February 06, 2019
TOMS RIVER – The Homebound and Volunteer Services Department of the Ocean County Library has embarked on a project to get much needed toiletries to the foster children of Ocean County.Donations of toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, portable hand sanitizer, soap, shampoo, conditioner, combs, brushe… Read More
February 01, 2019
LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “New Jersey Resources Solar Program” at 7 p.m. Monday, Mar. 4.Go green, help the environment, and combat rising energy costs. This program will teach you how to regenerate your own clean energy instead of paying f… Read More
February 01, 2019
LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Wearin’ of the Green – Songs from Ireland” at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mar. 13.Gerry Murray, a musician from County Cavan, Ireland, will perform popular and traditional Irish songs with a fellow Irish entertainer. Refr… Read More
January 31, 2019
BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “The Fiddle in America” at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28.Listen to music and have a high-energy conversation with Dr. Matthew Backes, Ph.D. about the fiddle’s role in historical tradition, its cultural influence, and its style and techn… Read More
January 30, 2019
JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Achieving Financial Fitness” at 2 p.m. Monday, Mar. 4.Laura Reeves, owner of LJR Financial, will present a fun and interactive approach to organizing one’s finances. Learn when to get rid of certain documents and how to organize and… Read More
January 30, 2019
JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host several technology classes throughout March.“Computer Basics: An Introduction” 10:30 a.m. Friday, Mar. 1. This class will provide an overview of the mouse, keyboard, files, folders, saving documents, and other concepts for new comput… Read More
January 28, 2019
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is partnering with Toms River Regional Schools to host free, public programming for the NEA Big Read 2019.The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and Midwest Arts to award Toms River Regional Schools a $15,000 grant to host NEA Big Read during the 2018-2019 sc… Read More
January 25, 2019
TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Love Thy Neighbor” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6.When does free speech transcend into hate speech? This program aims to resolve the communications gap. There will also be a theatrical performance with Ocean County College studen… Read More
January 24, 2019
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will run its 11th annual Prom Dress Drive and Giveaway. Donations can be dropped off at all Branches from February 1 to April 6.The drive will provide formal attire to middle and high school aged students at no charge for their school’s formal events. Donations… Read More
January 21, 2019
TOMS RIVER – All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Monday, Feb. 18 for President’s Day. They will reopen their normal business hours Tuesday, Feb. 19.We encourage our customers to use the library’s online resources including databases, ebooks, emagazines, and online classes which a… Read More