Big Book Sale to Benefit the Friends of the Island Library

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Big Book Sale to Benefit the Friends of the Island Library

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originally published: 08/26/2026

(SURF CITY, NJ) -- The Friends of the Island Library will have a two-day book sale event from 9:00am to 3:00pm on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library.

Book donations will be accepted on Thursday, September 17 from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

All proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Island Library. The Friends of the Library are a vital community resource that provides local support for Ocean County Library’s branches. Funds are used to expand programming at branches and support ongoing projects.

The book sale is open to all ages.

For more information, call 609-494-2480, or stop by the branch at 217 South Central Avenue, Surf City, New Jersey.

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There are multiple performances including:

Saturday, October 17, 2026
@ 2:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
Manasquan, NJ

A beloved musical based on Charles Dickens' timeless novel, Oliver! tells the story of a young boy searching for home and belonging. Featuring unforgettable songs like "Food, Glorious Food," "Consider Yourself," and "As Long As He Needs Me," this classic remains a moving and uplifting theatrical experience.

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Denise

Denise Miller & Son And Friends

Saturday, October 17, 2026
@ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
Tuckerton, NJ

Denise Miller is a singer-songwriter in the Country-Folk genre. Her influences are John Denver and Joni Mitchell.

Tusk

Tusk

Saturday, October 17, 2026
@ 8:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center
Carteret, NJ

Tusk has been criss-crossing the country for over 15 years as The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute. But of all the Fleetwood Mac tributes playing around the United States today, what exactly sets Tusk apart?

Brian

Brian McKnight In Concert

Saturday, October 17, 2026
@ 8:00pm
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage
Rahway, NJ

Brian McKnight has earned himself a spot in contemporary music history and is one of the most consistent and enduring R&B artists today.

A Beat of Our Own

There are multiple performances including:

Saturday, October 17, 2026
@ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
Princeton, NJ

From the Tony Award-winning producers of Hadestown comes A Beat of Our Own — a brand-new musical comedy that pulls you straight into the pulsating rhythms, kaleidoscopic colors and raw energy of competitive bhangra dance.

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ADVANCED EVENTS

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EVENT PREVIEWS

Anthony Nelson to Headline 6th Annual ROCC FEST - From Praise to Presence

Anthony Nelson to Headline 6th Annual ROCC FEST - From Praise to Presence

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Roseville Outreach Community Corporation presents the 6th Annual ROCC FEST - From Praise to Presence jazz gospel concert on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Roseville Church in Newark. The event begins at 6:00pm and is headlined by Anthony Nelson.

Speranza Theatre Company presents a reading of "Sylvia

Speranza Theatre Company presents a reading of "Sylvia's Moxie" by Margo Hammond on October 17th

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Speranza Theatre Company presents Sylvia's Moxie by Margo Hammond at the Museum of Jersey City History on October 17, 2026 at 6:30pm. This is a developmental reading and talk-back with the playwright.

River Union Stage presents the premiere of their first film project "NJ Stories of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" on October 17th

River Union Stage presents the premiere of their first film project "NJ Stories of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" on October 17th

(FLEMINGTON, NJ) -- River Union Stage presents the premiere of their first film project, NJ Stories of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Historic Hunterdon County Courthouse in Flemington. The event begins at 7:00pm.

The Summit Playhouse presents "By The Water"

The Summit Playhouse presents "By The Water"

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- The Summit Playhouse presents By The Water weekends from October 17 to November 1, 2026. This play by Sharyn Rothstein takes place in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, in which the Murphy family struggles to rebuild their Staten Island home and their lives.

Brad Upton to Kick Off New Comedy Series at StocktonPAC on October 17th

Brad Upton to Kick Off New Comedy Series at StocktonPAC on October 17th

(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- Stand-up comedian Brad Upton will headline a new comedy series at Stockton University’s Performing Arts Center on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Showtime is 7:30pm.

Zombies, Comedy, and Costume Contest Come to Hackensack on October 17th

Zombies, Comedy, and Costume Contest Come to Hackensack on October 17th

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- North Jersey's award-winning improv comedy troupe, Howdy Stranger, brings its annual Halloween show to the Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 8:00pm. Audience members are encouraged to dress in costumes for fun or to enter the evening's costume contest for a chance to win a prize.

The Theater Project to present a reading of "Domestic Blitz" on October 17th

The Theater Project to present a reading of "Domestic Blitz" on October 17th

(CRANFORD, NJ) -- Domestic Blitz, Stephanie Griffin's farce about exhausting family dynamics, is up next in The Theater Project's 2026 New Play Readings series and scheduled on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Cranford Community Center's 110-seat theater. Admission is free, with no registration required. The event begins at 2:00pm.

A Book In Hand Reading of "Twelve Incompetent Jurors" to take place October 17-18

A Book In Hand Reading of "Twelve Incompetent Jurors" to take place October 17-18

(OLD BRIDGE, NJ) -- The Middlesex Bar Foundation in collaboration with Main Street Theatre Company presents a book in hand reading of Twelve Incompetent Jurors with two performances from October 17-18, 2026. The play by Ian McWethy is about a man accused of abducting half a dozen cats. He admits it. It's an open-and-shut case, even for a jury filled with oddballs – with the exception of one sane juror.

Stevie Van Zandt and Teachrock to be Honored by Count Basie Center for the Arts on Saturday

Stevie Van Zandt and Teachrock to be Honored by Count Basie Center for the Arts on Saturday

(RED BANK, NJ) -- For Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Van Zandt, Saturday, October 17, 2026 will bring together two defining parts of a career that has long extended beyond the stage, celebrating both his impact on music and culture and his commitment to the educators shaping the next generation.

CarteretPAC presents Tusk - The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute on Saturday

CarteretPAC presents Tusk - The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute on Saturday

(CARTERET, NJ) -- Tusk, the classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute, will perform at the Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 8:00pm. Tusk has been criss-crossing the country for over 15 years as The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute. But of all the Fleetwood Mac tributes playing around the United States today, what exactly sets Tusk apart?

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