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Registration opens:
December 21st, 2026

The Busing Battleground

A PBS Documentary
2027-01-18 18:00:00 2027-01-18 20:00:00 America/New_York The Busing Battleground The Busing Battleground illuminates the volatile effort to end school segregation, and the decades-long struggle for educational equity that preceded the crisis. Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

Monday, January 18
6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Point Pleasant Beach Branch

Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

The Busing Battleground illuminates the volatile effort to end school segregation, and the decades-long struggle for educational equity that preceded the crisis.

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, experienced this 2023 PBS documentary:

On September 12, 1974, police were stationed outside Boston schools as Black and white students were bused for the first time to comply with a federal court desegregation order. Shocking violence, directed mostly at children, ensued. The Busing Battleground illuminates the volatile effort to end school segregation, and the decades-long struggle for educational equity that preceded the crisis. Distributed by PBS Distribution. 117 min. (NR).

This documentary is provided by Access Video On Demand, a digital library service available to all residents of Ocean County with an Ocean County Library Card.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Movie |

TAGS: | DrMartinLutherKingJrDay |

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Mon, Nov 09 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Wed, Nov 11 Closed
(Veteran's Day)
Thu, Nov 12 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Nov 13 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 14 10:00AM to 2:00PM
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Thu, Nov 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
The Literature and Lunch book discussion group is reading The Trackers by Charles Frazie.
Battle for the Atlantic - December 1941 to May 1943
Mon, Nov 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
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English Conversation Group
Mon, Nov 16, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Local volunteer Mary Turbek will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome.
Documentary Film Screening: Imagining the Indian - The Fight Against Native American Mascoting
Tue, Nov 17, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Imagining the Indian explores the impact that stereotyping and marginalization of Native history have had on Native people. It chronicles the long social movement to eliminate mascoting.
Toddler Sing-a-Long
Thu, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Come sing and dance to some of your favorite songs! Ages 18 months - 3 years.
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Nintendo Switch Club
Fri, Nov 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Kids and Teens, ages 8 - 15, will play Nintendo® Switch games together, with the teens teaching the younger players tips and techniques
Knitting and Crocheting at the Beach
Mon, Nov 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels welcome.
Evening Book Discussion
Mon, Nov 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
The Evening Book Discussion group's January title has yet to be determined.
English Conversation Group
Mon, Nov 23, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Local volunteer Mary Turbek will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome.
Preschool Gratitude Yoga Storytime - Ages 3 - 6
Wed, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Join the fun with simple yoga poses, breathing exercises, stories and more. Ages 3 - 6. Please bring a yoga mat and dress to move. Spaces are limited. Program registration is required.
English Conversation Group
Mon, Nov 30, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Local volunteer Mary Turbek will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome.
Toddler Fun: Songs and Scarves - For children 18 months to 3 years
Tue, Dec 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Please join us for songs, a story and fun for toddlers. For children 18 months to 3 years. Program registration is required.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 17 2026 at 9:00am
Preschool Yoga Storytime - Ages 3 - 6
Wed, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Join the fun with simple yoga poses, breathing exercises, stories and more. Ages 3 - 6. Please bring a yoga mat and dress to move. Spaces are limited. Program registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, November 18 2026 at 9:00am
Toddler Sing-a-Long
Thu, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Come sing and dance to some of your favorite songs! Ages 18 months - 3 years.
Registration opens Thursday, November 19 2026 at 10:30am
Happy Healthy Holidays - Presented by Devon's Kitchen
Thu, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Local chef Devon Smith will share delicious ways to be creative for the holidays in your kitchen.
English Conversation Group
Mon, Dec 07, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Local volunteer Mary Turbek will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome.
Baby & Me - Up to 18 months with caregiver
Tue, Dec 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Please join us for songs, music, rhymes, and stories. Up to 18 months with caregiver. Program registration is required.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 24 2026 at 9:00am
Paws for Reading - Potential Allergen
Tue, Dec 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs.
Preschool Holiday Cheer Storytime - Ages 3 - 6
Wed, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Please join us for songs and stories to celebrate the holiday season. Ages 3 - 6 years. Program registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, November 25 2026 at 9:00am
Toddler Sing-a-Long
Thu, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Come sing and dance to some of your favorite songs! Ages 18 months - 3 years.
Registration opens Thursday, November 26 2026 at 10:30am
Friends of the Point Pleasant Beach Library Meeting
Fri, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the library. New members are welcome.
Nintendo Switch Club
Fri, Dec 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Kids and Teens, ages 8 - 15, will play Nintendo® Switch games together, with the teens teaching the younger players tips and techniques
Registration opens Friday, November 27 2026 at 3:30pm
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