Current Press Releases

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

BRICK – Want to expand your knowledge of New Jersey history? Join Melissa Ziobro, Director of Public History at Monmouth University, as she presents “NJ and the Gilded Age” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sep. 13 at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library. Learn about the economic changes, disparities bet… Read More

FORKED RIVER – In honor of Patriot Day, the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Hometown Heroes: Lacey Police Department and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit” at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sep. 12. Learn about the Lacey Police Department and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit.… Read More

BAY HEAD – Whether you’re a child of the 1960s or you just love the music, you’ll hear the best of that amazing decade when the Strictly 60s Band returns to rock the Ocean County Library Bay Head Reading Center at 6 p.m. Friday, Sep. 12. This program will be held outdoors in Centennial Park, directl… 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, September 9. Bring your questions and concerns s… Read More

MANAHAWKIN – 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 Co… Read More

JACKSON – You work hard for your money. Scammers work hard to separate you from it and grab your sensitive personal information. You can outsmart them. Join us for “Spams, Scams and Fraud: Let’s Not Be a Victim” at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch, 2:30 p.m. Thursday, September 11. The enlig… Read More

TOMS RIVER – This September, the Ocean County Library invites you to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month and discover how a single card can open the door to endless opportunities. With a library card, you can do more than check out books. From free classes and job resources to homework help, stream… Read More

LACEY TOWNSHIP – Celebrate the Ocean County Library’s centennial festivities with a special culinary experience. Join Chef Brian Cook, Executive Chef of Heavenly Eats Catering, for “A Taste of the Jersey Shore” at the OCL Lacey Branch, 2 PM Saturday, September 13. Take your imagination and taste bu… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Join us for a virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 10. Fisher will talk about his new book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More. No matter who you’re talking to, The Next Conversation gives you immediately actionable str… Read More