7-8pm, Avalon Free Public Library, 235 32nd St., avalonfreelibrary.org
Once considered a desolate coast, the Jersey Shore became a vacation hub thanks to the railroads, which brought day-trippers and summer visitors alike. As technology shifted, these rail lines adapted to serve commuters, reshaping the shore’s identity. Bill Elwell explores this history at the Avalon Library through vintage timetables and advertisements.