Current Press Releases

LACEY TOWNSHIP – Superhero and action figure fans, photography buffs and keepsake collectors can learn about an emerging art form that’s also a ready-to-enjoy hobby. The Ocean County Library Lacey Branch will present “Toy Talk with Yimbo,” 11 AM and 1 PM Saturday, August 12. The Ocean County dad, g… Read More

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – Autumn is ideal to plan, purchase, and plant the bulbs that will blossom in your garden next spring. Take timely tips from Rutgers Master Gardener of Ocean County Deborah McCabe at 10:30 AM Monday, August 14, in the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch. Deborah will explain desi… Read More

BAY HEAD – The Ocean County Library’s Bay Head Express is now open and ready to serve patrons at Borough Hall, 83 Bridge Avenue. Located on the 2nd floor, accessible by elevator for convenience, Bay Head Express will be open Monday – Friday, 9AM – 4PM; with the book drop available 24/7 on the first… Read More

SURF CITY – Pinelands Flora and Fauna will be presented by Joel M. Mott, Principal Public Programs Specialist for the NJ Pinelands Commission at the Long Beach Island Library Friday, August 4 at 2 PM. This presentation includes the sights and sounds of the Pinelands while taking the audience on a w… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Library’s Toms River Branch will reopen to the public on Friday, July 14th after a temporary closure due to an HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system failure. The Library will resume its regular hours of operation from 9 AM - 5 PM. The Library has been wo… Read More

SURF CITY – Itching for classic rock of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s? NGXB has your remedy. The dynamic pianist-arranger will be “Rockin’ the Hits on 88 Keys” at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch, 2 PM Saturday, August 5. The dazzling entertainer glides through his solo performances with… Read More

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The Ocean County Library is pleased to present a virtual discussion, “Autism, Early Childhood Development, and Early Literacy,” 10:00 AM Saturday, July 29. The Zoom talk will be led by members of the Center for Autism Research (CAR), Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Partici… Read More

SURF CITY – Hey kids, how about a new teddy bear, handmade by you? Adults, we know that you like plush toys, too. There will be workshops for each at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch, 11 AM for children, 2 PM for adults, Saturday, July 29. Debbie Pease of Premier Picnics & Part… Read More

SURF CITY – Have fun making ceramic pieces at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch, 10 AM and 1 PM Friday, July 28. Each workshop will occupy two hours. In order to accommodate as many attendees as possible, please register for one workshop only at www.theoceancountylibrary.org/events.… Read More

SURF CITY – Evocative images from Down The Shore Publishing’s award-winning Local Color: Long Beach Island’s Photographic History Revisited remain on display through the end of July at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch. Meet publisher Ray Fisk, curator of the images, during a special… Read More