(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Acclaimed international violinist Dr. David Podles returns to the Ocean County Library for a series of “Musical Medleys” during the month of May at the OCL Stafford, Plumsted, and Brick branches. Please register at www.theoceancountylibrary.org/events to attend one of these free programs.

* “Gardens in the Spring,” Stafford Branch - 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin, (609) 597-3381, onTuesday, May 2. Feel the liveliness of spring with evocative folk, classical and jazz selections that embody the spirit of the season. Showtime is 2:00pm.

* “Musical Journey Around the World,” Plumsted Branch – 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, (609) 758-7888, on Saturday, May 6. Take a refreshing global tour with poignant classical and folk songs of France, Israel, Hungary, Norway, and more. Showtime is 12:00pm.

* “International Music of the Movies,” Brick Branch – 301 Chambers Bridge Road, (732) 477-4513, on Saturday, May 13. Reminisce with memorable songs of films from the 1930s to the 1990s, including The Thomas Crown Affair, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Titanic, and many others. Showtime is 2:00pm.

Dr. Podles, laureate of three prestigious international competitions, has performed solo and in symphony, chamber, orchestra and ballet ensembles in Russia and the former Soviet Republics, and at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and other New York venues.