Current Press Releases

SURF CITY – The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library and local artist Cathleen Engelsen is looking for artists and art collectors to showcase their work and collections in the meeting room and in the lobby display case during the months of September and October 2026 to celebrate the… Read More

FORKED RIVER – In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, the Barynya Duo will perform a concert at the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7. Enjoy music, songs, and dances from Eastern Europe performed on domra, garmoshka, and balalaika. The duo consists of the in… Read More

BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Vision for Life: How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy and Bright” from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 6 followed by vision screenings from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. We often take our sight for granted until things get a little blurry. Whether… Read More

BRICK – Explore the over 350-year military history of the Garden State with Andrew Walker, curator of the National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7 at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library. Attendees will take a journey through the key moments in our martial p… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library, in partnership with the Ocean County Mental Health Awareness Committee and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Ocean County, will host a mental health provider fair at the Toms River Branch from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6. Representat… Read More

TOMS RIVER – How can singing to your food and eating dessert before dinner improve your digestion, skin, and overall wellbeing? Bestselling author and entrepreneur Radhi Devlukia-Shetty will take you on a journey in a virtual discussion at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, presented by the Ocean County Library… Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission’s Mobile Unit on Friday, May 1 for appointments for Real ID, new title or registration, registration renewal, and replacement title/registration. Available times will vary depending on the typ… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Looking for assistance for your loved one(s) with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities? The Ocean County Library will host the virtual discussion “Navigating the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities” from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 6. This presentation wi… Read More

WARETOWN – Looking for a relaxing afternoon to work on your knitting, crochet, or fiber-related projects? Join like-minded individuals at the Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library for “Waretown Woolies Knitting & Crocheting Club.” The group will meet from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays, May… Read More

WARETOWN – Join us for a special musical program honoring Memorial Day and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “America 250: Voices of Freedom” at 6 p.m. Monday, May 4. The Bell Choir from Frederic A. Priff Elementary, di… Read More