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Regular Activities for Adults at Manchester Library

August 28, 2018

MANCHESTER – The Ocean County Library will host activities for adults in September at its Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial Drive.

“Advanced French Club” 6 p.m. Monday, September 10. This meeting will feature a film screening and discussion. This group meets once per month. This is primarily a conversation group to discuss topical events in French, read and discuss French texts, and engage in other French-oriented activities. It is geared toward individuals who are more fluent in the language.

“Chicks with Sticks” 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, September 12, 19, and 26 and 2 p.m. Thursdays, September 13 and 27. Participants work on individual knitting and crocheting projects while sharing ideas, patterns, and friendship. No registration required.

“Quilting Bee” 1 p.m. Fridays, September 14 and 28. Meetings take place the first and third Friday of each month. Members work on individual and group projects while exchanging ideas, patterns, techniques, and conversation. No registration required.

“Chess Club” 12 p.m. Fridays, September 14, 21, and 28. Play chess in a relaxed atmosphere and share your love for the game. Participants may bring their own game set. No registration required.

“Writers Circle” 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 18. Writers critique one another’s work and discuss issues pertinent to authorship and getting published. No registration required.

“Beginning/Intermediate French Club” 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 18. This group meets once per month. Study the basics of the French language: vocabulary, grammar, and basic conversation. The branch’s French-American librarian will coach participants with vocabulary, grammar, and accent. This meeting will cover vocabulary and expressions for vacationing, French holidays, and observances.

“Book Chat” 2 p.m. Thursday, September 20. The group meets the third Thursday of each month. Participants discuss what they have been reading to the rest of the group and pick up ideas for what to read next. No registration required.

“Calming Coloring” 2 p.m. Friday, September 21. This program takes place on the third Friday of each month. Spend the afternoon creating, listening to soothing music, and relaxing with like-minded adults at the library. Coloring sheets, pencils, markers, and crayons will be supplied free of charge. This event usually features aroma therapy and a therapy dog.

To register, or for more information about these events, call 732-657-7600 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.