Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Water Elements” by Marissa Schaeffer in the McConnell Gallery throughout the month of January.Schaeffer studied photography at Montclair University where she received a bachelor’s degree in art education. Her inspiration is dr… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Library is excited to announce a new home for our wide selection of popular digital eBooks and eAudiobooks. The library has offered digital books through OverDrive as a part of the eLibraryNJ consortium since 2010. Starting December 18th, anyone with an Ocean County Library… Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a variety of programs throughout the month of January.“Afternoon Film” 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11. Watch a movie on the big screen without the admission fees of a movie theater. Call the branch at 732-928-4400 or visit theoceancountyl… Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a variety of tech classes throughout the month of January.“Presenting Google Drive” 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7. Learn how to use this free resource that allows you to take your files and folders anywhere. Topics will include uploading fi… Read More

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Humor Through Music with Pete Grigis” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16.Celebrate life with humor and music. Pianist Pete Grigis’ interactive set combines keyboard and comedy.This fun lecture will explain the psycholo… Read More

LONG BEACH ISLAND – Are you retired but still have a lot to give? The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Project InVOLve” 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21.Find the right opportunity at this volunteer fair. Several local nonprofits will make short presentations abou… Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a blood drive by the American Red Cross 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26.Consider taking some time to donate blood to those in need. Donors will receive a voucher for five free items from the Friends of the Jackson Library’s Book… Read More

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library will host its regularly scheduled programs throughout December.“Book Chat” 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20. Participants will discuss what they’ve been reading with the rest of the group and pick up ideas for what to read next. No registration… Read More

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library will do free film screenings Wednesdays in December. See movies on a large screen without the admission fee of a movie theater.Screenings will take place 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Dec. 5, 12, 19, and 26.The branch is located at 21 Colonial Driv… Read More

MANCHESTER – Are you interested in researching stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds? The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a workshop on using online investment databases at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30.Learn to use Value Line and Morningstar, two important online investm… Read More