TOMS RIVER – Teens, take a fun, fascinating and educational look at amazing creatures that share the planet with us. Don’t miss the live animal show to be presented by Eyes of the Wild at six Ocean County Library branches.
- Plumsted Branch – 1 PM Wednesday, August 14, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, (609) 758-7888.
- Stafford Branch – 3:30 PM Wednesday, August 14, 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin, (609) 597-3381.
- Little Egg Harbor Branch – 6 PM Wednesday, August 14, 290 Mathistown Road, (609) 294-1197.
- Waretown Branch – 1 PM Tuesday, August 20, 112 Main Street, (609) 693-5133.
- Island Heights Branch – 3:30 PM Tuesday, August 20, Summit & Central Avenues, (732) 270-6266.
- Brick Branch – 6 PM Tuesday, August 20, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, (732) 477-4513.
Eyes of the Wild is a 21-acre sanctuary for rescued animals in Hunterdon County. Staffers feed and lead the wildlife creatures through activities that comply with most zoo guidelines. Owner and field biologist Travis Gale has extensive experience teaching high school biology, science enrichment, ESL and special education.
This free program for teens will appeal especially to students in STEM and STEAM curricula. Please register for the program at the branch of your choice at https://tinyurl.com/OCLEOTW. For more information, stop by or call any participating OCL branch or visit the Library’s online Calendar of Events.
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