Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” The punch line to that old joke is, “practice.” In reality however, if you want to see a Carnegie Hall production, come out 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 to the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library.Maestro Anton Del Forno and his manager created “Br… Read More

LAKEWOOD – Eliza Factor will discuss her book, “Strange Beauty: A Portrait of My Son”, at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 15 at the Lakewood Branch of the Ocean County Library, 301 Lexington Ave.Factor’s memoir features love, grief, ideas about communication, and a “highly detailed account of the roller coas… Read More

OCEAN COUNTY – For those intrigued with paranormal activity, members of South Jersey Ghost Research (SJGR) will host a series of lectures at three Ocean County Library branches this month.The lectures will consist of videos, photo displays, equipment demonstrations and audio samples of spirit voices… Read More

BRICK – The New Jersey Gay Men’s Chorus will perform at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 21 at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road.The chorus will perform a selection of well-known tunes and offer a preview of their upcoming concert pieces for this season.This program is s… Read More

BERKELEY – The Berkeley Branch of the Ocean County Library, 30 Station Rd. is hosting a “Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos” program at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 18. Learn about this Mexican holiday that is truly a celebration of life. Presenter Sue Good will show photos of the celebration from… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Join local author Natalie Zaman as she takes you on a tour of some magical day trips at 2 pm Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Toms River Library 101 Washington St. Some of these day trips are close by and some are further afield where you can enjoy the spirit of the autumn season. Discover ne… Read More

TOMS RIVER - Grupo Warachando, a festive Latin band, will perform concerts at the Waretown and Lacey branches of the Ocean County Library. Experience this live musical performance with amazing sounds of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Bolero, Cumbia and Cuban music. Waretown Branch: 7 p.m. Monday, Oct… Read More

TOMS RIVER – What are signs that memory problems are more than just a part of normal aging? Andrew Budson, MD, Associate Director of the Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Center will help answer that question during a program on Oct. 3 being held at 2 p.m. at the Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial… Read More

LAVALLETTE – Actor, director and educator Neill Hartley will portray President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, FDR, during a program to be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the Upper Shores Branch of the Ocean County Library, 112 Jersey City Ave. Lavallette. This program, “FDR: An Arsenal for Democr… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host two talented authors at 2 pm, Saturday, Oct. 7. Carmine Appice, a legendary drummer for Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, Beck, Bogert & Appice, will join musician, corporate executive, and screenwriter Jon D’Amore.Appice will regale… Read More