Ocean Township Public Library A branch of the Monmouth County Library system

701 Deal Road, Ocean, NJ 07712 Telephone: 732-531-5092 www.monmouthcountylib.org

It’s not too far a drive from Monmouth County to enjoy the historic

Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park coursing through Princeton and Stockton.

Yet this now placid setting originated in a competition to win a lucrative and

politically influential contract for a transportation route across central New Jersey.

Join Joseph J. Macasek,

president of the Canal Society

of New Jersey, as he recounts

this tale from the history of

New Jersey’s canal network.

Mr. Macasek also is president

of the Roebling Chapter of the

Society for Industrial Archeology

and director of communications

for the Friends of Historic

Speedwell and serves on the

Morris County Heritage Commission.

See the reverse side for

information on the

Canal Society of New Jersey.

A postcard view of the Delaware & Raritan Canal from the early 1900s.

Registration is requested by calling the library at 732-531-5092.

History of the Canal Society of New Jersey The Canal Society of New Jersey was founded in 1969 and incorporated in 1970 to preserve

the heritage of New Jersey’s transportation canals, primarily the Morris Canal and the Delaware and

Raritan Canal. To accomplish this mission the Society fosters the study of these canals, educates the

public about New Jersey’s canal history, preserves canal remains and artifacts, collects and preserves

canal documents and information, and is promoting the concept and implementation of the Morris

Canal Greenway. The Society is a statewide, all-volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with

approximately 450 members.

For many years, the Society has operated the New Jersey Canal Museum at Waterloo Village, in

Stanhope, NJ. Although Waterloo Village is in a state of transition, the NJ Division of Parks, in partnership

with the Canal Society, has reinstated school tours of the Canal Museum and related sites, as well as

the Indian village. In addition, the Society is able to open the Museum at regular intervals throughout the

summer and fall and to hold special canal-related programs and events, and has worked to upgrade the

canal-related interpretive displays and programming at the Village. The Society also participates in

canal-related programs and tours at other sites such as Wharton Canal Day in Wharton Borough,

and the NJ State History Fair.

The Society holds five general meetings each year with slide and lecture programs for the

membership and the general public. In addition, the Society organizes field trips to domestic canals,

produces publications on canal topics, installs interpretive signs and markers along canal routes,

and has prepared an interpretive video on New Jersey’s canals.

In addition to its educational programs, the Canal Society actively works to preserve the remains

of New Jersey’s historic canals. To this end, the Society has sponsored the Morris Canal Greenway

project in partnership with the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry, The Land Conservancy of

New Jersey, Roxbury Twp., Wharton Borough and Mount Olive Twp. The Greenway is the Society’s primary

means to preserve the remains and alignment of the Morris Canal, interpret its rich history to the public,

and provide public recreational opportunities while protecting the natural environment. One of the first

interpretive results of the Greenway project was to design templates for historical signage for the Morris

Canal, which have since been installed within Allamuchy Mountain State Park, Hopatcong State Park

and Waterloo Village in partnership with the NJ Division of Parks and Forestry. Partnerships with other

municipalities, counties and non-profit organizations continue to be fostered as the Greenway project

evolves.

The Morris Canal Greenway project is only one of the Society’s collaborations. The Canal Society

is an Officially Recognized Friends Organization within the NJ Division of Parks and Forestry. As such,

the Society has sponsored special volunteer events within the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park,

Allamuchy Mountain State Park, Hopatcong State Park and Liberty State Park. The Canal Society

also provides assistance to local communities with canal preservation efforts and consults with the

New Jersey State Historic Preservation Office on a regular basis regarding canal preservation issues

associated with publicly funded projects.

The Society is also involved in preserving canal-related documents and artifacts at the Society’s

storage facility in Hackettstown. The Society has several large and important collections of canal-related

material and has assisted in a program to microfilm historic canal-related documents in the collection of

the New Jersey State Archives for public circulation.

NJ MAKERS DAY! Saturday, March 21 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm: Minecraft art, bug houses, BrushBots, LEGO®s,

paper sculptures, robot design and more! For ages 5 and up. EASTERN BRANCH, SHREWSBURY

Fire and Ice Festival•2015 Children’s Book Fair • Saturday , March 28 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Monmouth County Library • HEADQUARTERS - SEE BACK OF FLYER FOR DETAILS

A branch of the Monmouth County Library

701 Deal Road, Ocean, NJ 07712

Telephone: 732-531-5092 www.monmouthcountylib.org

BABY STORYTIME - Ages 10 - 24 months

(with parent/caregiver) *Due to school visits there will be

NO storytime on March 4, 11, 25.*

Wednesday, March 18 from 9:30 - 10:00 am

For you and your baby to enjoy nursery rhymes,

music, finger plays and playtime!

TODDLER STORYTIME - Ages 2 - 3

(with parent/caregiver) *Due to school visits there will be

NO storytime on Monday, March 16.*

Mondays, March 2, 9, 30 AND Wednesdays,

March 4, 11, 18, 25 from 10:30 - 10:50 am

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME - Ages 3 - 5 *Due to school visits there will be

NO storytime on March 16.*

Mondays, March 2, 9, 30 AND Wednesdays,

March 4, 11, 18, 25 from 11:15 - 11:45 am

FAMILY STORY HOUR *Due to school visits there will be

NO storytime on March 2, 9.*

Mondays, March 16, 23, 30 from 2:00 - 2:30 pm

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Serving Green Eggs and Ham!

Grades K and Up Wednesday, March 4 at 4:15 pm

You might just like green eggs and ham,

at this celebration of Dr. Seuss. Join in the fun of

making play green eggs and ham, reading the book

and getting an extra surprise. Hope to see you there!

Lucky Pepper Prints Wednesday, March 11 at 4:15 pm

Let’s create shamrocks from... peppers! It’s a magical

craft that will create some lucky designs. Come learn

how to make these seasonal prints from a veggie.

LEGO® Storytime Monday, March 16 at 4:15 pm

Celebrate NJ Makers Day with a LEGO® storytime.

After reading a story, everyone can work

to build a creation based on the tale. Don’t miss

the chance to be an NJ Maker! *Space is limited;

registration is required and begins Monday, March 2!*

Read to a Therapy Dog

Grades 1 and Up Wednesday, March 18

from 4:00 - 4:45 pm

Visit the library and read a story to a

canine friend. The dogs will love listening

to a good book read by you. Beginner readers,

reluctant readers, and families are welcome.

*Space is limited; registration is required

and begins Monday, March 2!*

Pete the Cat Paws Wednesday, March 25 at 4:15 pm

Pete marches to his own beat,

and we have his marching

paw prints. After reading his

cool story, we will make his cool

prints for you to take home.

Don’t miss out on the fun!

Monmouth County Library - H E A D Q U A R T E R S 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, NJ 07726-3249

Telephone: 732-431-7220 x 7226 (Children’s Department)

www.monmouthcountylib.org

Free Admission,

no registration needed

Monmouth County Library - HEADQUARTERS

2015 Children’s Book Fair

All ages are welcome!

Spend the afternoon in a magical kingdom of

fiery dragons, ice wizards, and crystal snowflakes….

■ Experience dragon's breath, ice bubbles, and a horn

of fire at the Sciencetellers' Dragons and Dreams show!

■ Meet a live penguin from Jenkinson's Aquarium, then

hop like a penguin across ice floes!

■ Defeat an ice dragon by skillfully tossing bean bag

“balls of fire”!

Crafts . . . Movies . . . Prizes . . . Readathon

Plus, a special visit and book signing by

NJ author Leeza Hernandez!

Come chill out and have

a scorching good time!!

Featuring music from operas including Carmen and the operas of

Mozart, Gilbert and Sullivan, and others.

The Festive Flutes feature programs of light classical music, show tunes

and “old favorites.” The flute choir, with piccolo, C flutes and alto flute,

has performed concerts at churches, libraries, The Festival of Trees

and other fund raisers, malls, parks, receptions, weddings, cable TV and

at senior homes throughout New Jersey.

Ocean Township Public Library A branch of the Monmouth County Library system

701 Deal Road, Ocean, NJ 07712 Telephone: 732-531-5092 www.monmouthcountylib.org

Ocean Township Public LibraryOcean Township Public Library A branch of the Monmouth County Library system

701 Deal Road, Ocean, NJ 07712 732-531-5092 www.monmouthcountylib.org

March 12 March 12 -- Hunger Games: Hunger Games:

Mockingjay Part 1Mockingjay Part 1 (2014, PG-13)

Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson and Julianne Moore.Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson and Julianne Moore. The Hunger Games saga continues with Katniss Everdeen faced with a decision that could sway the fate of a nation. In the wake of the Quarter Quell, the Hunger Games have been

changed forever, and Katniss ends up in District 13. Her courage having inspired the nation, she heeds the advice of her friends and sets out to save Peeta. 123 minutes © Lions Gate Films

March 19 March 19 -- The SongThe Song (2014, PG-13)

Starring Alan Powell, Ali Faulkner and Caitlin NicolStarring Alan Powell, Ali Faulkner and Caitlin Nicol--Thomas.Thomas. Aspiring singer-songwriter Jed King is struggling to catch a break and escape the long shadow of his famous father when he reluctantly agrees to a gig at a local vineyard harvest festival.

Jed meets the vineyard owner’s daughter, Rose, and a romance quickly blooms. After marrying, he pens a hit song in her honor, but as the darker side of celebrity reveals

itself, their relationship crumbles. 112 minutes © Columbia Pictures Industries

March 26 March 26 -- The Theory of EverythingThe Theory of Everything (2014, PG13)

Special Second Showing at 6:30 pm!Special Second Showing at 6:30 pm! Starring Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, David Thewlis and Emily Watson.Starring Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, David Thewlis and Emily Watson.

A biopic of celebrated scientist Stephen Hawking begins with Hawking enrolled as a graduate student at Cambridge, where he establishes himself as one of the leading minds of his generation and wins the heart of Jane. After one of his earliest breakthroughs, he is diagnosed with ALS and becomes less able to control his body. He continues his work while Jane begins to feel more like a nurse than a wife, and Hawking begins to have feelings for the nurse hired to care for him. 123 minutes © Focus Features

March 5 March 5 -- Lust for LifeLust for Life (1955, NR)

This filmed biography of Vincent Van Gogh was adapted from the best-selling novel by Irving Stone, which was in turn inspired by the letters between Van Gogh and his brother Theo. Kirk Douglas plays

the tormented genius and James Donald costars as Theo, who supported his brother from the time Vincent left Holland in 1878 to his death in Auvers in 1890. Anthony Quinn won an Oscar for his eight-minute turn as Van Gogh’s friend and rival Paul Gaugin. Nearly 200 of Van Gogh’s original paintings were borrowed from private collections for brief display in the film. 122 minutes © Warner Bros.