Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – Enjoy an evening of old time radio programs with live actors and sound effects by WREP at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St.The broadcast will feature performances of “Ellery Queen”, “Johnny Got His Gun”, and “Baby Snooks a… Read More

LONG BEACH ISLAND – Enduring and surviving the Holocaust are the topics of a two-part series in September at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch, 217 S. Central Avenue, Surf City.On Tuesday, September 11, 10 a.m., Professor Ken Konchan presents “The Unimaginable Journey of Peter Ertel,… Read More

LONG BEACH ISLAND – Roll up a sleeve and help replenish the Shore’s blood supplies. The American Red Cross conducts a donor drive at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch, 217 S. Central Avenue, Surf City, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2 to 7 p.m.According to the Red Cross, blood supplies nationw… Read More

JACKSON – The Ocean County Library will host various programs for adults throughout the month of August at its Jackson Branch, 2 Jackson Drive.“Afternoon Film” 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9. Call 732-928-4400 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events for film information.“Mindfulness Meditation: On Foc… Read More

JACKSON – There will be a series of technology classes throughout the month of August at the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library, 2 Jackson Drive.“Computers 101” 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2. This class will provide an overview of the mouse, keyboard, files and folders, saving documents, and other… Read More

MANCHESTER – The Ocean County Library will host activities for adults in August at its Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial Drive.“Book Chat” 2 p.m. Thursday, August 16. The group meets the third Thursday of each month. Participants discuss what they have been reading to the rest of the group and pick up… Read More

MANCHESTER – The Ocean County Library will host several adult craft and maker programs at its Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial Drive.“Weaving in the Round” 10 a.m. Thursday, August 2. This is part two of a three-part series on weaving with inexpensive common items as your loom. Learn to make and use a… Read More

MANCHESTER – The Ocean County Library will host three programs as part of its “Chapters of Health” series at the Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial Drive. Chapters of Health programs will provide information on health topics.“Take Control of Your Health: Chronic Disease Self-Management” 10 a.m. Thursday… Read More

MANCHESTER – The Ocean County Library will host two concerts at its Manchester Branch as part of their featured events for August.“Rhythm ‘N Sound Rocks the Library” 2 p.m. Saturday, August 11. Rhythm ‘N Sound plays rock and pop music from the 50s through the 70s, including The Four Seasons, The Bea… Read More

MANCHESTER – Are you an artist looking for a venue to show off your talents? The Manchester Library of the Ocean County Library is searching for art to display on the walls of the meeting room. Each month the Manchester Branch showcases a different exhibit of drawings, paintings, photographs, or a… Read More