Library Events

The Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Symmes Drive, Manalapan, will host the following programs. Details: (732) 431-7222.

• Play duplicate bridge July 13, 20 and 27, 1-4 p.m.

• Play chess, July 16, 23 and 30, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Play Scrabble, July 16, 23 and 30, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

• “Insurance Consultation,” a program provided by the state Department of Banking and Insurance, will be held July 18, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Representatives from the department will review and explain automobile and homeowner insurance policies.

• “Project Gold Star,” an identification program for traveling senior citizens, sponsored by the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office and the county Office on Aging, will be held July 18, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free program.

• “How to Manage Your Portfolio to Maintain Your Present Lifestyle,” a free program presented by Kathy LoBue of Dumont and Blake Investments, will be held July 18, 1-2:30 p.m.

• Play mah jongg, July 18 and 25, 1-4 p.m.

• Play bridge, July 18 and 25, 7-8:45 p.m.

• Mary Jane Clark, author of “Dancing in the Dark,” a mystery novel set in Ocean Grove and Asbury Park, will speak and autograph books July 21 at 7 p.m.