Current Press Releases

Whiting's main telephone number, 732-849-0391, is currently down.  Technology is aware of the issue and working to correct it.  Patrons can contact the branch through alternate number 732-350-5423.

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to present world-renowned concert violinist Dr. David Podles, at five branches during September, October and November. Lacey Branch, 10 East Lacey Road, (609) 693-8566 – “Slavic, Folk & Classical Music: A Musical Travelogue,” 2:30 PM Saturday,… Read More

TUCKERTON – Enjoy an afternoon of songs, provided by local rising musical talents. Students of the Sharon Hood Music Studio in Little Egg Harbor will perform in a free recital, 1 PM Saturday, September 17, at the Ocean County Library Tuckerton Branch. Ten students, age 10 to 17, will demonstrate th… Read More

TOMS RIVER – September is Library Card Sign-up Month. The Ocean County Library joins the American Library Association (ALA) in reminding county residents how much a Library card offers. OCL’s books, recorded materials, programs, online resources, and social media platforms can spark creativity and… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch will mark Constitution Day by hosting Thomas H. Pyle’s presentation, “David Brearley, 1745-1790: NJ Signer of the Constitution,” 6:30 PM Tuesday, September 20 in Mancini Hall. Attendees will learn about one of the most important, but often ove… Read More

TOMS RIVER – During Labor Day weekend, all Ocean County Library branches and reading centers will be closed Sunday, September 4, and Monday, September 5. Patrons are welcome to use the Library’s online resources, databases, eBooks, eMagazines, video and audio streams and digital classes. They are a… Read More

BARNEGAT – Enjoy the change from summer to autumn at the Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch, where programs for all ages and interests fill the September calendar. Book Café -  7 PM Tuesday, September 6. Share your new favorites and hear from fellow book lovers. New members are always welc… Read More

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – More than 175 children and adults shared a love of reading and community support in Storywalk®, during July and August through a partnership of the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch and the Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean. Attendees strolled through the Stafford Community… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to present “New Perspectives,” a multimedia exhibit by the Toms River Artist Community (TRAC), throughout the month of September. “New Perspectives” will be on display in the Branch’s 2nd Floor Gallery. It represents unique creative… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Enjoy pastel landscapes of local sites that you might already know. New Jersey artist Scott Molnar’s exhibit, “Pastel Interpretations of Ocean County,” will be on display throughout the month of September at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch. Molnar’s pastels, enhanced by wate… Read More