Current Press Releases

SURF CITY – Want to watch an artist create in real time? Local artist Carol Freas will demonstrate her watercolor painting technique at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sep. 17 at the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library. Freas’s works bring Barnegat Light’s iconic fishing village to life. You wi… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Looking for a relaxing evening of music? In celebration of the library’s 100th anniversary, the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to host Fred Lehotay and the Ragtimers at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sep. 17. Take a sentimental journey with the band as they perform classic rag… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes just weird? Come on a surprisingly hilarious journey through the history of the English language during a virtual author talk with Gabe Henry at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sep. 17. Henry will discuss his newest book Enough is… Read More

LACEY TOWNSHIP – The support that the State of New Jersey provides for disabled children continues into adulthood, through the agency tailored for adults with special needs. Discover the process of “Transitioning to the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities” at the Ocean County Library L… Read More

LAKEWOOD – Celebrate the Ocean County Library’s 100th anniversary by creating a personal keepsake. Paint and decorate your own ceramic mug at the OCL Lakewood Branch, 11 AM Saturday, September 20. Staffers of Waretown’s Just Kil’n Time Ceramics Studio will help you to create a unique, reading-theme… Read More

FORKED RIVER – In honor of Patriot Day, the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Hometown Heroes: Lacey Township EMS” at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sep. 16. Learn about the Lacey EMS, discover what they do and how they work together to protect the Lacey community. View EMS tools and see amb… Read More

TOMS RIVER – In celebration of our 100th Anniversary, the Ocean County Library would like to express our gratitude to all our Friends groups! The Library Friends work to advance the Ocean County Library’s mission of connecting people, building community, and transforming lives. The Library Friends… Read More

SURF CITY – Looking to meet and discuss art with a talented local artist? The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a meet and greet with Carol Freas at 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 10. Patrons can immerse themselves in Freas’s watercolor paintings, which bring Barnegat Ligh… Read More

WARETOWN – Looking to enjoy a spectacular evening of music? Join us in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Ocean County Library with a concert by vocal duo Dakota & Elle featuring iconic songs from popular movies at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sep. 15 at the Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Librar… Read More

JACKSON – Want to know how to search your family roots? In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, learn how to explore your Hispanic roots with genealogist Irisneri Flores at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sep. 13 online or at the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library. One of the main reasons that many His… Read More