Celebrate New Jersey’s rich musical heritage as pianist and vocalist Jay Daniels presents Jersey Boys and Jersey Girls: Music Born in the Garden State. It’s a concert that pays homage to legendary artists who called the Garden State home. From Frank Sinatra’s iconic "My Way," to Whitney Houston’s lively "I Wanna Dance with Somebody," Dionne Warwick's timeless "Walk on By," and Bruce Springsteen's classic "Hungry Heart," Jay Daniels reimagines these beloved songs with a fresh, jazz- inspired twist. Each performance offers a new perspective on the melodies that have shaped generations.

Three Ordinary Girls by Tim Brady

RSVP by contacting the library at: (609) 492-7081

For millennia before Europeans reached New Jersey shores, the Lenape/Munsee people were living on the land between the Delaware River and the Atlantic coastal shorelines.  These waterways provided vital food sources and transportation routes for these people populating local forests and shores.  When colonists came in the mid-17th century, the Lenape’s struggle to survive occupation began. This interactive talk will reveal more about these peoples than we learned in school.

Presenter Rick Geffken is a Trustee of the Shrewsbury Historical Society, Past-president and Trustee of the Jersey Coast Heritage Museum at Sandlass House; an advisor for the Tinton Falls Historic Preservation Commission; and advisor to the Monmouth County Historical Association. He has taught classes at Monmouth University and Brookdale Community College.

You spend a lifetime accumulating treasures, trinkets and memories. All that “stuff” can make downsizing and decluttering feel like a monumental endeavor.

Join us at the Beach Haven Library at 1:00 pm on February 28th as we bring you tips and tricks to tackle even the most daunting task of decluttering.

Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

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The Hindenburg was the largest flying object ever constructed by man. It was a modern marvel of luxury and technology, a literal ocean liner in the sky. However on May 6th, 1937 at Naval Air Station Lakewood, the Hindenburg was engulfed and destroyed in a terrible fire.

Two separate investigations, one by the U.S. and one by Nazi Germany, failed to concretely determine its cause. Like any good mystery, conspiracy theories abound. Was it sabotage? Was it pilot error? Was it lightning? Was it a coverup?

Join us at the Beach Haven Library for a deep dive into the history,
construction and destruction of one of the most famous aviation
accidents in history.

When women ran fifth avenue by Julie Satow

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ARE YOU TIRED OF JANUARY YET?
DO YOU MISS YOUR BIG BOX OF CRAYOLA CRAYONS?

Please join us on January 10th and 24th at 2:30 PM
for CHAT AND COLOR

We will chase away those dull gray days with some coloring and chatting. Please feel free to bring a beverage or snack, but we'll provide the crayons, colored pencils, and an assortment of age-appropriate pages. You may also bring along your own art supplies if you prefer.

ARE YOU TIRED OF JANUARY YET?
DO YOU MISS YOUR BIG BOX OF CRAYOLA CRAYONS?

Please join us on January 10th and 24th at 2:30 PM
for CHAT AND COLOR

We will chase away those dull gray days with some coloring and chatting. Please feel free to bring a beverage or snack, but we'll provide the crayons, colored pencils, and an assortment of age-appropriate pages. You may also bring along your own art supplies if you prefer.

Where butterflies Wander by Suzanne Redfearn

RSVP by contacting the library at: (609) 492-7081

Experience the magic of the holiday season as pianist and vocalist Jay Daniels brings you the memorable songs from some of your favorite film and television specials. Featuring selections from Rankin-Bass productions like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" and favorites such as "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and "Home Alone," this is a sing-along event for the young and young at heart.

On December 4th at 1 pm, BHPL will host a representative from the Barnegat Bay Partnership’s “Paddle for the Edge” program.

No need to bring your paddleboard just yet! Our presenter will tell us all about this community science event which has been in place since 2015.

Learn how you can volunteer to go out into Barnegat Bay in your kayak, canoe or paddle board to collect data on shoreline edges using an app on your smartphone. The program was developed as a way to get community members involved in wetlands science. Volunteers go out on the bay in July and collect data to later be processed and analyzed by BBP staff.

So far volunteers have paddled a total of 212 miles of shoreline and collected more than 10,233 data points with their smartphones, while enjoying a great time out on the water!
RSVP : library@beachhaven-nj.gov or 609-492-7081

Join us for a special celebration marking our 100th Anniversary! On November 30th, from 12:00 to 3:00 pm, we’re hosting an open house with cider and cookies to commemorate this incredible milestone. Bring friends and family to enjoy the warmth of cider, delicious cookies, and an enriching journey through Beach Haven's history. We look forward to celebrating with you!

I feel bad about my neck by Dolly Alderton

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Did you know that Ocean County once produced over a quarter of the nation’s cranberry supply? The county’s last commercial harvest was held in 2010 at the aptly named Double Trouble village, a former company town which is now a state historic site in Double Trouble State Park.

Join us for a presentation on the rise and fall of the local cranberry industry by Andrew Anderson, the historian at Double Trouble Village State Park. He’ll talk about Double Trouble Village, a once-thriving cranberry farm, and explain how the industry changed over time using dramatic slides, stories and rare video. We’ll also learn how the once abandoned village got its colorful name.

Just think of the great stories you’ll be able to share with your Thanksgiving guests!

Call us at 609-492-7081 to let us know you’re coming.