Have you ever been approached with a fraudulent offer or been a victim of identity theft? Learn to protect yourself against these threats on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. at the Waretown branch of the Ocean County Library.

The AARP Fraud Watch Network will share resources and tools to help you spot and avoid identity theft and fraud. Arm yourself with the latest data on fraud trends and provide tips and resources to protect yourself and your family.

Did you know an estimated 40 million people are living with diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes in the United States? An estimated half of American adults are also affected by cardiovascular diseases. The branch will host “Diabetes and Heart Health” Friday, Nov. 13 at 3 p.m. The Ocean County Health Department presents the program.

In honor of Diabetes Awareness Month, the department will discuss risk factors, prevention strategies, and healthy lifestyle choices to support your overall well-being.

To register for the fraud program, visit tinyurl.com/WaretownFraud. For the diabetes talk, visit tinyurl.com/DiabetesOCL. For more information, call the branch at 609-693-5133.