Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – During Women’s History Month, capture the spirit of women whose ingenuity quietly changed the world. Historian and storyteller Carol Simon Levin will present “Mothers of Invention,” 6:30 PM Tuesday, March 22, at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch. Portraying Lillian Moller Gilb… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to present author, actor, comedian and TEDX speaker Michael McCreary in a virtual keynote address during the 2022 Autism Resources Fair. His discussion will take place at 7 PM Tuesday, April 26. McCreary will discuss growing up with autism, his enter… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library’s most extensive Autism Resources Fair in its five-year history, with in-person and virtual programs for education, enrichment, and entertainment, begins Saturday, April 2 and continues into May. Registration is under way for this year’s virtual keynote speaker… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to present Brain Wash Game Show’s “The Fast and Victorious Games” in two branches during March: The Stafford Branch, 6 PM Thursday, March 3, and the Manchester Branch, 6 PM Monday, March 14. Attendees will be the stars of Eric and Bonnie Dasher’s fas… Read More

BARNEGAT – The Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch is pleased to present Seasons of Life, an exhibit of inspirational, nature-centered photographs by Ocean County resident Carol Stauffer, throughout March.  The exhibit encompasses the four seasons, with an emphasis on the spiritual messages t… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Members of the Ocean County Library’s Department of Homebound and Volunteer Services ask for your help as they collect donated toiletry items for Ocean County children in need, March 1 through March 31. The Library is teaming up with county organizations that distribute items to childr… Read More

TOMS RIVER – All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Monday, February 21, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Patrons are welcome to access the Library’s online resources, databases, eBooks, eMagazines, video and audio streams and digital classes, available continuously at www.theocea… Read More

TOMS RIVER – A glance from your window can help naturalists gauge ecology at the shore and beyond. Learn how, during the Ocean County Library’s free virtual presentation, “Become A Citizen Scientist: The Great Backyard Bird Count,” 6:30 PM Tuesday, February 15. New Jersey Audubon Society member Sus… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Why does Valentine’s Day inspire cards, gifts and romance? Explore its history when author-photographer-musician Kevin Woyce presents “Valentine Greetings” at the Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch, at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 15. In his newest live program, Woyce will trace… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Registration is under way for Virtual Early Stage Memory Cafés @ The Ocean County Library, for sessions that will begin in March. The popular program, administered by the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey, is undergoing expansion throughout the Library system, following its su… Read More