Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, capture the warmth and spirit of the Emerald Isle with guitarist and singer Charlie Zahm. He’ll take you on a whirlwind musical tour of Ireland at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch, 6:30 PM Monday, March 4. When Charlie was old enough to sing,… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Gearing up for spring planting in the yard? How about some greenery to dress up your home indoors? Let the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County give you “The Dirt on Houseplants” at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch, 6:30 PM Tuesday, March 12. The 90-minute seminar will in… Read More

LACEY TOWNSHIP – Spring arrives, and nature reawakens, bringing new life to our changing landscape. Experience its nurturing essence during “Mindfulness Meditation: On Wisdom of Trees” at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch, 2 PM Saturday, March 16. Registration opens Saturday, March 2. The compa… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Why is feedback between a supervisor and employee often strained? Is there a simple approach? Kim Scott will discuss straightforward strategies contained in her best-seller Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity during her Ocean County Library Virtual Author Tal… Read More

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – It’s considered the shortest governing charter of any nation. Its nickname is “Bundle of Compromises.” And it is a living document, rigid yet flexible. The audience for “A Citizen’s Look at the U.S. Constitution” at the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch on Monday, February 1,… Read More

TOMS RIVER – “Don’t stand by, silent, while something awful is happening to another person. Sit with the kid who always sits alone. Stand up to bullying.” The words of Holocaust survivor Manford Lindenbaum rang clearly at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch during “Combatting Hate,” Tuesday,… Read More

BARNEGAT – The Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch is pleased to present “Red Rose Kay Photography & Multimedia: Landscapes and Nature Photography” by Shore-based photographer and artist Kaylee McGrath during the months of February and March. The Branch’s showcases display Kaylee’s metal print… Read More

LACEY TOWNSHIP – The Ocean County Library Lacey Branch is pleased to present “Abstract and Neurographic Expression Art” by Barbara Ann DeFranza throughout the month of February. Barbara’s exhibit consists of acrylic abstract designs. The goal of neurographic art is to promote mindfulness, reduce st… Read More

LAKEWOOD – Expand your English conversation skills in an enjoyable, casual setting at the Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch, 6 PM until 7 PM every Tuesday. Adults who want to practice speaking English are welcome to join our conversation group. Strengthen your mastery of the language by discussi… Read More

TOMS RIVER – How is the Black experience in America reflected in works of fiction? What are the hidden costs of injustice for Black citizens, and for all Americans? Jason Mott will shed light on observations at the core of his award-winning novel Hell of a Book in an Ocean County Library Virtual Aut… Read More