Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – Fans of “House of Night” and “The Escaped” can meet the creators, P.C. & Kristin Cast, when they join the Ocean County Library’s “Dive into YA: It’s Not Just for Teens” virtual author dialog series, 6 PM Thursday, June 26. The program aims to show how real issues, imaginative conce… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Welcome summer at the Jersey Shore with beloved entertainer Charlie Zahm, who will perform “Songs of the Sea” in an Ocean County Library virtual program, 7 PM Wednesday, June 9. In his rich, resonant baritone, Zahm will celebrate musical stories of seafaring and maritime life which hav… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Commission announced on Tuesday, May 18 an expansion of the library system’s hours of operation effective Tuesday, June 1.   Toms River, Berkeley, Brick, Jackson, Lacey, Lakewood, Manchester Branches: Monday through Thursday 9am - 9pm Friday and Saturday… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Meals on Wheels subscribers who are unable to visit their nearest Ocean County Library branches are now eligible to receive “Books by Mail.”  The Ocean County Office of Senior Services, Meals on Wheels and the Library are community partners in the free program, which… Read More

TOMS RIVER – All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Monday, May 31st in observance of Memorial Day. We encourage our customers to use the Library’s online resources, databases, eBooks, eMagazines, video and audio streams and digital classes. They are available continuously at www.t… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Award-winning graphic novelist and animation screenwriter Molly Ostertag will appear in the Ocean County Library’s “Dive into YA: It’s Not Just for Teens” virtual dialog series, 6 PM Thursday, June 10. The program aims to show how real issues, vivid writing, diverse characters and imag… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library, in partnership with the Greater New Jersey Alzheimer’s Association, will present virtual programs every week in June to foster understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia and strategies for coping and communicating.  Nicolette Vasco, Program Coordin… Read More

Long Beach Island – The Ocean County Library’s Long Beach Island Branch will be offering temporary door-side services only on Tuesday, May 11 through Thursday, May 13. The branch is scheduled to reopen to the public beginning Saturday, May 15.  Hours of door-side services is: 10am – 5pm… Read More

Long Beach Island – The Ocean County Library’s Long Beach Island Branch is scheduled to reopen Tuesday, May 11 for cleaning after an employee tested positive for Covid-19.  All necessary steps have been taken to ensure the safety of our staff and the public.  Items currently on hold at t… Read More

TOMS RIVER –  The Ocean County Library will introduce award-winning historical adventure author and screenwriter Steve Sheinkin to attendees of his virtual chat, 6 PM Thursday, May 27. The program is part of the Library’s ongoing “Dive into YA: It’s Not Just for Teens” series, which aims to sh… Read More