The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City hosts “The Power of Qi” Tuesday, June 23 at 5 p.m.

Presenter Taryn Parascand of Blessed Roots Wellness will introduce the audience to acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, a system of healing that has supported the body for thousands of years.

In this informative talk, she will discuss how acupuncture works, what it treats, and how it helps restore balance, improve energy and support overall health.