June 20, 2023
SURF CITY – Enjoy family fun in the summer twilight at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch’s next Pajama Party in the Park, Bayview Park in Brant Beach, 7 PM Wednesday, July 12. Gather around our Children’s Librarian for an all-ages story time, and create a crafted item as a keepsake.… Read More
June 19, 2023
TOMS RIVER – All branches and reading centers of the Ocean County Library will be closed Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Patrons are welcome to access the Library’s online resources, databases, eBooks, eMagazines, video and audio streams and digital classes, available continuous… Read More
June 14, 2023
SURF CITY – Where can you turn for relief when inner tensions mount? Learn about an in-the-moment technique during “Spot-It™: Breaking Free from Stress, Worry, Anger, and Anxiety,” 2 PM Friday, July 7, at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch. Wellness consultant Brittany Histing, RN, B… Read More
June 13, 2023
SURF CITY – Without sketching, in the wink of an eye, Hou-Tien Cheng takes ordinary paper and cuts it into images that spark the imagination. The Ocean County Library is pleased to present his Master paper cutting demonstration, 2 PM Tuesday, June 27. The 1976 U.S. Master of Paper Cutting has demon… Read More
June 12, 2023
TOMS RIVER – All branches and reading centers of the Ocean County Library will be closed Friday, June 16, in observance of Juneteenth. Patrons are welcome to access the Library’s online resources, databases, eBooks, eMagazines, video and audio streams and digital classes, available continuously at… Read More
June 12, 2023
SURF CITY – Enjoy fun singing and fancy stepping during the Kids’ Concert and Dance Party with Jessica Carroll, 11 AM Thursday, June 29, at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch. Raise your voice and shake your shoes as Jessica performs new, classic and upbeat children’s songs. All ages… Read More
June 09, 2023
SURF CITY – Stock up on great beach reads and find listening and viewing bargains galore during the Friends of the Island Library’s Big Book Sale at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch, 9 AM until 4 PM Friday and Saturday, June 23 and 24. Browse among gently-used hardcovers, paperback… Read More
June 09, 2023
TOMS RIVER – Award-winning writer-actor-producer Tananarive Due, a contributor to Black Panther: Days of Wakanda and Black Panther: Sins of the King, will appear in the Ocean County Library’s Virtual Author Talk series, 8 PM Wednesday, June 28. Due will discuss her first new short fiction collectio… Read More
June 08, 2023
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – Get ready for the Ocean County Library’s Summer Reading theme, “All Together Now,” by meeting our community helpers who keep us safe. You’ll have the opportunity to explore emergency vehicles during First Responders Day at the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch, 10 AM Thursday,… Read More
June 07, 2023
SURF CITY – Celebrate the first day of summer with the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch, during its Pajama Party in the Park, Bayview Park in Brant Beach, 7 PM Wednesday, June 21. Gather around our Children’s Librarian for an all-ages story time, and create a crafted item as a keepsake… Read More