Current Press Releases

JACKSON – The Ocean County Library will host various technology classes throughout July at its Jackson Branch, 2 Jackson Drive, 732-928-4400.“Computer Basics: Organizing Files” 2 p.m. Thursday, July 12. This class will teach the best practices for saving and finding files to help organize your compu… Read More

TOMS RIVER – All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Wednesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.All branches will reopen Thursday, July 5.We encourage customers to use the library’s online resources, including databases, ebooks, emagazines, and online classes which are avail… Read More

JACKSON – The Ocean County Library will host a variety of programs for adults throughout July at the Jackson Branch, 2 Jackson Drive, 732-928-4400.“How to Understand and Improve Credit Score & Become a Home Owner” 7 p.m. Monday, July 9. Learn to understand and fix your credit score, and go throu… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will host the artwork of Melissa Hood during the month of July. The artist’s collection will be displayed in the McConnell Gallery, at the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street.Hood is a teacher at Ocean County Vocational Technical School. Her work consists o… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River will host a deluxe motor coach day tour to the Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center followed by a luncheon at the Tomasello Winery on Thursday, July 26.The Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center (formerly known as Wheaton Village) is located in… Read More

JACKSON – The Ocean County Library will host various programs for adults throughout the month of June at the Jackson Branch, 2 Jackson Drive, 732-928-4400.“Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation – A Four Part Series” will take place at 3 p.m. Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, and 25. Join this four-week begi… Read More

TOMS RIVER – To better serve our customers and the community, the Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library, 21 Colonial Drive, Manchester, will be closed for interior renovations.The branch will be closed beginning Monday, May 28 and is expected to reopen Monday, June 11.The branch can be reach… Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a series of technology classes for adults in the month of June.“Microsoft Excel Basics” 2 p.m. Monday, June 4. Learn how to use a spreadsheet to organize and calculate data. Participants should have mouse and keyboard skills.“Compute… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will host “Eating Healthy on a Budget” at its branches in Point Pleasant Borough, Lacey, Long Beach Island, and Brick.Blue Cross Blue Shield will present this workshop on how to buy fruits and vegetables at a low cost, how to plan home meals, and how to save mon… Read More

JACKSON – The Ocean County Library will host “All About Autism” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13 at the Jackson Branch, 2 Jackson Drive.“All About Autism” is a discussion and support group for caregivers of those affected by autism.Teen volunteers will run supervised activities for children 12 or und… Read More