Current Press Releases

SURF CITY – Looking for a convivial group for swapping yarns and working with yarn? Pull up a seat for “Knit Happens” in the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch, 3:30 PM Saturday, March 16. Bring your yarn, needles, and hooks and become acquainted with members of the casual knitting circl… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Dazzling dresses and glittering gowns donated by generous Ocean County Library patrons and visitors are about to adorn teens throughout the county. OCL’s 16th annual Prom Dress Giveaway will take place in March at three Library branches. Toms River Branch – 101 Washington Street, (73… Read More

BRICK TOWNSHIP – American pop music of the past half-century would sound markedly different without Neil Diamond’s influence.  Entertainer and educator Phil Bruschi will take you on a multimedia tour of the legendary musician’s life during “Neil Diamond: Singer & Songwriter” at the Ocean Co… Read More

SURF CITY – “March Awareness Themes,” a mixed media exhibit by local artist Brunella DeMarco, will be on display in the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch throughout the month of March. You’re invited to meet the artist during the reception in the Branch meeting room, 2 PM Saturday March… Read More

SURF CITY – In honor of Women’s History Month, join us and create an Op Art masterpiece in the style of a legendary figure. “Bridget Riley: Op Art Rippled Creations” will take place at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch, 2 PM Friday, March 1. Op (optical) Art is an abstract style usi… Read More

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 – The Ocean County Library Commission held its reorganization meeting on January 16 at the headquarters of the Library system in the Franklin H. Berry, Jr. Board Room of the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street. Ocean County Library Commissioner Timothy McDonald was sworn in to a new… 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 – 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

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