On July 22, the Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library hosted Mike Dawson, professional cartoonist and author of The Fifth Quarter, for a cartooning workshop for children. The program was sponsored by the Friends of the Barnegat Library.

GETTING IN ‘TOON’: Mike Dawson demonstrates his technique during a recent visit to the Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library. (Right) Later he meets up with a young fan, displaying his book ‘The Fifth Quarter.’(Supplied Photos)

Youngsters learned about cartooning and worked on activities in this hour-long workshop. Participants had the opportunity to draw their own cartoons as they worked through a workbook.