Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to present a program about the New Jersey’s environment, its impacts, and ways that residents can address them. “Civic Participation in Cancer Alley” will take place 7 PM Monday, September 12, in the Library’s Toms River Branch, and will be simulcast… Read More

LAVALLETTE – The music of the ‘60s is a soundtrack for a generation, and its influence continues today. International singing star Maggie Worsdale will perform “1960s Classics” at the Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch, 7 PM Wednesday, September 14. Maggie will mine her vast repertoire for so… Read More

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – From identity theft to “phishing,” reports of financial fraud in the United States continue unabated. Learn ways to avoid becoming a victim during a live program at the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch, 10 AM Thursday, September 8. “Common Scams and How to Avoid Them” will b… Read More

TOMS RIVER – In celebration of Patriot Day, vocalist/acoustic guitarist Gary Nokes will perform a live concert, 6:30 PM Wednesday, September 7, at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch. Gary will perform a selection of traditional and contemporary patriotic songs in Mancini Hall. He is famili… Read More

TUCKERTON – Two famous natives of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens have rich histories and face potential challenges. Hear about them during “Blueberry and Cranberry Farming in South Jersey,” 6:30 PM Monday, August 29, at the Ocean County Library Tuckerton Branch. Rutgers University Professor Peter V. Oud… Read More

LAVALLETTE – Hear and see the compelling tale of a pop music legend in video and memorabilia when Jimmy Scalia presents “Beyond the Sea: The Life & Times of Bobby Darin” at the Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch, 6 PM Wednesday, August 24. As the official archivist for Bobby Darin’s estat… Read More

JACKSON TOWNSHIP – Catch the vibe of summer, sand and surf when noted local guitarist and singer Gary Nokes performs “Sounds of the Shore” at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch, 2 PM Saturday, August 20. Music lovers will enjoy classic beach ballads, nautical numbers, and coastal country favor… Read More

JACKSON – Kaleigh Brendle, the partially-sighted New Jersey collegian and ardent visual-impairment rights advocate, will speak about her experiences and perform her own music at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch, 2:30 PM Saturday, August 13. The Villanova student and Howell High School alumnu… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch will be closed Friday, July 29, for precautionary maintenance in the interest of safety for patrons, visitors, and staffers. The closure stems from the July 27 discovery of bed bugs in a drop box located outside the building. Library officials p… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Exercise your creative side and have fun with friends during late-summer adult paint parties at five Ocean County Library branches. Lacey Branch, 10 East Lacey Road, (609) 693-8566 - 6 PM Wednesday, August 17. Berkeley Branch, 30 Station Road, Bayville, (732) 269-2144 – 6 PM Wednesd… Read More