BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP – The Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch extends an open invitation to join in its 30th Anniversary Celebration, with exciting programs, entertainment, and refreshments on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

The fun begins with the “Talewise Dry Ice Show” at 10 AM. The super-frosty substance is the core of a science learning adventure and an interactive story called “Dragons & The Ice Sorceress.” The audience will decide how the story unfolds, and audience volunteers will help to conduct the experiments.

New Jersey-based Talewise was founded by Andrew Piccirillo in 2004 as an engaging way to introduce science concepts to youngsters. The organization now features shows, workshops and displays for children and teens in 34 cities throughout the United States.

Light refreshments will be available in the Meeting Rom starting at 11 AM. Then, get ready to romp to hits of the ‘60s and ‘70s with Jersey Shore favorites the Frog Jam Band at 2 PM.

The musicians in the Frog Jam Band have played, together and separately, for decades. “Our members are all friends, retired from our ‘real’ jobs, and all share in the fun of playing the music we grew up with,” said drummer and manager Marty Szumera. “We’re independent, self-employed musicians and singers. The ‘45s’ we all played at home, or the transistor radios we listened to, brought to each one of us the best music of our lives.”

The “Talewise Dry Ice Show” is recommended for children age 3 to 11 and their families. Please register at www.theoceancountylibrary.org/events to attend this free program. No registration is required to attend the day-long event. For more information, visit the OCL Barnegat Branch, 12 Burr Street, or call (609) 698-3331.

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