Barnegat Branch

Ocean County Library

12 Burr Street (609-698-3331)

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Thebranch will exhibit the art of local photographer Frank Grasso throughout the month of January. Grasso, a retired carpenter and Barnegat resident, has taken many photos in the Pinelands. He has also captured images while kayaking on Barnegat Bay and local rivers, and while hiking in various New Jersey state and county parks.

“I hope that my photography and the work of all nature photographers inspires people to not only go outside and enjoy the natural world, but also work to protect and…