Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER - Ocean County Library’s Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St., will be transformed into a miniature golf course during a two-day fundraiser by the Ocean County Library Foundation. The 4th annual “Links with the Masters” will be held Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7. Golf attire is… Read More

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP – The Berkeley Branch of the Ocean County Library will host an informational session about health benefits and services for US military veterans, at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15.Representatives of the Veterans Administration will answer questions and provide guidance. The progra… Read More

TOMS RIVER – In support of the 2020 United States Census on April 1, the Ocean County Library will offer practical workshops and informative lectures, presented by the US Census Bureau, at various branches through March.Discussions include methods to achieve accurate population counts, how Census in… Read More

Jackson – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will present “Birdcage Bookcraft” at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25.Attendees will learn how to create beautiful, Victorian style birdcages from used books. Lace, flowers, beads and more will be provided for use as decorative trim.The branch is… Read More

BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library will exhibit the art of local photographer Frank Grasso throughout the month of January 2020.Grasso, a retired carpenter and Barnegat resident, has taken many photos in the Pinelands. He has also captured images while kayaking on Barnegat Ba… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Noraebang” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6 in Mancini Hall.Participants may choose from a list of popular American and K-pop tunes and sing their hearts out.The branch is located at 101 Washington Street.Registration is required f… Read More

Little Egg Harbor – On October 14 the Little Egg Harbor Branch of the Ocean County Library closed as the result of a power surge from an Atlantic City Electric transformer located on the perimeter of Mathistown Road. The surge occurred around 11:00 pm after the branch had closed for the evening.Tech… Read More

JACKSON – The Ocean County Library Jackson Branch will host a program to commemorate Rare Disease Day at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29. The program will be streamed live via https://www.facebook.com/oceancountylibrary.Amanda Rutherford, of Brick, will share her experiences in coping with cystic fibros… Read More

TOMS RIVER – All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25. They will reopen their normal business hours Thursday, Dec. 26.All branches will close at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31. All branches will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 and reopen normal busin… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “How to Be Safe in Cyberspace” at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14.Thomas Kenney, an internet technology professional who specializes in developing corporate cybersecurity tools, will conduct the program. Kenney, who holds a master’… Read More