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Thursday, January 16-Take in a Classic Movie

Today would be a great day to head on over to the Ocean Twp Library at 701 Deal Road, Ocean.
Today at  2:00 PM, you can sit back and watch  A RAISIN IN THE SUN (1961)   
A Raisin in the Sun is a play by Lorraine Hansberry that debuted on Broadway in 1959.The title comes from the poem "Harlem" (also known as
"A Dream Deferred"by Langston Hughes. The story is based upon a black family's experiences in the Washington Park Subdivision of Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood.Lena Younger (Claudia McNeil) is a strong, proud woman who has raised a family in a crowded apartment in Chicago. Her
son Walter Lee (Sidney Poitier) works as a chauffeur who desperately wants to get ahead in a world that offers him few opportunities. His wife Ruth (Ruby Dee) takes in laundry and watches over their son. 
Younger daughter Beneatha (Diana Sands) is a college student who wants to become a doctor and often speaks of searching for her cultural identity. On the death of her husband, Lena becomes the beneficiary of a $10,000 life insurance payment, and suddenly the family is in conflict over how the money should be spent. The cast, nearly all reprising their roles from the original Broadway production, offers a collection of superb performances; also keep an eye peeled for a young Louis Gossett Jr. as George Murchison. 

The Ocean Township Library, located at 701 Deal Road, has something for everyone. In addition to our adult and children’s fiction and non-fiction book collections, the library offers a large collection of audio and e-books. Assistance is available for putting e-books onto your personal device.  
There is free wireless access for those who choose to bring their own laptops or devices, or you may use the library’s computers for free Internet access.  The library offers free programs for all ages including children’s 
story time, craft nights, adult and young adult book clubs, movies, concerts and more.  There is a quiet study room as well as rooms for reading a book or one of the many available newspapers and magazines.  In addition, shelves are designed to be accessible to the handicapped.To learn more about Ocean Township Library programs, visit www.monmouthcountylib.org or call the library at 732-531-5092.  

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