Current Press Releases

BRICK – If you are the parent of an adult individual with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, you know that there are options for their long-term care. But did you realize that you, a family member, or friend can receive monetary compensation and other benefits to be that individual’s pr… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Commission at their meeting on August 12 extended the JBJ Soul Kitchen lease with the co-op with Toms River Regional School South until the end of the second marking period to coincide with the completion of their courses which will be on or about January 29, 20… Read More

TOMS RIVER – All branches and reading centers of the Ocean County Library will be closed Sunday, August 31 and Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day. All branches and reading centers will resume regular hours Tuesday, September 2. Library patrons are welcome to use OCL’s online resources,… Read More

FORKED RIVER – Interested in seeing paintings by a talented local artist? The Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will host the exhibit “Pieces of Nature: Seascapes, Landscapes and More!” by Clara Sue Beym from September 2 through September 30. “Pieces of Nature” will feature watercolor painti… Read More

MANAHAWKIN – Learn all about planting, harvesting, drying, and storing garlic at the Stafford Branch of the Ocean County Library at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sep. 8 during this interactive presentation from the Rutgers Master Gardeners. This program will cover the entire growing year of garlic from planti… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Embrace your dark side and join us for a virtual conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, author of the Accomplice to the Villain series at 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 3. Evie Sage didn’t mean to become right-hand woman to the kingdom’s most terrifying villain. One minute, she was appl… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Calling all art aficionados! Paintings by local artist Dana DiLorenzo will be on display in the McConnell Gallery of the Ocean County Library’s Toms River Branch from now until August 31. Dana DiLorenzo strives to capture movement in her acrylic paintings. Introduced to art at a young… Read More

SURF CITY – See what audiences far and wide are raving about as you’re transported to a golden period in American culture. The Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch is pleased to present singer-musician Kevin Grace’s powerful, musical one-man show “The 1950’s Experience,” 6:30 p.m. Tuesday,… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Looking for a relaxing afternoon of music? Take a sentimental journey with Fred Lehotay and the Ragtimers as they perform classic ragtime favorites from the 1920s at several branches of the Ocean County Library. This program will take place at the following dates and locations: 2 p.… Read More

BARNEGAT – On July 22, the Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library hosted Mike Dawson, professional cartoonist and author of The Fifth Quarter for a cartooning workshop for children. Kids learned about cartooning and worked on activities in this hour-long workshop. Participants had the opportun… Read More