Current Press Releases

ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Island Heights Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Peto’s Palette Pals,” a series of children’s art programs in partnership with the John F. Peto Studio Museum.John F. Peto was a famous trompe l’oeil (“fool-the-eye”) artist who lived and worked in Island Heights. His h… Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a variety of programs throughout the month of September.“Prose & Ink Writers’ Group” at 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Sep. 9, 16, 23, and 30. Whether you are a beginner or experienced writer, the Jackson Writers’ Group will help get your ma… Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host various technology classes throughout the month of September.“Movie Magic: Streaming Movies How-To” at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sep. 10. Register for and learn how to use the library’s free streaming movie services – Kanopy, Hoopla, and Acces… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “How to Use Digital Marketing to Increase Your Sales” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sep. 19.Harness the power of Facebook advertising for your business. Instructor Tom Forgione shares tips and tricks for a successful Facebook advertising… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “U.S. Census: History, Race, and Ethnicity” at 7 p.m. Monday, Sep. 16.A representative from the U.S. Bureau will discuss the history of ethnicity and race in the U.S. Census and preview the 2020 Census. The way people have been… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Yoga & Smoothies” at 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Sep. 9, 16, 23, and 30.Librarian and certified yoga instructor Nancy Voitko will present a series of yoga classes. Sessions are each one hour long and will be followed by smoothie ta… Read More

TOMS RIVER - The Ocean County Library, in cooperation with New Jersey Council for the Humanities, will host “Water/Ways,” a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition exploring the environmental and cultural impact of water. “Water/Ways” will be on display at the Toms River Branch through Sep. 29.… Read More

LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Active Shooter Awareness” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sep. 15 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sep. 18.Have you ever wondered if you could prepare yourself for an active shooter situation?Lt. Leroy Marshall and Officers Nickens and Nieves from the Lak… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Buried Alive with the Will to Survive – From Devastation to Inspiration” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sep. 12.Retired FDNY Lieutenant and 9/11 survivor Joe Torrillo will share his inspiring story and lessons on how to manage fear un… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host the 2019 James J. Mancini Author Event featuring Alice Hoffman at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sep. 14.Hoffman will discuss her upcoming novel, “The World That We Knew.” A book signing will follow.Alice Hoffman is a New York Times bestsell… Read More