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Celebrate Adventure! Summer Reading Kickoff at Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 06/04/2024

(LAVALLETTE, NJ) -- Dive into summer with the Ocean County Library and jump into fun activities during the family-friendly Summer Reading Kickoff at the OCL Upper Shores Branch on Friday, June 28, 2024 from 10:00am until 2:00pm. This all-ages outdoor event will be a genuine community bonding experience. Bring the children for the big Touch-a-Truck featuring Lavallette police, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and beach patrollers.

The Kickoff’s first hour will be siren-free and horn-free. There will be crafting for children and chances for all attendees to win great prizes.

Adults, teens and children can win prizes during the Library’s Summer Reading competition through September 13. Track your progress through OCL’s Beanstack portal, earn digital “badges” for your accomplishments, find out about branch events, and even write reviews.

Please register at https://tinyurl.com/UPOclSummer for this free event. For more information, stop by the OCL Upper Shores Branch, 112 Jersey City Avenue, Lavallette, call (732) 793-3996, or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org

Keep up with Library programs and events at www.theoceancountylibrary.org, and on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Spotify, and Pinterest.




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