February 07, 2025
TOMS RIVER – Rejoice in the contributions of Black culture to American life. You’re invited to the Toms River NAACP’s annual Black History Month Celebration at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch, 12 PM ‘til 3:30 PM Saturday, February 15. Enjoy delectable samples of soul food and desserts an… Read More
February 07, 2025
SURF CITY – Looking for your next absorbing book? Starting to think about summer beach reads?  Find hundreds upon hundreds of tempting hardcover, softbound and audiobook titles at the Friends of the Island Library’s two-day Big Book Sale in the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch, 9 A… Read More
February 07, 2025
TOMS RIVER – The seemingly-ageless Barbie© actually turns 66 years old in 2025. The Ocean County Library and Art with a Heart invite you to create a commemorative 3D painting in honor of the icon’s birthday and Women’s History Month at any one of three OCL branches. Lacey Branch – 3 PM Monday, Ma… Read More
February 06, 2025
TOMS RIVER – Everyone’s eligible to win specially-selected prizes in OCL’s “100 Prizes for 100 Years” – and all you do is attend a program. The winner’s list is growing month by month. Congratulations to Georgia, Carol and Geri, all among January Library program attendees who held winning raffle ti… Read More
February 06, 2025
TOMS RIVER – Fire up your creativity and help the Ocean County Library celebrate its centennial with a design to kick off its next 100 years! Community members of all ages are invited to try for valuable prizes by creating a bookmark that will be distributed at all 21 OCL branches and reading center… Read More
February 06, 2025
LACEY TOWNSHIP – Are you getting enough restful sleep? Insufficient down time can affect your stamina, your concentration, your memory and your health. Join us for “Getting A Good Night’s Sleep: Enhancing Sleep Quality” at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch, 2 PM Wednesday, March 5. Certified Sl… Read More
February 05, 2025
SURF CITY – Welcome springtime through an ancient, delicate method of folk art that symbolizes renewal. Join artist Jennifer Santa Maria for the Ukrainian Pysanky Egg Decorating Workshop at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch, 2 PM Saturday, March 1. Often called Ukrainian eggs, Pysan… Read More
February 05, 2025
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP – According to the National Park Service, we owe one of every three bites of food each day to pollinating insects. Their survival is challenged by diminishing habitats. Be part of the solution, right in your yard. Build a pollinator house at the Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch… Read More
February 04, 2025
JACKSON TOWNSHIP – Everyday stress can wear down the mind, body and spirit. Take a tranquil journey to calmness with “Guided Meditation and Sound Bowl Healing” at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch, 10:30 AM Saturday, March 1. Become absorbed in guided meditation led by certified yoga instruct… Read More
February 04, 2025
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP – Venture into the thick night fog of Victorian London where mayhem is descending on the posh world of fine art. Novelist Patrice McDonough, will take you inside her spine-tingling new whodunit, A Slash of Emerald, in her Book Talk at the Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch, 6 PM… Read More