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WREP: When Radio Entertained People
2026-12-09 19:00:00 2026-12-09 20:30:00 America/New_York WREP: When Radio Entertained People Revisit the days when radio reigned with WREP's Holiday Show Toms River Branch - Mancini Hall

Wednesday, December 09
7:00pm - 8:30pm

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Toms River Branch

Mancini Hall

Revisit the days when radio reigned with WREP's Holiday Show

Veteran actors from WREP will perform skits from radio’s “Golden Age” of the 1940s and 1950s. This “broadcast” will feature episodes from Suspense, Miracle on 34th Street, and The Bickersons.

Come enjoy music and trivia at 6:30pm

The show starts at 7:00pm.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library – Toms River.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Performing Arts | Friends Event |

TAGS: | OCLFriendsSponsored |

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Drop-In Open Play
Wed, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Discovery Room
No registration required. Stop by the Discovery Room for playtime, coloring, and more! Ages 1- 3 with a caregiver.
Sparks's Super Smash Bros Battles!
Wed, Nov 25, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Sparks's Lab (Makerspace)
Let's A Go!
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