{"id":17608,"date":"2025-06-11T03:32:51","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T07:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shorebeat.com\/lavallette-seaside\/?p=17608"},"modified":"2025-06-11T05:44:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T09:44:05","slug":"dogs-penguins-alpacas-oh-my-will-star-in-lavallette-librarys-summer-animal-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shorebeat.com\/lavallette-seaside\/2025\/06\/dogs-penguins-alpacas-oh-my-will-star-in-lavallette-librarys-summer-animal-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Dogs, Penguins, Alpacas (&#8216;Oh My!&#8217;) Will Star in Lavallette Library&#8217;s Summer Animal Series"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_17609\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shorebeat.com\/lavallette-seaside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/penguin.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17609\" class=\"wp-image-17609 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/shorebeat.com\/lavallette-seaside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/penguin-e1749635009149-1024x917.jpg\" alt=\"A penguin is accompanied by staff from Jenkinson's Aquarium in Point Pleasant Beach. (Photo: Jenkinson's Aquarium)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shorebeat.com\/lavallette-seaside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/penguin-e1749635009149-1024x917.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shorebeat.com\/lavallette-seaside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/penguin-e1749635009149-300x269.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shorebeat.com\/lavallette-seaside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/penguin-e1749635009149-768x687.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shorebeat.com\/lavallette-seaside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/penguin-e1749635009149-1536x1375.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/shorebeat.com\/lavallette-seaside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/penguin-e1749635009149.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17609\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A penguin is accompanied by staff from Jenkinson\u2019s Aquarium in Point Pleasant Beach. (Photo: Jenkinson\u2019s Aquarium)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>From tips on selecting the perfect pet to interacting with some of the world\u2019s most interesting animals, the Upper Shores branch of the Ocean County Library in Lavallette will feature a number of animal-themed programs all summer long.<\/p>\n<p>The library has announced its \u201cAnimals at the Library\u201d programs, where furry, winged, cuddly, scaly and slithery characters will appear to \u201centertain and educate\u201d during the busy summer season. The programs are all presented for free, include a host of presentations and appearances:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Paws for Reading:<\/strong> 12 noon to 1 p.m., every Thursday, July 3 through August 28. Join us to practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Recommended for youngsters age 3 to 12. <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/OclUPPaws\">Register here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Out of Sight Alpacas:<\/strong> 1 p.m., Friday, July 18. Take a photo with Waretown\u2019s \u2018Out of Sight Alpacas.\u2019 Learn how fibers from their coats become soft, beautiful yarn for clothes and crafts. Open to all ages. <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/OclUPAlpacas\">Please register here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unique Creatures:<\/strong> 12 noon, Monday, July 21. Get a close look at rare and unusual creatures from all over the world in the program for youngsters age 5 to 12. <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/OclUnique\">Please register here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Seeing Eye Dog Program:<\/strong> \u2013 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 29. Meet actual guide dogs and their trainers. Discover the story behind the organization that pioneered and innovates guide dog companionship and services for people without sight. Open to all ages. <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/OclUPSeeingEye\">Please register here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Are You Ready for a Small Animal Pet?<\/strong> 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 6. Ocean County 4H Association members will discuss small animals suitable to be pets and species that would fit your family. For youngsters age 5 and up with a caregiver. <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/OclUP4HPet\">Please register here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Penguin Pointers:<\/strong> 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug.\u00a0 21. Join the folks from Jenkinson\u2019s Aquarium in Point Pleasant Beach, learn all about these curious and essential birds and meet one up close. Open to all ages. <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/OclUPPenguin\">Please register here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Furs, Feathers and Scales:<\/strong> 10:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 22. This introduction to animal groups will explain reasons for their various skin coverings and the purposes they serve. Open to all ages. <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/OclUPFFS\">Please register here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information about these free programs, stop by the OCL Upper Shores Branch, 112 Jersey City Avenue, Lavallette, or call 732-793-3996.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fcbkbttn_buttons_block\" id=\"fcbkbttn_left\"><div class=\"fb-share-button fcbkbttn_large_button \" data-href=\"https:\/\/shorebeat.com\/lavallette-seaside\/2025\/06\/dogs-penguins-alpacas-oh-my-will-star-in-lavallette-librarys-summer-animal-series\/\" data-type=\"button_count\" data-size=\"large\"><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From tips on selecting the perfect pet to interacting with some of the world\u2019s most interesting animals, the Upper Shores branch of the Ocean County Library in Lavallette will feature a number of animal-themed programs all summer long. 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