Skip to main content
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Registration now closed

Fort Monmouth: Author talk with Melissa Ziobro

2024-11-04 19:00:00 2024-11-04 20:00:00 America/New_York Fort Monmouth: Author talk with Melissa Ziobro Author and Monmouth University professor Melissa Ziobro will discuss her new book: Fort Monmouth: The US Army's House of Magic. Point Pleasant Beach Branch - Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

Monday, November 04
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar

Point Pleasant Beach Branch

Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room

Author and Monmouth University professor Melissa Ziobro will discuss her new book: Fort Monmouth: The US Army's House of Magic.

Fort Monmouth was the birthplace of innovation and technological revolution and the home of a uniquely diverse group of military and civilian heroes and scientists.

Melissa Ziobro, curator of the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music at Monmouth University and specialist professor of public history, will be on hand to discuss her new book Fort Monmouth: The U.S. Army’s House of Magic. Melissa will discuss the fort’s history: from its wartime mobilization up to the fort’s newest owner, Netflix.

Copies of Fort Monmouth: The U.S. Army's House of Magic will be sold at the event.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Event |

TAGS: | |

Point Pleasant Beach Branch
Phone: (732) 892-4575
Hours
Skip Open Hours widget
Mon, Oct 12 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Wed, Oct 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Oct 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Oct 16 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 17 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Oct 18 Closed
previous
this week
next

Upcoming Events

Skip Upcoming Events widget
Documentary Screening: Coming Out - A 50 Year History: The History of the Public Gay Identity
Thu, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
These inspiring talks give insight into the political and personal changes that shaped the modern LGBTQ movement.
Registration is now closed
Nintendo Switch Club
Fri, Oct 16, 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
Monthly Meditation Session
Sat, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Join local mindfulness practitioner, Heidi Thompson, for a unique meditative session.
Friends of the Point Pleasant Beach Library Meeting
Mon, Oct 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the library. New members are welcome.
English Conversation Group
Mon, Oct 19, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Local volunteer Mary Turbek will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome.
Toddler Sing-a-Long
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Come sing and dance to some of your favorite songs! Ages 18 months - 3 years.
This event is full
Lecture & Art-Making - Freedom to Create: The Artists Who Shaped America
Fri, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Celebrate the diversity and creativity that have shaped the American art story through an engaging lecture and hands-on art-making session. Registration required.
Knitting and Crocheting at the Beach
Mon, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels welcome.
Pickin' at Point
Mon, Oct 26, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Bring your acoustic instrument and a song to share at this drop-in acoustic jam session.
Evening Book Discussion
Mon, Oct 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Evening Book Discussion group is reading The Measure by Nikki Erlick.
English Conversation Group
Mon, Oct 26, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Local volunteer Mary Turbek will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome.
English Conversation Group
Mon, Nov 02, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Local volunteer Mary Turbek will assist non-native English speakers practice conversational English. New members are always welcome.
Baby Yoga - For little ones 12 weeks to 12 months
Tue, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Join Miss Liz for a special mom-and-me yoga class. For little ones 12 weeks to 12 months with caregiver. Please bring a yoga mat. Spaces are limited. Program registration is required.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 20 2026 at 9:00am
Preschool Storytime Fun with Miss Liz - Ages 3 -6
Wed, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Please join us for songs and stories. Ages 3 - 6 years. Program registration is required. Please register each age appropriate child separately.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 21 2026 at 9:00am
Toddler Sing-a-Long
Thu, Nov 05, 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, October 22 2026 at 10:30am
Nintendo Switch Club
Fri, Nov 06, 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, October 23 2026 at 3:30pm
Knitting and Crocheting at the Beach
Mon, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels welcome.
Pickin' at Point
Mon, Nov 09, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Bring your acoustic instrument and a song to share at this drop-in acoustic jam session.
English Conversation Group
Mon, Nov 09, 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, Nov 10, 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, October 27 2026 at 9:00am
Paws for Reading - Potential Allergen
Tue, Nov 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Room
Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs.
Literature and Lunch - Book Discussion
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.
See all events