastfeeding mothers.
We are here to support you. For more information and to be sent the link to participate in the group please register online.
Held on Mondays from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Event Dates
Select an event date to start registration.
Jul 31, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Aug 7, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Aug 14, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Aug 21, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Aug 28, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sep 4, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sep 11, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sep 18, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sep 25, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Event Location
Event Registration
Price: Free
Sponsoring Facility: Clara Maass Medical Center
Community Medical Center
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Jersey City Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset
RWJBarnabas Health
Registration Type: Online Registration
Registration Info:
Please register for the event online. You will be sent a link to participate in the event via email from the event coordinator.
Kids! Mini Masterpieces: Ice Painting - Marlboro
ages 2 ½ and up (with parent or caregiver)
Registration Required | Supplies are Limited
Join us to create a unique art project. Be sure to dress for mess!
Please choose only one date and time for each event.
Ice Painting: Tuesday, August 8 from 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm OR Thursday, August 10 from 4:15 - 4:45 pm.
Please call or email the library if you are unable to attend a program that you have registered for.
Date:
Tuesday Aug 8, 2023
Time:
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Contact:
Marlboro Children's - Ms. Robin 732.536.9406 rguy@monmouthcountylib.org
Location:
Marlboro
Registration will begin on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Join us at Bayshore Waterfront Park in Port Monmouth for this hands-on nature program. Discover a variety of fish, crabs, and other sea creatures as we pull a long seine net along the edge of Sandy Hook Bay. Closed-toe shoes are required. Meet on the beach near the parking lot. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. This program is designed for individuals and families. Weather permitting. FREE!
Tobacco and Nicotine Recovery Group
Open to anyone with a nicotine or tobacco addiction who is currently in recovery or working towards recovery. Led by Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist, topics vary weekly and groups run on Thursday from 10 – 11 a.m. at the LiveWell Center. To register, please contact the Quit Center at 833.795.QUIT (7848) or email quitcenter@rwjbh.org.
Event Dates
Jul 27, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am
Aug 3, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am
Aug 10, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am
Aug 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: Institute for Prevention & Recovery
Monmouth Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
Registration Type: Call to Register
Registration Info:
To register, please contact the Quit Center at 833.795.QUIT (7848) or email quitcenter@rwjbh.org.
The Keeper's Log: First Keep of Sea Girt Lighthouse Abraham Wolf
Major Abraham Wolf, a former Union Army major, was Sea Girt Lighthouse's first keeper, posted in 1896. With a military bearing and a striking impression in his sharp uniform, coupled with a no-nonsense approach toward his duties, he served as one of the finest in the Lighthouse service. Wolf worked seven years at Sea Girt Lighthouse and by the end of his tenure was in his early 70s, making him the oldest keeper on active duty. Sea Girt Lighthouse is the last live-in lighthouse built on the Atlantic coast. Learn about his duties and experience coming from the civil war into the Lighthouse Service and join in an interesting discussion about a little-known part of our coastal navigation history from a time before computers and satellites.
About the Presenter: Gunnery Sergeant Kenneth J. Serfass was a civil war reenactor but now is a first-person impressionist with nearly fifty years of study of his childhood hero, Ulysses S. Grant. A U.S. Marine since 1984, his final tour was with the First Marine Division Band during Operation Iraqi Freedom, retiring from the Marine Corps in July of 2004 to become a music teacher. Ken began appearing as General Grant in 2009 while living in San Diego, and his work has inspired two books he is writing. He is the first Grant impressionist to present his own topics at the General Grant National Memorial in New York City, and and has developed Junior Ranger programs for the National Park Service with a goal of bringing America’s youth closer to history.
As a reminder, no registration or library card is required to enjoy this event.
Date:
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Time:
2:00 PM
Contact:
HQ Reference 732-431-7220 x7222 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
Location:
.Headquarters
Open Shoot Archery
Saturday, August 12, 2023
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Join us for this open shoot at the Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft. This is NOT a beginner instructional program. If you are new to archery, register for one of our instructional classes prior to attending. All equipment is provided. Open to ages 10 and up; under 18 with adult. The cost is $10 per person; cash or check only.
Woodworking at Walnford
Sunday, August 13, 2023
12-3 p.m.
609-259-6275
Watch local woodworker Don demonstrate 19th century woodworking at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE!
Machinery Expo at Historic Longstreet Farm
Sunday, August 13, 2023
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Historic Longstreet Farm's machinery will be out of storage and in full view for one day only! Staff will be on-hand to discuss the mechanics of the farm’s horse-drawn implements and household/kitchen equipment. FREE!
Story Time at Historic Walnford
Sunday, August 13, 2023
11-11:45 a.m.
609-259-6275
Join us as we read a story in front of the picturesque Crosswicks Creek at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Bring a snack and a blanket or towel. Open to ages 2-7, with adult. FREE!
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Established 1854
300 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740
732-222-1411
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St. Brigid's Pantry
At Saint Brigid's we want to involve the whole community in a way that teaches empathy, encourages respect and nurtures compassion. St. Brigid's Pantry welcomes the stranger, feeds the hungry, and relieves the struggles of people in our community every week. The people we serve are our neighbors and friends.
The dignity and respect for every human being is our goal and our promise at Baptism.
Volunteers are always needed. The donations we receive from local churches, community groups and schools, are sorted by volunteers, placed on shelves, and bagged for distribution. Please call the Church office to schedule a time to come in and fill out a volunteer application.
St. Brigid’s Pantry is open:
Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m -1:00 p.m.
Referrals from social service agencies and pre-registration are not required. Clients may register during our normal operating hours.
Children's Chess Club/Bucky James
Children's Chess Club - New Location!
Every Monday at 4pm at the Bucky James Center, 231 Wilbur Ray Avenue, Long Branch
Children's Chess Club is open to children and teens between the ages of 5 and 17 who wish to practice their skills against other students. A chess teacher will be available during the scheduled time. All levels are welcome! This club takes place in the Children's Department of the Main Library. Contact Nmarshall@longbranchlib.org with any questions or call 732-222-3900, Ext. 2320.
Coastal Communities Family Success Center
Monmouth County Dept. of Social Services is here every Tuesday & Thursday!
August Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
300 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Angela Diaz will assist with applications and inquiries for SNAP, NJ FamilyCare, and TANF/GA on Tuesdays. Stacy Blair-Inman and Luba DeBlase will help connect Monmouth County residents to resources and programs for a variety of needs on Thursdays. No appointments necessary and all are welcome!
Fitness in the Park
WHEN:August 23, 2023 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
WHERE:Riverside Gardens Park
40 W Front St
Red Bank, NJ 07701
USA
COST:Free
CONTACT:
Red Bank Family YMCA
Email
RED BANK FAMILY YMCA
Let’s Get Fit Together!
In partnership with the Red Bank Parks and Recreation Department, FREE fitness classes led by Red Bank Family YMCA instructors are offered to the community at no cost on Wednesday evenings, June 21 – Aug. 23, from 6-7 p.m. at Riverside Gardens Park in Red Bank. Participants should dress comfortably and bring water, as well as a towel or mat for Yoga and Pilates.
The 2023 Fitness in the Park schedule is as follows:
Zumba
June 21, July 12, August 2, August 23
Pilates
June 28, July 19, August 9
Yoga
July 5, July 26, August 16
For more information email membership@ymcanj.org. In the case of inclement weather, please call the Y at 732.741.2504, ext. 210, for possible cancellations.
Citizenship Class/Immigration Services (St. James Church)
This weekly FREE Class is NJ residents who are lawful, permanent residents (Green Card holders) who are applying for citizenship. This class will teach the specific material required to pass the USCIS Citizenship test. The instructor speaks Spanish and English. Presented by Jewish Family Services. Please contact John Tello for more information: 732-777-1940 or 973-418-1885. This class is located on the Community Floor of the Main Library.
Monmouth County Social Services Assistance @ Bayshore Family Success Center
Aug 18 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Monmouth County Social Services Assistance @ Bayshore Family Success Center | Middletown Township | New Jersey | United States
Every 1st and 3rd Friday, we will have Social Services on site to assist and process applications for TANF, SNAP, GA, and health insurance. Contact us via phone or email with any questions.
PROVISIONS PROMISED PANTRY
Provisions Promised Pantry is a ministry at Bethel. Its mission is to help eradicate hunger and food insecurities. We strive to supply individuals and families with the extra assistance they need. Our focus is to bridge the gap with supplemental items, so no one is without the necessities of life.
PLEASE REGISTER HERE AS A RECIPIENT
Bluegrass and Old-Time Music at Thompson Park
Sunday, August 20, 2023
12-5 p.m.
The Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association will meet outside the Thompson Park Theater Barn, Lincroft, for a jam session. Bring your own bass, banjo, fiddle, mandolin or guitar to join in, or just stop by and enjoy an afternoon music. Weather permitting. FREE!
Afternoon Tea with the LiveWell Center (hybrid)
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LiveWell Center – 200 Wyckoff Rd, Suite 1200, Eatontown
On 7/17: Join us at the LiveWell Center for afternoon tea with our program director as we find meaning in words and write “blackout poetry,” a style of writing where you take a written piece of text from a book, newspaper, or magazine and redact words to come up with your very own poetry. All materials provided. Tea and light refreshments will be served to those who attend in-person.
On 8/21: Join us at the LiveWell Center for afternoon tea with our program director as we paint the step stones that make a path in our community garden plot. All materials provided. Tea and light refreshments will be served to those who attend in-person.
Please email livewellcenter@rwjbh.org if you wish to attend virtually.
Event Dates
Select an event date to start registration.
Aug 21, 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
Food Distribution / Dia de Dispensa
August 22 2023 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Casa Freehold
732-409-3111
View Organizer Website
info@casafreehold.org
Casa Freehold
4 Jackson Street
Freehold, New Jersey 07728
Fitness in the Park
WHEN:
Several Dates
Repeats
WHERE:
Riverside Gardens Park
40 W Front St
Red Bank, NJ 07701
USA
COST:
Free
CONTACT:
Red Bank Family YMCA
Email
RED BANK FAMILY YMCA
Let’s Get Fit Together!
In partnership with the Red Bank Parks and Recreation Department, FREE fitness classes led by Red Bank Family YMCA instructors are offered to the community at no cost on Wednesday evenings, June 21 – Aug. 23, from 6-7 p.m. at Riverside Gardens Park in Red Bank. Participants should dress comfortably and bring water, as well as a towel or mat for Yoga and Pilates.
The 2023 Fitness in the Park schedule is as follows:
Zumba
June 21, July 12, August 2, August 23
Pilates
June 28, July 19, August 9
Yoga
July 5, July 26, August 16
For more information email membership@ymcanj.org. In the case of inclement weather, please call the Y at 732.741.2504, ext. 210, for possible cancellations.
Family Fun Night @ Bayshore Family Success Center
Aug 24 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Family Fun Night @ Bayshore Family Success Center | Middletown Township | New Jersey | United States
Need a break from cooking and the weekly routine? Look no further! Register for our monthly Family Fun Nights! Each month will feature and different family fun activity. Dinner is included. Registration is required. Email us at familysuccess@ymcanj.org
Neighborhood Connections to Health
Mobile Pantry
When: Fri, August 25, 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Where: 16 Mc Lean St, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA (map)
Description: Distributing fresh produce, dairy, meats, and more. Call 908-692-7338 with questions! Distribuyendo productos frescos, lacteos, carnes, verduras, y otros productos nutritivos. Si tienes preguntas llama al equipo al 732-687-1588
Saint Dorothea's Church
Food Pantry
HOME
FOOD PANTRY
Schedule
Food pick-ups are held on the
second and fourth Saturday of the month - 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
second and fourth Wednesday of of the month - 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
You must bring your own bags to receive the food. Please try to be on line at least 15 minutes before closing time. Thank You.
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 Aug 27, 2023
Contact:
HQ Reference 732-431-7220 x7222 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
Location:
ONLINE
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 Aug 28, 2023
Time:
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Contact:
HQ Reference 732 431 7220ext7222 mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
Location:
Headquarters
Tech Tuesday at the Main Library
Free Troubleshooting for computers and mobile devices! Bring your device to Sal in our Computer Lab.Technical services provided:
Error Messages on Screen
Low processing speeds
Junk file, software and application clean-up
Software installation
User setting enhancements
Email troubleshooting
Questions? Email Sromero@longbranchlib.org or call 732-222-3900, ext. 2270
First Aid for the Aging Adult at the LiveWell Center (in-person)
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Are you ready for the unexpected mishap? Join us as we discuss what you need in your first aid box to be prepared for any accident that may arise. Light refreshments will be served.
Event Dates
Select an event date to start registration.
Aug 30, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am
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
Claire Verruni, Community Health RN
Movement for Better Balance at MMCSC (in-person)
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This class takes place at the Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus. Regardless of body type or fitness level, this class is designed to improve balance and posture. Movement waiver is required for all participants.
Event Dates
Select an event date to start registration.
Jul 27, 2023 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Aug 10, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Aug 17, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Aug 24, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Aug 31, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Event Location
Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus
600 River Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Get Directions
Event Registration
Price: Free