Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – All branches of the Ocean County Library will open at 1 p.m. Friday, November 7 to accommodate the library’s annual Staff In-Service Training. Library patrons are welcome to use OCL’s online resources, databases, eMagazines, eBooks, video and audio streams, and digital classes at theoc… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Join us for an exciting, interactive magic show filled with colorful comedy and surprises! The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Fun with Magic for Adults with Special Challenges” at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 5. This lively performance will combine laughter… Read More

BRICK – The holidays can be an immensely difficult time for those experiencing the loss of a loved one. Join an Affinity Care social worker at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library for a four-part bereavement group centered around coping with grief and loss during the holiday and winter seaso… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Have you ever had an interest in learning the ukulele? Now is your chance to receive a free introductory course. The Ocean County Library will host “Uke Can Do It” beginner-friendly ukulele courses designed for seniors at multiple OCL branches. This program will take place at the follo… Read More

SURF CITY – Medicare can be complex and confusing. This is why the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Understanding Medicare Part D” at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 5. Join us for a special session where a Medicare expert from the Ocean County Office of Senior Services wi… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Experience Indigenous dance, music, storytelling, and traditional arts this November at the Ocean County Library. “Redhawk Native American Song and Dance” will take place at multiple OCL branches in honor of American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. This program will take place… Read More

TOMS RIVER – You’re invited to learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he chats about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity, during a virtual author talk at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 5. Nothing More of This Land explores Ind… Read More

LAKEWOOD – Ever wanted to see snakes up close in person? The Lakewood Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “NJ Snake Man Presents Boas and Pythons” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, November 3. During this program for kids, the NJ Snake Man will introduce boa and python snakes to the audience while taki… Read More

WARETOWN – During World War II, a tech-savvy New Jersey woman took it on herself to be a priceless information provider for families of captured U.S. service members. Agnes Joan Negra’s exploits are chronicled in the book Waves of Hope. Meet her son Ronald Edward Negra, the author, at the Ocean Coun… Read More

SURF CITY – Join local artist and Long Beach Island library branch manager Laurence Krupinski for an art reception from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, November 1 in the meeting room of the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library. Enjoy light refreshments while chatting with the artist and… Read More