Current Press Releases

BERKELEY – The Berkeley Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Suicide Prevention: QPR Training” at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sep. 25.QPR stands for question, persuade, and refer – the three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. People trained in QPR learn how to recognize t… Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host several business-related programs this fall presented in partnership with SCORE of Ocean County.“Communication Skills for Improved Relationships in Your Business” 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sep. 25. Award-winning communications and marketi… Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Seasonal Doll Craft” at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Sep. 23 and Thursday, Sep. 26.Create a doll from the pages of a book. All materials will be provided, including decorative items to enable your doll to be ready for the holiday season. P… Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host various programs for adults throughout September.“National Mushroom Month: Uncovering the Fascinating World of Mushrooms” 2 p.m. Saturday, Sep. 14. Learn all about mushrooms. Taste and view a variety of mushrooms with enthusiast Gina… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “New Creations,” an art exhibit by the Toms River Artist Community, throughout September.The collection consists of various styles and mediums of art and will be on display in the 2nd Floor Gallery.The Toms River Artist Communi… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Senior Art Therapy,” an art exhibit by artists from Brandywine Living in Toms River, throughout September.The collection consists of various styles of painting and will be on display in the McConnell Gallery.Brandywine Living… Read More

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library will host various craft programs for adults throughout the month of September.“Book Pages Roses” 1 p.m. Thursday, Sep. 5. Create beautiful flowers from the pages of old books for gifts or decorations. Participants may even create a cente… Read More

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a variety of featured programs throughout the month of September.“Art Reception for Christopher Ritter” 2 p.m. Saturday, Sep. 7. Drop in to meet this local artist, listen to him discuss his work, and have refreshments. You may… Read More

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library will host programs in September 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.“Mindfulness Meditat… Read More

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a variety of regularly held activities throughout the month of September.“Writer’s Circle” 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Sep. 3 and 17. Critique one another’s work and discuss issues pertinent to authorship and getting published. No registr… Read More