Current Press Releases

BEACHWOOD – The Beachwood Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Understanding Dyslexia Workshop: Film Screening, Simulation, and Discussion” at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29.Join Elizabeth Barnes from Decoding Dyslexia to learn more about Dyslexia and the resources available to assist those who hav… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The OCL Puppet Show Players will perform at several branches of the Ocean County Library in January and February. They will present a show based on “The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors” by Drew Daywalt.Performances will be at the following braches and dates:Upper Shores – 10:30 a.m. Monda… Read More

TOMS RIVER – All branches of the Ocean County Library will host the annual winter reading program for adults. The program will run Jan. 1 to Feb. 28.Participants will read a minimum of five books from different pre-selected categories, including nonfiction, book to movie, science fiction, or an adul… Read More

JACKSON – A series of technology classes is coming to the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library, 2 Jackson Drive.“Spotlight On: Windows 10” 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4. Become comfortable with the features of this operating system. Attendees may bring their own laptop.“Presenting Google Drive” 2 p.… Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Mindfulness Meditation: On Loving Awareness” 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 2 Jackson Drive.Learn to enhance awareness through loving presence. Practice involves guided meditation and sitting in silence.This program is open to both novice… Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Brain Health as You Age” 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16.We all want to stay healthy and independent as we age. This includes health of both body and mind.“Brain Health as you Age” will review risk factors for diseases of the brain and wha… Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a book discussion on “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2 Jackson Drive.“Unbroken” tells the true story of Louis Zamperini, a former Olympic track star and member of the U.S. Army Air Corps, and his experience as… Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Coloring for Adults” 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2 Jackson Drive.Rediscover the joy of coloring while listening to relaxing music. Coloring sheets and art supplies will be provided. Light refreshments will be served.Registration is req… Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Elder Law Options” 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2 Jackson Drive.There is a lot of information regarding legal and health care options for seniors and it can be difficult to make the best decision for one’s circumstance.Carl Ar… Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Ask the Doctor” 12 to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2 Jackson Drive.A doctor from CareOne Jackson will discuss the difference between flu symptoms and the common cold, when to seek medical attention, and the remedies for both.Registrat… Read More