Current Press Releases

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP – Rock and reminisce with Dale & Amy during the popular duo’s acoustic evening of favorites at the Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch, 7 PM Wednesday, October 25.Appearing regularly at venues throughout New Jersey since 1995, the personable pair serve up crowd-pleasing r… Read More

JACKSON TOWNSHIP – Roll back the calendar, push back the chairs, and get ready to rock the way they did during the pop music explosion. Enjoy the Strictly 60s Band in concert at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch, 2 PM Saturday, October 21. The New Jersey quintet is in its third decade of high… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Ruth Ware’s spine-tingling mysteries keep readers on the edge of their seats and coming back for more. Get to know this best-selling writer as she discusses the power-packed Zero Days in the Ocean County Library’s Virtual Author Talk series, 2 PM Wednesday, October 18. Zero Days, avail… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to present award-winning novelist Sandra Brown in a James J. Mancini Author Event at the OCL Toms River Branch, 6 PM Thursday, October 5. A book signing session will follow the 45-minute question-and-answer period. Since 1981, Sandra has produced mo… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The holiday season can be a difficult time for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Join Andrea Tarr, Communications Director of Senior Citizens Activity Network (SCAN), for information about coping during “Grief and the Holidays,” at four Ocean County Library branches.… Read More

LACEY TOWNSHIP –  The Lanoka Oaks Veterinary Center will present a “Prep Before Pet” program in the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch, 11 AM Monday, December 11.Come join other pet aficionados and learn how to prepare your home before adopting a pet. The program includes pet adoption forms, how… Read More

TOMS RIVER – See the many sides of Ocean County’s terrain, skies and landmarks through the art of longtime shore resident Errol “Bud” Sylvester, on display October 2 through 25 and November 13 through 17 at the Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch. Sylvester’s paintings cover a broad expanse of rep… Read More

BEACHWOOD – The Ocean County Library is pleased to invite you to a celebration marking 50 years of the Beachwood Branch’s membership in the OCL system. A fun, festive Golden Anniversary party will begin at 2 PM Saturday, October 14 in the Beachwood Community Center, 147 Compass Avenue. Bring the fa… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Join us as travel expert and TV host Rick Steves shares the latest about smart jaunts through Europe in the Ocean County Library’s Virtual Author Talk series, 4 PM Tuesday, October 10. Viewers will be treated to a slideshow and commentary as Steves offers tips for safe, fun, affordable… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Parents, guardians and individuals raising families are urged to increase their knowledge of drug use and abuse during educational, interactive programs, presented by the Ocean County Health Department at the Ocean County Library. “Drugs 101: Drug Trends for Ocean County Parents” will… Read More