The Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Husband and Wife – Their Painted Words” throughout the month of July. The display is anexhibit of poetry and paintings by Lou Baptiste and Mary Walker-Baptiste. There will be a reception with the artists at the branch on Tuesday, July 9,from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Mary’s paintings are inspired by photographs, and Lou simply states, “I write.”