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 A superhero party for children ages 4-8 will take place at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Plumsted Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. Details: 609-758-7888.

 The Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, will present “Make it! Nautical Necklaces” at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 22. Supplies will be provided for this free class for adults 18 and older. Details: 732-928- 4400.

 The Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, will host two performances of “Farbissen: The Retelling of A Christmas Carol with a Jewish Twist” at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sept. 5. This free program is suitable for all ages and open to the public. Details: 732-928-4400.

 The Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, will present “Make it! Beeswax Candles” at 2 p.m. Sept. 26. Supplies will be provided for this free class for adults 18 and older. Details: 732-928-4400 or www.theoceancountylibrary.org

 Toddlertime will take place at the Plumsted Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 21. Toddlers ages 18 to 36 months are invited for stories, songs and a craft. Details: 609-758-7888 or www.theoceancountylibrary.org.

 Knit-Chat-Chain at the Jackson Library will take place at 10 a.m. Aug. 24 and at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17. Beginner to advanced levels are welcome. Items crafted at this volunteer group are donated to local hospitals. Details: 732-928-4400.

 The Jackson Writers Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson. Details: 732-928- 4400 or www.theoceancountylibrary.org

 The Christopher J. Morrissey Foundation, created in 2011 to carry on the legacy of Chris Morrissey, a former Howell resident and St. Rose High School graduate who died in 2011, will hold its fourth annual Christopher J. Morrissey Memorial Beach Volleyball Tournament from 12:30- 4:30 p.m. Aug. 16 in the Beach Café at Bar Anticipation, Lake Como. Details: Visit www.christopherjmorrisseyfoundation.org, email Lauren.T.Zales@gmail.com or call 732-894-9561.

 The Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, will present “Just Pin It!” at 2 p.m. Sept. 15. This workshop will cover the basics of setting up and using the free website Pinterest. This free class is for adults 18 and older. Registration is required. Details: 732-928-4400 or www.theoceancountylibrary.org.

 “Minute to Win It,” a quick game of skill for children ages 8-12, will take place at 2 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Plumsted Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. For more information, call 609-758-7888.

 A book café with guest author Anysia Kiel, a lifelong healing medium who has communicated with spirits since she was a child, will take place at 3 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Plumsted Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. Details: 609-758-7888.