Events
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Local Author Talk and Book Signing
with Trudi Clark, Author of Born and Raised
Tuesday, September 10th at 6:30pm
Room N111
Growing up in Philadelphia in the 1950’s, author and clay artisan Trudi Clark spent her childhood playing in the iconic buildings surrounding her neighborhood. “When I was a child, there were no playgrounds in the city. Kids played on the pavement, in the street outside their home or in my case, in and around the buildings surrounding my home.” Inspired by her past, Clark wrote a compilation of short stories about a little girl growing up in Philadelphia. “All the stories are centered around those historic buildings where I played in Center City,” Clark said.
In her new memoir, “Born and Raised,” Clark recalls a specific time period in Philadelphia’s history and highlights fond memories and relatable anecdotes for those with similar or shared experiences during that era. Brimming with nostalgia, the book examines the city’s history and architecture and how the cityscape evolved through population growth and development. Clark also offers a comprehensive walking tour of the Center City area to provide readers with a guide for those wishing to retrace her steps. “By pinpointing a specific area of the city that I know like the back of my hand, I hope to offer an interesting and historically accurate snapshot of what life was like for a child in Philadelphia during the 1950’s,” said Clark. “Born and Raised” is available for purchase online at Amazon.com and bornandraisedbytc.etsy.com.
About the Author
Trudi Clark is a designer craftsman. Her work, “Pretty Pottery,” can be found on Etsy at and at fine art and craft shows. She is the author of two children’s books, Willy the Bully and The Teeny, Tiny Mouse. She is currently working on her third children’s book. She resides in Southern New Jersey and Little River, South Carolina.
Make Your Own Soap at the Library!
*This Event is FULL*
To register, please contact Kathryn Brown at kathryn@oceancitylibrary.org or 609-399-2434 x5223.
Saturday, September 14
1pm-3pm
Soap-making is good "clean fun"!
Learn how to make your very own melt and pour glycerin soaps. Pick your colors, scents, and shape.
This program is for adults only and is free to attend.
Registration is required and seats are limited.
**This program is now full**
Supervised Bridge Play
with a 30-minute mini-lesson
Led by Instructor Martin DeBruin
Mondays
9:30am-12pm
July 15
July 29
August 5
August 19
August 26
September 16
September 23
September 30
All sessions will be held in Room N111 at the Ocean City Free Public Library.
**Online registration is required and seats are limited**
Mindfulways and Meditation Workshops
1pm - 3pm in room N110
Mondays,
August 5, August 19, September 16
Classes focus on developing resilience, embracing positive energy, deepening stillness and inner awareness, expanding loving heart energy, manifesting positive desires and intentions, and connecting more deeply with appreciation and gratitude for life and each other
Kate Lutz’s Mindful Ways Workshops offer easy ways to practice meditation and experience mindfulness. Now is the perfect time to learn how to grow your emotional resilience, feel more centered, engage your inner awareness and peace of mind, and shift out of limiting beliefs. Workshops include gratitude sharing, meditations, a discussion topic, and access to practical wellness tools. Enjoy this friendly online setting to nurture your well-being!
All classes stand on their own. This is not a series of classes! For more info contact Julie Howard jhoward@oceancitylibrary.org
Tuesday, September 17 at 7:00pm
Discussion of the OC Reads 2024 Book
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Join us for a lively discussion of this year’s book.
No registration required. This discussion will be held in Room N111. All are welcome.
Join us as New York Times bestselling author and philosopher Nate Klemp helps us explore pathways back to openminded living when he talks to us about the core tenets in his new book Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World.
With the avalanche of information we get every day, closing down our minds and hearts seems to be the only way to survive. We close off to ourselves by compulsively checking our devices. We close to each other by getting caught in echo chambers of outrage. But what if there’s another way? In this climate of distraction and division, Nate Klemp’s Open offers a path back to a way of living that is expansive, creative, and filled with wonder.
Drawing on personal stories, scientific findings, and traditional wisdom, Klemp explores why we close down when faced with stressors or threats―then reveals why training ourselves to fully engage even with discomfort, pain, and sadness leads to greater well-being in the long run.
About the Author: Nate Klemp, PhD, is a philosopher, writer, and mindfulness entrepreneur. He is the coauthor of the New York Times bestseller Start Here, the New York Times critics’ pick The 80/80 Marriage, and his newest book, Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World. His work has been featured in the LA Times, Psychology Today, the Times of London, and more, and his appearances include Good Morning America and Talks at Google. He’s a cofounder of LifeXT and founding partner at Mindful. For more, visit nateklemp.com or @Nate_Klemp on Instagram.
Register for this virtual author talk and check out other online author talks here: https://libraryc.org/oceancitylibrary/upcoming
All virtual author talks will be recorded and available for later viewing.
High School Campaign for grades 9-12
Every Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Events will be held in rooms N111, N110, or Children’s Activity Room.
Email Sara to register for events and to join our Young Adult Discord server for up-to-date info and announcements. Email: sara@oceancitylibrary.org