Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – Here is an opportunity to create an aroma as individual as you are. Perfume enthusiast Megan Ruisch will lead “The Art of Natural Fragrance” at several Library system branches. Manchester Branch – 6 PM Monday, October 17, 21 Colonial Drive, (732) 657-7600 Stafford Branch – 1 PM Satu… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Learn what it takes to be a ghost hunter, and see the sophisticated gear that helps to spot spectres. New Jersey Paranormal Investigations will take you to the dark side at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch, 7 PM Monday, October 17. The program will be led by NJPI founder Barr… Read More

BARNEGAT – The Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch is pleased to present “Now and Then,” an exhibit of paintings by local artist Robert Organes, during the month of October. The display marks Robert’s return to the Barnegat Branch as a contributing artist. He has also exhibited in regional juried… Read More

JACKSON – Join in a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and enjoy music and dance by the Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch, 2 PM Saturday, October 8. The Hispanic Tapas Dance Program will be a mixture of classical, regional, and flamenco dances from Spain,… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Learn the physical and mental benefits of a traditional Eastern therapy method at the Ocean County Library. Jennifer Steffener will present “Qigong for Health and Vitality” at two branches. Stafford Branch – 6:30 PM Tuesday, October 11; 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin, (609) 597-33… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to present “Expressions,” a display by members of the Ocean County Artists’ Guild, throughout the month of October. “Expressions,” in the Branch’s 2nd Floor Gallery, will showcase the diverse talent of the Ocean County Artists’ Guil… Read More

LAVALLETTE – Revel in the lore of sailing ships and maritime life when Charlie Zahm spins musical seafaring sagas in “An Evening of Maritime Songs,” 7 PM Wednesday, October 5, at the Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch in Lavallette. Charlie’s selections for all ages will weave musical magic t… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Feel the friskiness of felines, as interpreted by New Jersey artist Gregory Oborne. His exhibition, “Whiskers & Wishes,” will be on display throughout the month of October at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch. The display will occupy the McConnell Gallery, where an artist’… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Celebrate National Friends of the Library week as New Jersey favorites BJ and the Band perform their high-energy mix of Motown and R&B, 6:30 PM Thursday, October 6 at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch. Led by the powerfully soulful vocals of BJ Adams, the group maintains a… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Author and paranormal expert L’Aura Hladik Hoffman will bring a hair-raising start to Hallowe’en season during “Ghosthunting New Jersey & New York City,” 3 PM Saturday, October 8, at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch. The founder of New Jersey Ghost Hunters Society (NJGHS)… Read More