Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will host “Storytelling the Immigrant Experience” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 3 at the Toms River Branch.Listen as immigrants share their struggles and celebrations on their journey to America, moderated by Professor Claude Taylor of Monmouth University.The bra… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will host “Fall Prevention” at several of its branches in September and October.Falling is one of the greatest physical and financial risks among the senior population. This program provides an understanding the implications and risks. It will incorporate handou… Read More

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library will host three technology workshops for adults in October.“Computer Basics 101” 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9. This computer class is for absolute beginners. Laptop computers will be provided.“Learn How to Use the Library Catalog” 10 a.m. Tue… Read More

MANCHESTER – The Ocean County Library will host six programs at its Manchester Branch throughout the month of October as part of its “Chapters of Health” program series.“Five Wishes” 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5. Registered nurse Claire Verruni will teach you about the “Five Wishes”, an easy-to-complete fo… Read More

MANCHESTER – The Ocean County Library will host various programs at the Manchester Branch throughout the month of October.“Unclaimed Financial Assets in New Jersey” 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6. Unclaimed property is any financial asset that has been unclaimed by its rightful owner for a specified time… Read More

MANCHESTER – The Ocean County Library will host free film screenings Wednesdays at the Manchester Branch.The screenings will take place every Wednesday in October at 12:30 p.m., 3:15 p.m., and 6 p.m.Each week will feature a different movie.The branch is located at 21 Colonial Drive.Registration is n… Read More

JACKSON – The Ocean County Library will host “Brazilian Sounds of Aercio” at the Jackson Branch, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10.Samba the night away as Brazilian recording artist Aercio plays popular and traditional music from Brazil.This program is sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library.The… Read More

JACKSON – The Ocean County Library will host “All About Autism” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 26 at the Jackson Branch, 2 Jackson Drive.“All About Autism” is a discussion and support group for caregivers of those affected by autism. Attendees will explore ways in which autism has affected their… Read More

JACKSON – The Ocean County Library will host various tech classes for adults throughout the month of October at the Jackson Branch.“Presenting Google Drive” 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2. Learn to use this free resource to access files and folders anywhere. Topics will include uploading files and folders,… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will host a concert by violinist Dr. David Podles at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5 at the Toms River Branch.In honor of Columbus Day, Dr. Podles will present the most poignant and celebrated Italian pieces from Vivaldi, Paganini, Rossini, and Puccini, as well as tarante… Read More