(LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- In honor of Patriot Day 2023, the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch invites children and families to meet local police officers and learn how they protect the community. “Hometown Heroes” will take place on Tuesday, September 12. The event begins at 10:30am.

During the hour-long program, officers of the Lacey Township Police Department will demonstrate equipment inside the vehicles which patrol township streets and highways, and gear that they use every day in their ongoing mission to keep residents safe.

The nationwide observance of Patriot Day will take place Monday, September 11.

Please register at www.theoceancountylibrary.org/events to attend this free program. For more details, visit the OCL Lacey Branch, 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River, or call (609) 693-8566.