Current Press Releases

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

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Branch of the Ocean County Library will be temporarily closed for a full roof replacement starting Monday, October 6 with an anticipated reopening on Monday, October 13, weather permitting. Items on hold at the Lakewood Branch will be sent to the Brick Branch, 301 Chambe… Read More

WARETOWN – From now until the end of October, the Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library is hosting an art exhibit by local artist and author Carol Neugebauer. “Carol’s Colors” features watercolor works featuring landscapes, seascapes, shore birds, and flowers. The works are on display in the… Read More

LACEY TOWNSHIP – Whether Lacey Township is where you live, work, or both, you might be curious to know more about what the community offers. Have an informal chat with Lacey Mayor Peter Curatolo in the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch, 6 PM Tuesday, October 14. Bring your questions and concerns st… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library’s Bay Head Express will be closed Monday, October 13 in accordance with the municipal observance of Columbus Day. OCL’s remaining 20 branches and reading centers will be open October 14. Bay Head Express patrons are welcome to visit nearby OCL branches in Poin… Read More

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP – The onset of autumn means another busy season of cranberry harvesting in South Jersey. Get a glimpse of local Pine Barrens harvesting history during “It’s Cranberry Time!” in the Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch, 1 p.m. Saturday, October 11. Join us for a retrospective look… Read More

BRICK – Know your numbers! Stop by the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday, October 10 to receive a free wellness screening by a registered nurse from Hackensack Meridian Health. Screenings include blood pressure, pulse, cholesterol, blood sugar, body mass i… Read More

POINT PLEASANT – Residents of Point Pleasant Beach, would you like an opportunity to speak with Mayor Douglas Vitale in an intimate and personal setting? The Point Pleasant Beach Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a “Meet the Mayor” event at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13. In keeping with his… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Health Department will be offering seasonal influenza (flu) vaccines for for the 2025-26 season to all residents one year and older free of charge at several branches of the Ocean County Library. Clinics will take place at the following locations and dates: Oct. 14,… Read More

MANAHAWKIN – Interested in owning your own houseplants? The Stafford Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “The Dirt on Houseplants” at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13. Dr. S. Ann Earon, certified Rutgers Master Gardener of Ocean County, will discuss the different types of houseplants and which a… Read More