Jackson library lists programs and events

JACKSON — The Jackson library, Jackson Drive, will have the following displays and programs during the month of August:

Acrylic and oil paintings by Linda Sloan will be on exhibit in the meeting room. World War II model airplanes will be in the foyer case. Winning designs from the “Make Splash with LEGOS” program will be in the stairway area display cases. “Make Splash” mural, posters and artwork will be displayed on the walls of the children’s area.

The library’s 2010 Summer Reading Club for children age 2 through sixth grade ends Aug. 16. Register now and read five books by Aug. 16 to earn a Friends of the Library raffle ticket and get an invitation to the Summer Reading Celebrations.

A full calendar of all other August programs is available online and at the children’s department information desk.

For a schedule of computer classes, call the library or visit the reference desk.

• Knitting and crocheting service group, Aug. 2 and Aug. 16, 6:30 p.m.

• English Conversation Groups will meet Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 7 p.m.

• Book discussion about “Annie Freeman’s Fabulous Traveling Funeral” by Kris Radish, Aug. 3, 7 p.m.

• Super Smash Brothers Brawl Tournament for ages 12-25, Aug. 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

• SAT practice test, Aug. 7, 9:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Book discussion about “A Place to Land” by Martha Manning, Aug. 10, 1 p.m.

• SAT test tips, Aug. 11, 7 p.m.

• Microsoft Word for Beginners, Aug. 14, 10 a.m.

• “Teen Click” photography series for students in grades 8-12, part III, Aug. 14, 10 a.m.

• Friends of Jackson Library meeting, Aug. 19, 7 p.m. (all are welcome).

• Ninja Day with USA Martial Arts, Aug. 20, 10 a.m. for children age 3, with adult; 11 a.m. for children ages 7-10.

• Gaming Night for students in grades 6- 12 (video games), Aug. 25, 7 p.m.

• Writers group for published or nonpublished writers, Aug. 26, 7 p.m. (www.jacksonwritersgroup.com)

• “Farbissen” — the re-telling of “A Christmas Carol” with a Jewish twist; a musical theater production by Jesse Walker.

• Microsoft Word Intermediate course, Aug. 31, 10 a.m.

For more information about any library programs, or to register, call 732-928-4400 or visit the website at www.theoceancountylibrary. org.