Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – In honor of Juneteenth, the Ocean County Library will present a live program by Michelle Washington Wilson, “When the Cavalry Came to Call: A Juneteenth Presentation.” It will take place at the Toms River Branch, 6 PM Wednesday, June 15, and at the Little Egg Harbor Branch, 7 PM Tuesda… Read More

TOMS RIVER – If you live with diabetes, you can minimize its impact, control A1C levels and monitor blood sugar and stress levels. “Seniors: Take Control of Your Life” diabetes workshops will take place at four Ocean County Library branches, beginning June 15. Hackensack Meridian Health and Meals o… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to announce that Sunday operating hours in the Toms River, Lakewood, and Stafford branches will expand to include Sundays throughout the year, beginning June 4. Each of the three branches will be open 1 PM until 5 PM on regularly-scheduled Sundays, e… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library and the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter invite you to become informed about a new treatment for the progressive condition during a virtual program, 2 PM Wednesday, June 8. The program, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jers… Read More

BARNEGAT – Watercolor creations by longtime Ocean County resident Frank Folinus will be on display throughout June at the Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch. A visitor to the county since 1955, and a full-time resident since 1972, Frank served 35 years as a carpentry teacher, administrator and pr… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to host Images Student Art Show 2022, by the Ocean County Vocational Technical School, throughout June. The collection, which will be displayed in the 2nd Floor Gallery, consists of student art pieces in card design, illustration, l… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library and the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter invite you to gain an understanding of the earliest indicators of Alzheimer’s disease in a virtual program, 2 PM Wednesday, June 1. The program, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jers… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library and the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter are pleased to announce the resumption of live, in-person Memory Cafés @ The Ocean County Library, starting in the first week of June at the Toms River and Manchester branches. In-person sessions can en… Read More

TOMS RIVER – All branches and reading centers of the Ocean County Library will be closed Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. Patrons are welcome to access the Library’s online resources, databases, eBooks, eMagazines, video and audio streams and digital classes, available continuously at… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library and the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter mark Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month during June, with four awareness-raising virtual programs. The online discussions, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter, will fo… Read More