OAKLAND, N.J. — More than 100 people hoping for a glimpse of the solar eclipse gathered outside of the Oakland Public Library Monday afternoon.
These lucky ladies had their own glasses for Oakland Public Library's viewing party.
Photo Credit: Lauren Kidd FergusonSome had homemade pinhole boxes.
Photo Credit: Lauren Kidd FergusonThe event drew people of all ages.
Photo Credit: Lauren Kidd FergusonPeople were spotted sharing glasses because of a shortage.
Photo Credit: Lauren Kidd FergusonParents brought their kids to the event.
Photo Credit: Lauren Kidd FergusonSome viewers brought chairs to the viewing party.
Photo Credit: Lauren Kidd FergusonIt was one of the many viewing parties occurring around Bergen and Passaic counties as skies got darker.
The library gave viewing glasses to the first 100 people who showed up, which left many sharing pairs with friends.
Viewers told Daily Voice the event was well-advertised online, and while they would've also gone to Liberty Science Center, the Oakland Library was much more convenient and local.
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