Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to announce that it will host Ocean County, an exhibit by photographer Debbie Gentile, during January. The collection, which will be displayed in the Toms River Library’s 2nd Floor Gallery, consists of local Ocean County photography. Debbie Gentile… Read More

TOMS RIVER – All branches and reading centers of the Ocean County Library will be closed Friday, December 24, and remain closed Saturday, December 25, in observance of Christmas. All Library branches and reading centers will be closed Friday, December 31, and remain closed Saturday, January 1, in o… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Chronic conditions or diabetes can be self-managed safely and effectively, through an upcoming series of free live and virtual workshops hosted by the Ocean County Library. The workshops are funded by the Ocean County Office of Senior Services and Meals on Wheels of Ocean County, in pa… Read More

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – The Ocean County Library Branch on North Main Street, here, has undergone recent maintenance upgrades under the library’s 2021 maintenance program. “We have covered just about every area of the branch under this program,” said Ocean County Library Director Susan Quinn. “From the… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Are you an artist in search of a display venue? Have a collection of themed artifacts? Do friends marvel at knickknacks at home? Share them with your neighbors at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch. The Branch is organizing its art and collectible displays for 2022, and welcomes p… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Multiple award-winning author A.S. King will take part in the Ocean County Library’s “Dive Into YA: It’s Not Just for Teens” virtual program, 6 PM Thursday, December 9. The discussion series aims to show how real issues, vivid writing, diverse characters and imaginative concepts propel… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will host a live performance by the Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre, 6 PM Thursday, December 9 in the Toms River Branch. The holiday showcase will feature joyful Christmas songs and unique festival dances. The troupe, with special guest Maria Tylek, will also pe… Read More

TOMS RIVER – All Ocean County Library branches and reading centers will open at 1 PM Friday, December 3, for annual Staff In-Service Training. We encourage our customers to use the Library’s online resources, databases, eBooks, eMagazines, video and audio streams and digital classes. They are avail… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will present Elvistory: Christmas with “The King,” Thursday, December 2 at the Jackson Branch and Monday, December 6th at the Toms River Branch. Both presentations will begin at 7 PM. Award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist and “Elvis-torian” Ruben Castillo will ste… Read More

TOMS RIVER – All branches of the Ocean County Library will close at 5 PM Wednesday, November 24 and will remain closed Thursday, November 25 in observance of Thanksgiving.  The Barnegat, Brick, Jackson, Lakewood, Manchester, Stafford and Toms River branches will be open 9 AM to 5 PM Friday, No… Read More