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Registration opens:
September 23rd, 2026

Portraits of the Jersey Shore

Author Talk with Gregory Andrus
2026-10-21 19:00:00 2026-10-21 20:00:00 America/New_York Portraits of the Jersey Shore Join Gregory Andrus for an evening of stories, chapter readings, and open discussion as we learn about the everchanging shore, and how we are each on our own journey. Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room

Wednesday, October 21
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Upper Shores Branch

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Join Gregory Andrus for an evening of stories, chapter readings, and open discussion as we learn about the everchanging shore, and how we are each on our own journey.

After a debilitating nervous breakdown, author Gregory Andrus set out to walk every single beach of the Jersey Shore, from Sandy Hook all the way down to Cape May. Join Gregory for an evening of stories, chapter readings, and open discussion as we learn about the everchanging shore, and how we are each on our own journey.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Author Event |

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Upper Shores Branch
Phone: (732) 793-3996
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Mon, Sep 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Sep 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Sep 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 27 Closed
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Tue, Sep 22, 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Join us for stories and hands-on activities. Ages 2-5. Please register each child individually.
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Bring your knitting projects to the library and enjoy some conversation while you knit!
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Upper Shores Meeting Room
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Upper Shores Meeting Room
Join Gregory Andrus for an evening of stories, chapter readings, and open discussion as we learn about the everchanging shore, and how we are each on our own journey.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 23 2026 at 9:00am
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