Current Press Releases

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

PLUMSTED – Enjoy the natural sound of unplugged music? Join us for an evening of songs by the Acoustic Musicians Guild at the Ocean County Library Plumsted Branch at 7 p.m. Monday, November 3. Founded in 1996, the Brick Township-based Guild is a 501(c) nonprofit organization that promotes the advan… Read More

SURF CITY – Menopause can be a difficult and confusing time. Learn about this important phase of life during “Menopause and You” at the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 29. Join a representative from Hackensack Meridian Health for a discussion on nav… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The 2nd Annual LGBTQIA+ Resource Fair is coming to the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 18. The purpose of the Fair is to connect members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies with agencies that are available to assist them.… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is proud to present a virtual author talk with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 22 Malala Yousafzai quickly became an international icon at the age of fifteen, known for bravery and resilience following a brutal attack on… Read More

BRICK – Love and connection matter at any age! Join us at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library for “Connections Beyond Age: Embracing Online Dating for Older Adults” at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 14. This empowering and informative program is designed to help older adults explore the world of… Read More

WARETOWN – Are you ready for a spooky weekend? Join us at the Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library for a “Halloween Magic Show” at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 18. Pete and Chris Amusements will take on the roles of Dr. Presto and Dr. Incredulous to bring you and the family on a spooky adven… Read More

SURF CITY – Knowing safe practices with medication can prevent harm from visiting you or your loved ones. This is why the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library is hosting “Medication Misuse Prevention” at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 16. The Long Beach Island Health Department will e… Read More

SURF CITY – Ballet aficionados rejoice! The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “The Life of a Pointe Shoe” at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 15. Enjoy a presentation on the historical and fascinating evolution of the classic ballet slipper: the pointe shoe. Learn about its jo… Read More

BRICK – Get in the spooky spirit! The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Ghost Hunting Behind the Scenes: New Jersey’s Oldest Paranormal Research Team” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15. Join members of South Jersey Ghost Research (SJGR) as they present an informative and intrigui… Read More