Current Press Releases

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

TOMS RIVER – Parents, guardians and individuals are encouraged to attend any of four educational, interactive programs that focus on drug use and abuse in Ocean County, presented by the Ocean County Health Department. “Drugs 101: Drug Trends for Ocean County Parents” will take place at four branche… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch will host archivist-historian Mickey DiCamillo’s presentation, “When There Were Witches: An Exploration of the Salem Witch Trials,” at two branches: Toms River Branch – 101 Washington Street, (732) 349-6200, 7 PM Tuesday, October 4 Manchest… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Tuckerton Branch is pleased to host award-winning author J.C. Sutton, 2:30 PM Thursday, October 6. The Tuckerton resident will sign copies of her new novel Until the Guillotine: A Tale of Two Royals. Until the Guillotine highlights the friendship of Marie Antoi… Read More

POINT PLEASANT – Let your inner child romp inside the marvelous world of magic. Doug Wonder will be your guide to “The Secret,” 6:30 PM Tuesday, October 4, at the Ocean County Library Point Pleasant Borough Branch. Attendees will join the popular entertainer as he “pulls back the curtain,” reveals… Read More

TUCKERTON – Experience a tradition that began more than 3,000 years ago in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. A multi-faceted presentation about Día de los Muertos will take place at 7 PM Monday, October 3, at the Ocean County Library Tuckerton Branch. Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead celebrates the br… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Wall Street Journal is the newest addition to the Ocean County Library’s expanding digital database. WSJ.com is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to holders of valid Ocean County Library cards. The program provides unlimited access to WSJ.com articles, a four-year archi… Read More

TOMS RIVER – If you live with diabetes, you can minimize its impact, control A1C levels and monitor blood sugar and stress levels. Registration is now open for “Seniors: Take Control of Your Life” diabetes workshops at the Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch, which begin Tuesday, September 20.… Read More

LAVALLETTE – Gain a unique perspective on the birth of our nation, when the Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch presents historical interpreter Kim Hanley’ in, “Dorothy Quincy Hancock: Witness to a Revolution,” 2 PM Saturday, September 24. Dorothy Quincy and her wealthy fiancé, John Hancock, w… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Enjoy a memorable evening of laughter, tears and the love of life’s journey. The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch will host “A Variety of Vignettes” by The Guild Theatreworks, 7 PM Wednesday, September 21. The performance in Mancini Hall will include iconic monologues and sketche… Read More