Current Press Releases

LITTLE EGG HARBOR –  What signals a need for literacy support in a child’s first three years? What methods will be most effective? Find out during “What Is Early Intervention?” at the Ocean County Library Little Egg Harbor Branch, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 1. In this one-hour program, Kat… Read More

STAFFORD – The neo-artisan wave in America has turned bread into a superstar food. Yet, there are questions to ponder about healthful eating. Slice into the facts about bread at the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch, 2 PM Wednesday, February 8. In “Bread: Is It Part of Your Future?,” technical b… Read More

TOMS RIVER –  As part of its Black History Month celebration, the Ocean County Library is pleased to present Sankofa Stories by master African-American and multicultural storyteller Shirley Johnson, Saturday, February 4, at two branches: Point Pleasant Borough Branch – 11:30 AM, 834 Beaver D… Read More

TOMS RIVER –  In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch will present the gripping documentary, They Survived Together, 6:30 PM Wednesday, January 25. After the screening, director John Rokosny and producer Andriette Redmann will engage view… Read More

TOMS RIVER – In honor of Black History Month and Presidents’ Day, the American Historical Theatre will re-create three notable Americans, whose lives spanned three centuries, at the Ocean County Library. Appearances will take place at three branches:  Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Ocean County Library is pleased to present “Fall in Love with Dakota & Elle” at the Little Egg Harbor Branch, 6:30 PM Thursday, February 2, and at the Berkeley Branch, 6:30 PM Tuesday, February 7. “Fall in Love” features the Ocean County vocal… Read More

LAVALLETTE –  In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day 2023, the Ocean County Library invites you to explore the many roles taken on by children in the harrowing ordeal. Zoey Guarino, M.A., will present “Childhood Under Nazism: Art, Memory and Resistance” at the Upper Shores Branch, 2 PM Wednesday… Read More

SURF CITY – The trendy neo-artisan wave in America has turned bread into a superstar food. Yet, there are questions to ponder about healthful eating. Slice into the facts about bread at Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch, 3 PM Tuesday, January 24.  In “Bread: Is It Part of Your Futu… Read More

LACEY TOWNSHIP – People experiencing mild memory issues and their care partners can enjoy relaxed conversation and camaraderie during Memory Cafés at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch, commencing at 10:30 AM Saturday, January 14.  Early-stage Memory Cafés, 10:30 AM on the second Saturday o… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to host Jamie Fiore Higgins, who will discuss and sign copies of her book, Bully Market: My Story of Money and Misogyny at Goldman Sachs, 2 PM Saturday, January 21.  Financial Times named Jamie one of its Top 25 Most Influential Women of 2022. I… Read More