Current Press Releases

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library will host two programs as part of the Chapters of Health program series.“Keeping Your Grandkids Safe and Happy While in Your Care: the Holiday Edition” 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10. Discuss current trends in child safety in the home, outdoors,… Read More

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library will host three tech workshops for adults in December.“Using an iPad for Green Screen Photography” 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3. iPad users will be taught how to use the Do Ink green screen app as well as the basics of green screen technology a… Read More

BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library will host an exhibit by local photographer Frank Grasso throughout December.Grasso is a retired carpenter living in Barnegat. Most of his photos are taken in the Pinelands, some taken while kayaking on the Barnegat Bay and other local rivers… Read More

JACKSON – Various programs are coming to the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library throughout December.“Holiday Concert” 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. Join classical flutist and guitarist Keith Calmes as they present a selection of holiday favorites. This will include selections from Bach, Tchaikovs… Read More

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “What Is Kwanzaa?” 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22.Use your eyes, ears, hands, and taste buds to discover what Kwanzaa celebrates. Find out the meaning of the seven candles, what colors represent this celebration, and wh… Read More

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Family New Year’s Eve Party” at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31.Get ready to ring in the New Year with crafts, noisemakers, and music. Enjoy a family friendly party complete with a countdown to noon and a new year’s ball… Read More

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “All Aboard the Polar Express” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15.Enjoy storytime with the Conductor, a juggling lesson with the Chef, and singalong with the crew of this enchanted train. Guests may wear their favorite… Read More

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Will It Waffe?” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19.Have you ever wondered what you could make into a waffle? Experiment with creative waffle iron recipes and answer the question, “Will it waffle?”Recipes may contain po… Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a blood drive by the American Red Cross from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26.Consider taking an hour to donate blood to those in need.Teens at least 16 years of age may donate with permission by parent or guardian.Donors will rec… Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host free wellness screenings 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7.Registered nurses from Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean Medical Center will provide a variety of free screenings including blood pressure, glucose, pulse, body mass index, and… Read More