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The Upper Shores branch will be closing at 12pm today, January 15, 2021 for maintenance.

Ocean County Library Branches Have Delayed Opening Friday, January 22

January 07, 2021
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will have a delayed opening Friday, January 22 for its annual Staff In-Service. Branch hours of operation on January 22nd will be: Toms River, Berkeley, Brick, Jackson, Lacey, Lakewood, Manchester, Barnegat, Little Egg Harbor, Point Pleasant Borough, Stafford, Long Beach Island, Upper Shores 12 PM – 5 PM Beachwood, Island Heights, Plumsted, Point Pleasant Beach, Tuckerton,... Read More

Ocean County Library’s Toms River Branch Closed Through January 7

January 05, 2021
Toms River – The Ocean County Library’s Toms River Branch is closed until Thursday, January 7 for cleaning after an employee tested positive for Covid-19.All necessary steps have been taken to ensure the safety of our staff and the public.Items currently on hold at the Toms River Branch will be extended for their patrons’ convenience.Please contact any Branch of the Ocean County Library for assistance.Ocean County Library’s online programs,... Read More

Ocean County Library’s Lakewood Branch Closed Until January 6th

December 30, 2020
Lakewood – The Ocean County Library’s Lakewood Branch is closed until Wednesday, January 6 for cleaning after an employee tested positive for Covid-19. All necessary steps have been taken to ensure the safety of our staff and the public. Items currently on hold at the Lakewood Branch will be extended for their patrons’ convenience. Please contact any Branch of the Ocean County Library for assistance. Ocean County Library’s... Read More

Ocean County Library’s Brick Branch Closed Until December 19th

December 17, 2020
Brick – The Ocean County Library’s Brick Branch is closed until Saturday, December 19 for cleaning after an employee tested positive for Covid-19. All necessary steps have been taken to ensure the safety of our staff and the public. Items currently on hold at the Brick Branch will be extended for their patrons’ convenience. Please contact any Branch of the Ocean County Library for assistance. Ocean County Library’s online... Read More

Talk Football with Keith Elias During Ocean County Library’s Live Chat

December 17, 2020
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library invites you to sit in on a live virtual interview with former New York Giants star running back Keith Elias, 6 PM Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Registrants planning to use more than one device should provide individual email addresses for each. Attendees may send questions to lehereader@theoceancountylibrary.org until Wednesday, January 20 or ask them during the event. Elias achieved All-American... Read More

Ocean County Library Presents Sensory-Friendly Virtual Fun with Mr. Jon

November 24, 2020
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library presents family fun in a virtual program, “Songs & Silliness with Mr. Jon,” 10 AM Saturday, December 19.Mr. Jon and his silly friend George the Monkey will star in the interactive, sensory-friendly program filled with music, movement, and laughter.The musician and songwriter’s song compilations, “Mr. Jon & Friends” and “Rock & Rhyme,” are winners of Parents’ Choice awards.Registration is required... Read More

Ocean County Library To Be Closed Thanksgiving Day

November 17, 2020
TOMS RIVER – All branches of the Ocean County Library will close at 5 PM Wednesday, November 25 and will remain closed Thursday, November 26 in observance of Thanksgiving.The Barnegat, Brick, Jackson, Lakewood, Manchester, Stafford and Toms River branches will be open 10 AM to 2 PM Friday, November 27. The Library’s online resources, databases, services and catalog are accessible any time at www.theoceancountylibrary.org.

Ocean County Library Presents Ways to Offset Grief During Holidays

November 12, 2020
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will present a virtual program, “Coping with the Holidays,” 10:30 AM Wednesday, December 9.The Samaritan Center for Grief Support’s program is designed to help those whose holiday season follows the loss of a loved one.The presentation will focus on finding solace in grief, coping, communication, and compassion for one’s self and for others, self-care suggestions, and holiday-related concerns related to... Read More

Ocean County Library To Expand Operating Hours

October 26, 2020
TOMS RIVER – At its October meeting, the Ocean County Library Commission approved revised, expanded operating hours for the Library’s 21 branches. The new schedules take effect Monday, November 9, and continue through May 31, 2021.The Commission’s action is in accord with the Library’s COVID-related re-entry plan. It marks the first increase in public access since OCL’s July reopening.Revised hours of operation, by branch, are:Toms River,... Read More

Ocean County Library’s FanNation 2020: A Full Week of Virtual Geek

October 22, 2020
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library presents FanNation 2020, its largest yet – seven straight days, more than 20 free events and programs – and for the first time, all virtual from Monday, November 16 through Sunday, November 22. The fun includes:Writing for Books, Comics and Video Games with Sam Maggs – The best-selling writer takes you on a tour of writing for all three formats, and offers tips to start your own writing journey. Registration... Read More
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