October 22, 2024
LACEY TOWNSHIP – Is your heart giving you cause for concern? Are you familiar with symptoms of cardiac problems? Are there steps you should take now? Join us for the Ocean County Health Department’s “Heart Healthy” presentation at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch, 2 PM Tuesday, November 19. In… Read More
October 21, 2024
TOMS RIVER – Our origins define and guide us in our daily lives. Preserve recollections from your family’s past and see how they shape your awareness. Join The Social Writerly founder and Lead Creative Instructor Sarah Van Clef and Lead Fiction Instructor Jaimee. D. Cali for “Writing from Your Roots… Read More
October 21, 2024
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP – The Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch is pleased to present “The Art of Zentangle©” by Beachwood artist Kath Gregitis throughout the month of November. The array of original miniature abstract art pieces occupies the Branch’s main display case. Kath Gregitis became a Certifie… Read More
October 18, 2024
TOMS RIVER – All Ocean County Library branches and reading centers will be closed Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Normal hours of operation will resume Tuesday, November 12. Patrons are welcome to use OCL’s online resources, databases, eMagazines, eBooks, video and audio streams… Read More
October 18, 2024
TOMS RIVER – Brighten your home with a handmade wall hanging that is a traditional Indian symbol of welcome. Join award-winning author Priya Kumari for an introduction to the art of Toran Saturday, November 16 at two Ocean County Library branches: Upper Shores Branch – 10:30 AM, 112 Jersey City A… Read More
October 18, 2024
WARETOWN – “This is delicious! You must give me the recipe!” It’s elating to hear that. But what if you haven’t written it down, or if it isn’t clear? Learn the art of quality recipe writing at the Ocean County Library Waretown Branch, 11 AM Saturday, November 16. The ability to write clear, concis… Read More
October 17, 2024
TOMS RIVER – Have you ever looked at the subtle, textured beauty of watercolor paintings and wished you could master the art? Well, your chance is here. Join Jersey Shore artist Jamie Jarka for “Intro to Watercolors” during November at any of three Ocean County Library branches. Brick Branch – 30… Read More
October 15, 2024
LACEY TOWNSHIP – When airships ruled the skies, the Hindenburg reigned supreme – until its fiery crash 87 years ago in Lakehurst, NJ. Navy Lakehurst Historical Society member Bill Schmidt will describe its final flight in “The Hindenburg Experience Talk” at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch, 3:3… Read More
October 14, 2024
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch will close at 5 PM Thursday, October 31, to accommodate the township’s annual Halloween Parade. The Library’s remaining 20 branches and reading centers will observe standard hours of operation. Library patrons are welcome to use OCL’s online… Read More
October 14, 2024
TOMS RIVER – Worlds collide when a Native American in law enforcement patrols the very lands in which he was taught to fear superstition and witchcraft. The Paranormal Ranger is Stanley Milford, Jr.’s chilling chronicle of his brushes with the bizarre that he’ll relate in his Ocean County Library Vi… Read More