February 19, 2020
MANCHESTER – In addition to featured events, the Ocean County Library, Manchester Branch  offers regularly held free activities that are open to all adults. The March schedule includes:“Writers’ Circle,” 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 3 and 17. Group members supportively critique one another’s work and d… Read More
February 19, 2020
MANCHESTER – During March, the Ocean County Library Manchester Branch will offer many free activities for adults. Programs for education, entertainment and well-being will take place in the branch’s newly renovated meeting room.“Harriet’s Long Journey: Life of Harriet Tubman.” 2 p.m. Wednesday, Mar.… Read More
February 18, 2020
JACKSON – Tax prep help, neighborly knitting, adventures in writing and outstanding new literature lead the March programs at the Ocean County Library, Jackson Branch.“Prose & Ink Writers Group,” 6:30 p.m. Monday, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. All genres are welcome. Bring three to five pages of a work… Read More
February 18, 2020
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch, in partnership with the Ocean County chapter of the National Organization for Women, will host a Women’s Health Expo, 10 a.m. Saturday, Mar. 21.The six-hour Expo coincides with Women’s History Month and the 100th anniversary of the passage of… Read More
February 14, 2020
TOMS RIVER – Get ready to stomp, stride and strut. Join the Friends of the Ocean County Library – Toms River for their First Annual Country Line Dance fundraiser, 6 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 28 at Christ Episcopal Church, Toms River.Dancers of all skill levels are welcome. Beginners can learn on the spot,… Read More
February 12, 2020
JACKSON – The Ocean County Library Jackson Branch will exhibit the highly expressive creations of New Jersey artist Helen Harris, March 6 through April 17.Helen’s landscapes, seascapes, florals and abstracts are rendered in water color, acrylics, mixed media and oils. Her works have been displayed i… Read More
February 12, 2020
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch will present Dr. Jamie Scomak of Inner Dynamics Physical Therapy of Ocean and Monmouth Counties in a discussion of pelvic therapy, 6 p.m. Monday, Mar. 2.Dr. Scomak will discuss the scope, diagnoses and practices of pelvic physical therapy for m… Read More
February 12, 2020
TOMS RIVER – As part of its Women’s History Month celebration, the Ocean County Library will host Michèle LaRue in “Someone Must Wash the Dishes: An Anti-Suffragist Satire” at five branches during March.“Someone Must Wash the Dishes” is a satire written in 1912 by social reform pioneer Marie Jenny H… Read More
February 12, 2020
JACKSON – The centennial of women’s voting rights in the United States, a salute to unsung female heroes of the Civil War and a night of girl group rock ‘n roll lead Women’s History Month observances during March at the Ocean County Library, Jackson Branch.At 2 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 14, the branch wil… Read More
February 10, 2020
TOMS RIVER – All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Monday, February 17, in observance of President’s Day. Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, February 18. We encourage our customers to use the Library’s online resources, including databases, ebooks, emagazines, streaming… Read More