Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER - Professor Claude Taylor, of Monmouth University, will lead a dynamic discussion on communication, racial identity and contemporary American pop culture at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 4 at the Toms River Library, 101 Washington St. Following the presentation, Professor Taylor will answ… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Several branches of the Ocean County Library will host a discussion with Jim Halfpenny from the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking with on human trafficking.This event will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the following dates and branches:Oct. 4, Brick, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, 7… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Local author Eric San Juan will examine the themes and characters of popular horror show “The Walking Dead” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 at the Toms River Library, 101 Washington St.“The Walking Dead” is a popular AMC network series that began in 2010 and spawned a spinoff series, “Fear… Read More

BARNEGAT - The Ocean County Library will present “What’s Out There…A Planetarium Experience” at the Barnegat and Brick Branches. Barnegat Branch: 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 27,112 Burr St. Brick Branch: 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 24, 301 Chambers Bridge Rd. From the comfort of a portable planeta… Read More

LAVALLETTE – Actor, director and educator Neill Hartley will portray President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, FDR, during a two-part series to be held at the Upper Shores Branch of the Ocean County Library, 112 Jersey City Ave. Lavallette.On Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m., “FDR: A New Deal for America” s… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Financial expert Bill Bresnan will lead a financial seminar at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St.Topics of discussion will include real estate, tax planning, mutual funds, and asset allocation.  Bresnan has authored se… Read More

TOMS RIVER – In celebration of Classical Guitar Month, Gregory Askins and Joseph Parisi of the classical guitar duo Nylon Wound will perform at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 at the Toms River Library, 101 Washington St. The program will feature music from the Renaissance to the contemporary with Bach, Ge… Read More

LAKEWOOD – Have you ever wanted to organize your family photos and history?Filmmaker Gary Gellman will screen his documentary “Gellman American Dream” at the Lakewood Branch of the Ocean County Library at 7 p.m., Monday, September 18.After the screening, Gellman will talk about creating family archi… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Financial expert Bill Bresnan will lead a financial seminar geared toward older adults at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St.Topics of discussion will include real estate, tax planning, mutual funds, and asset allocation. Br… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Learn about immigration during an interactive session on the subject at four Ocean County Library locations.The program “Immigration: Facts and Fiction” will be led by Professor Jeff Wilhelms. Bring your questions, concerns, and a willingness to engage in a conversation that will inform… Read More