Current Press Releases

TUCKERTON – In 2019, filmmaker James Rutenbeck set out to chronicle a renowned educational program among marginalized people in Boston. Instead, he came to grips with systemic racism and his own role in it. The riveting result, A Reckoning in Boston, will be shown at the Ocean County Library Tuckert… Read More

MANCHESTER – People living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, their caregivers and families are invited to hear details of an innovative quality-of-life enhancement program. An information session for “Movement Music & Memories” will be offered at the Ocean County Library Manchester Branch, 2… Read More

WARETOWN – The Ocean County Library Waretown Branch is pleased to present Tarot for Teens 7-8 PM Monday, January 15.Join us to learn about the basics of reading tarot to get you started in your own practice.This will consist of learning about the traditional Rider-Waite tarot deck, intuition tips, d… Read More

TOMS RIVER – January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Just one unguarded moment can victimize people of any age, anywhere. Learn its effects, and ways to prevent it, when the Ocean County Library presents “Human Trafficking 101,” 6:30 PM Thursday, January 18, in the Toms River Branch.Susan Flyn… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The spirit of giving continues after the holiday season winds down! All branches of the Ocean County Library will be collection sites for gently-used formal dresses and gowns during OCL’s 2024 Prom Dress Collection Drive, January 2 through February 23.The collection drive precedes the L… Read More

TOMS RIVER – All locations of the Ocean County Library will closed Sunday, December 24, Monday, December 25 and Monday, January 1.In addition to the Library system’s closure dates, the Bay Head Express, in Bay Head Borough Hall, will also be closed Tuesday, December 26.Library patrons are welcome to… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to present “Art of the UUOCC Family and Friends” in the McConnell Gallery through January 18. You’re invited to meet the creators during their reception, 5 to 7 PM Tuesday, December 12.The watercolors, mixed media pieces, photographs… Read More

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The Ocean County Library Little Egg Harbor Branch is pleased to present “Landscapes & Nature,” an exhibit by Ocean County photographer Kaylee McGrath, plus a display of her images of Ireland, throughout the month of January.“Landscapes & Nature” will occupy the Branch mee… Read More

MANCHESTER – Are you a fan of hair-raising horror fiction? Ready to expand your list of authors who specialize in the genre? Meet Jim Dowdell, who will read from and sign copies of the newest volume in his OTHERS trilogy-in-progress, 2 PM Saturday, January 13 at the Ocean County Library Manchester B… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Looking for a break from the winter chill? “Out of the Snow,” an exhibit of art by local author-illustrator-explorer Katy Tanis, is on display at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch through January 31, 2024.The exhibit, in the Second Floor Gallery, features cold-weather animals i… Read More