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
June 05, 2023
LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Throughout the month of June, the Ocean County Library Little Egg Harbor Branch is pleased to display photographs of Southern Ocean County’s natural splendor, and the creatures that inhabit it, by local artist Kate Sanchez.
Kate, the Branch’s Youth Services Librarian, said that… Read More
June 01, 2023
TOMS RIVER – In celebration of Pride Month, the New Jersey Gay Men’s Chorus (NJGMC) will perform a live concert, 2 PM Saturday, June 24, at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch.
The chorus will perform a selection of familiar tunes, classic favorites and new songs.
NJGMC is an inclusive, 501… Read More
May 31, 2023
LACEY TOWNSHIP – The Ocean County Library Lacey Branch is pleased to mark Pride Month with a special presentation that highlights primary health care services tailored to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex and asexual (LGBTQA+) community. “Locally Proud” will take p… Read More
May 26, 2023
TOMS RIVER – Ceramic items add beauty to any living space, and they’re great gifts as well. Teens can create ceramic replicas of sea life in the Makerspace of the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch, 3 PM Tuesday, June 20.
All materials will be provided for this unique one-hour program for young… Read More
May 25, 2023
JACKSON TOWNSHIP – The Ocean County Library Jackson Branch is pleased to present an exhibit of airbrushings and paintings by Toms River artist Steve Moran throughout the months of June and July. Meet Steve during the Artist’s Reception, 2 to 4 PM Saturday, June 24.
Steve’s extensive portfolio of oi… Read More
May 25, 2023
TOMS RIVER – In honor of Juneteenth, the Ocean County Library will present a live program by noted storyteller Michelle Washington Wilson, “When the Cavalry Came to Call.”
The presentations will take place at the OCL Jackson Branch, 2 PM Saturday, June 17, and at the OCL Waretown Branch, 4 PM Monda… Read More
May 24, 2023
TOMS RIVER – Author-photographer Jamie Beck, whose extended hiatus in France produced the New York Times best-seller An American in Provence, will appear in the Ocean County Library’s Virtual Author Talk series, 2 PM Thursday, June 15.
An American in Provence is Beck’s account of her five-year stay… Read More
May 23, 2023
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to present the “New Jersey Piece of Paradise P.O.P. Art Show” by Jersey Shore-based artist André Russell throughout the month of June.
The exhibit in the Branch’s Second Floor Gallery consists of fine art pieces, created by reconstr… Read More
May 22, 2023
JACKSON TOWNSHIP – The Ocean County Library Jackson Branch is pleased to feature township resident Ceil Smolowitz’s minimalist art exhibit of painted stones. “Painted Rocks” will be on display throughout the months of June and July.
“The Rock Lady” relates that her art grew from a pastime to a char… Read More
