SURF CITY – The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Tal Naccarato, Live, Unplugged!” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14. The guitarist/songwriter will present a live, solo acoustic concert blending original and traditional works, exploring the genre’s history, and featuring rare vintage instruments.

Tal Naccarato is a dynamic composer, songwriter, and teaching artist whose roots stretch from the medieval mountain village of Fiumefreddo Bruzio, Italy, to the heart of East Flatbush, Brooklyn.

Naccarato’s original music fuses folk, Americana, rock, and blues with classical guitar flair and a signature bluesy swing. In 2023, he took home top honors at the Long Island Blues Society Solo/Duo Competition. He performs solo acoustic from his original and traditional repertoire.

This program is cosponsored by the branch and the Friends of the Island Library. The Friends are volunteers who help preserve, strengthen, and support the library through supporting branch activities, sponsoring fundraisers, and attending community and civic events as library advocates. Visit theoceancountylibrary.org/oclfriends or stop by your local OCL branch to learn how to get involved.

Registration is required for this free program. To register, visit tinyurl.com/TalLBI, call 609-494-2480, or stop by the branch at 217 South Central Ave., Surf City.