Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will have a delayed opening Friday, Dec. 13 for its Annual Staff In-Service Training.All locations, with the exception of the Bay Head and Whiting Reading Centers, will open at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13.All branches will resume regular hours Saturday, Dec. 14.We… Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host computer classes in the month of December.“Spotlight On: Windows 10” 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6. Become comfortable using the features of the Windows 10 operating system. Participants should have mouse and keyboard skills.“Microsoft Word… Read More

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library will host various featured events in the month of December.“The History of the Nutcracker” 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4. Discover some interesting background on the beloved ballet, “The Nutcracker” and E.T.A. Hoffman’s fairy tale “The Nutcra… Read More

MANCHESTER – The Friends of the Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library will hold their quarterly general meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the Manchester Branch. This meeting is open to new and existing members as well as the general public.The Friends of the Manchester Branch enhance li… Read More

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library will host programs in December as part of their “Chapters of Health” series. Presenters are often professionals from local health-related organizations that have partnered with the library to help educate the public.“Brain Games for Adul… Read More

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a variety of regularly held activities throughout the month of December.“Writer’s Circle” 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Dec. 3 and 17. Critique one another’s work and discuss issues pertinent to authorship and getting published. Registratio… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is excited to launch our Museum Pass Program at 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2.The Museum Pass Program provides the opportunity to visit a variety of cultural and educational attractions in the area for free. Adult, Ocean County residents with an active library card in g… Read More

JACKSON – the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a variety of programs throughout the month of December.“Prose and Ink Writers’ Group” 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. Beginning and seasoned writers will work together to get their manuscripts in shape. All genres are w… Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Healthy Holidays with Essential Oils” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11.Lauren Gitlin of Legit Oils will help attendees choose essential oil blends to relax during the holiday season.This program is not recommended for those with asthma,… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “WREP – When Radio Entertained People” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5.Actors from WREP will perform vintage radio skits for an evening of laughter, including a Halloween episode of “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet” and two Chri… Read More