Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – Children and teens of all ability levels will have a fun and accessible experience singing and playing along with SLP Musically’s Ms. Kat during the Ocean County Library Autism Resources Fair in the Toms River Branch, Saturday, April 15. No registration is required, and no experience i… Read More

TOMS RIVER –  While gathering valuable information, visitors at the Ocean County Library’s annual Autism Resources Fair will be able to pause, enjoy, and take home samples of the balloon artistry of Debby Pease in the Toms River Branch, 10 AM until 2 PM Saturday, April 15. Debby owns and manag… Read More

JACKSON TOWNSHIP –  The Ocean County Library expands its mission of “connecting people, building community, transforming lives” with a new, fully-equipped sensory space in its Jackson Branch. The grand opening and ribbon cutting for Sensory Space @ Jackson will take place at 1 PM Tuesday, April… Read More

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP – The Berkeley Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a reception featuring South Toms River artist Mark B. Retacco, 6 PM to 8 PM Thursday, April 20. Retacco’s art will be on display in the Branch’s meeting room throughout April and May. “My paint brush takes me on a journey… Read More

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP - Families, guardians, parents, and professionals who interact with children and adults with autism, developmental challenges, and special needs can discover effective safety steps at the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch, 10 AM Monday, April 24. Brick Township-based POAC’s “Hi… Read More

TOMS RIVER –  Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is widely used to help individuals with autism pursue lives of independence. Parsippany-based Step Up Family Services will present an overview during the Ocean County Library’s 2023 Autism Resources Fair, 10 AM until 3 PM in the Toms River B… Read More

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. – The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced today that Ocean County Library is among 30 finalists for the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Ocean County Library is one of two institutions in New Jersey to be selected as a finalist for this award… Read More

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Children and the police officers who protect them sat down side-by-side, filling paper with bright colors together during “Cops & Crayons” at the Ocean County Little Egg Harbor Branch on Saturday, March 18. More than 280 people of all ages took part in the two-hour event org… Read More

BRICK TOWNSHIP – People with disabilities, their families, teachers, and employers can benefit greatly from advances in assistive technology. Learn about augmented and alternative communication devices at the Ocean County Library Brick Branch, 6:30 PM Monday, April 17. Kate Flaxman, MS CCC-SLP, Aug… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Individuals and families considering autism care will gain valuable insights to inform their decisions during a workshop by therapist Dr. Susan Smith-Foley, OTD, MPA, OTR/L, during the Ocean County Library’s 2023 Autism Resources Fair in the Toms River Branch, 11 AM Saturday, April 15.… Read More