Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a performance by the Ocean County College Jazz Band at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 3. This will be the band’s sixth performance at the Ocean County Library.This group of 15 instrumentalists and vocalists, directed by Dave Marowitz w… Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Memory Loss: What’s Normal, What’s Not” at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 2.Learn what causes memory loss, how to improve your memory, and tips for challenging your brain. Participants will have the option to participate in a memory screening… Read More

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host an adult painting workshop at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Apr. 6.Learn to paint a spring landscape in this informative and fun art class. Participants will be able to take their creations home. Step-by-step instruction w… Read More

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Tricks of the Trade: Outsmarting Investment Fraud” at 2 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 11.Learn how to invest and avoid fraud in a difficult financial atmosphere. The program will be presented by Karen Larson and the South… Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host several computer classes throughout April.“Top Notch Resume I” 5 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 2. Participants will learn the use of branding marketing yourself, the advantages of different resume formats, and the basic elements of an effective… Read More

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Women, Feminism, and Islam” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Mar. 25.This program will help participants understand Islam and feminism, including the common notion of the oppression of Islamic women, the movement of Islamic… Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host various events throughout April.“AARP Tax Assistance” 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, Apr. 4 and 11. Receive free tax assistance by members of AARP. Participants must bring previous year(s) returns, photo ID, social security or I-Tin… Read More

BRICK – The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Women & Tea in the Victorian Era with Judith Krall-Russo” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Mar. 30.Tea was introduced to England in the middle of the 17th century as an exotic and expensive beverage. It could only be purchased in coffee houses… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a screening of “Alice’s Ordinary People,” featuring filmmaker Craig Dudnick at 7 p.m. Monday, Apr. 1.“Alice’s Ordinary People” is about Alice Tregay and the Chicago Freedom Movement. Along with Reverend Jesse Jackson and Dr. Ma… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “How to Market Your Business on Facebook” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 28.A Facebook page helps legitimize your business in the customer’s eye. Instructor Tom Forgione will share useful tips and tricks to ensure a successful Fac… Read More