Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Brick Branch is pleased to present Ocean County song stylists Dakota & Elle in “Golden Oldies: Songs from the 50s, 60s & 70s,” 2 PM Saturday, January 21.  Their “Golden Oldies” performance will highlight memorable hits from three distinctive decade… Read More

TOMS RIVER –  The year 2023 gleams with promise for patrons of the Ocean County Library, where new programs, innovations, and plans mean new ways of “Connecting People…Building Community…Transforming Lives.” Among the highlights: Launchpads – Pre-loaded and independent of the Internet, Launc… Read More

TUCKERTON – Start 2023 with a resolution to make a difference in your community, as a member of the Tuckerton Library Association. Trustees invite you to become acquainted with them in the Ocean County Library Tuckerton Branch, 7 PM Monday, January 16. Formed in 1875, the Tuckerton Library Associat… Read More

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – In the evening on Wednesday, December 21st, a car struck the side of Ocean County Library’s Little Egg Harbor branch building, causing an early closure. There were no injuries from the incident, all staff and patrons are safe. The Library would like to thank the Little Egg Harbor… Read More

MANCHESTER –  People experiencing mild memory issues and their care partners can enjoy relaxed conversation and camaraderie during Early Stage Memory Cafés at the Ocean County Library Manchester Branch, monthly starting January 5. Early Stage Memory Cafés, 10 AM on the first Thursday of each m… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to present “Best of Broadway with Dakota & Elle” at the Toms River Branch, 6:30 PM Monday, January 9, and “Best of Dakota & Elle” at the Point Pleasant Boro Branch, 2 PM Wednesday, January 11. “Best of Broadway” will feature the classical, co… Read More

TOMS RIVER –  People experiencing mild memory issues and their care partners can enjoy relaxed conversation and camaraderie during Early-Stage Memory Cafés in 2023 at three branches of the Ocean County Library: Manchester Branch – 10 AM, first Thursday of each month beginning January 5. 21 C… Read More

TOMS RIVER – All Ocean County Library branches and reading centers will be closed Saturday, December 24, Sunday, December 25, and Monday, December 26. Normal operating hours will resume Tuesday, December 27. All OCL branches and reading centers will be open during normal operating hours Saturday, D… Read More

JACKSON –  Is a neat, streamlined living space on your New Year resolution list? Try Jamie Novak’s “January Jumpstart 10-Day Declutter Challenge” in a virtual program presented by the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch, 3 PM Wednesday, January 18. The famed organization expert will bring fun… Read More

LAVALLETTE –  The lore of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens has been handed down through generations. Enjoy enchanting tales by famed storyteller Michelle Washington Wilson at the Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch, 3:30 PM Wednesday, January 4. “Legends and Lore Kept Alive in the Jersey Pines”… Read More