Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER –  The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to present Shore-based artist Amanda Santomenna’s exhibit, “Vibrant Empath Art,” in the McConnell Gallery throughout the month of December. Visitors will view Amanda’s poured acrylic creations on various sizes of canvas. The d… Read More

POINT PLEASANT – In the interest of patron and visitor safety, the Ocean County Library Point Pleasant Boro Branch will be closed Friday, December 9, and Saturday, December 10. During that time, the parking lot entrance way will be upgraded. Earle Asphalt Company will replace the main driveway entr… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Ring in the winter solstice with the close harmonies of the melodic duo Liberty Tree. “Sing Lustily of Winter: A Garland of Seasonal Songs” will be presented at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch, 6:30 PM Tuesday, December 20. Liberty Tree will perform historical winter-themed… Read More

TUCKERTON – December gives families many ways to experience togetherness. Bring the family for heartwarming tales in storyteller Anjel Wilson’s “Celebrating December Days,” 3:30 PM Thursday, December 22, at the Ocean County Library Tuckerton Branch. A second-generation storyteller, Anjel focuses he… Read More

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Revel in the warmth of the spirit of the season during the Navesink Brass Quintet’s special holiday concert at the Ocean County Library Little Egg Harbor Branch, 6:30 PM Wednesday, December 21. It promises to be a memorable evening, marking the ensemble’s 30th anniversary as wel… Read More

SURF CITY – Relive the passion of rock and roll’s early years and rediscover the thrill of holiday time when the Strictly 60s Band performs at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch, 2 PM Saturday, December 10. The New Jersey-based ensemble will rock the house with timeless hits by Elvis… Read More

TOMS RIVER –  The Ocean County Library is pleased to announce a concert series by Ocean County classical vocalists Dakota & Elle. The tenor-soprano duo will perform in six branches, through early February. Plumsted Branch – 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, (609) 758-7888. “Warm and Bright:… Read More

SURF CITY –  Have a hefty helping of Yuletide cheer with songs and carols of the season, during the Waterview Singers’ Holiday Concert at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch, 6 PM Wednesday, December 14. The family-friendly performance will feature the entire ensemble, plus solos… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Return to the era when families gathered around the wireless set for “theater of the imagination.” The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch will host a live presentation by When Radio Entertained People (WREP), 7 PM Wednesday, December 7. When Radio Entertained People (WREP) consists… Read More

Toms River – A program that will provide literacy-based services for the neurodiverse community, from birth to age 5, is being launched at the Ocean County Library. Milestones in Neurodiversity & Literacy to Grow will be initially offered in the Library’s Brick, Stafford, and Little Egg Harbor… Read More