Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – Join the Ocean County Library for a virtual discussion of the PBS documentary American Creed, 6:30 PM Tuesday, February 16. The online panel consists of Rutgers University Assistant Professor Dr. Nicole Mirra; author and social media host Gregory Andrus; entrepreneur Joel Markel; a… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will facilitate a virtual presentation regarding practical, therapeutic and care-related planning on behalf of those with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, 3 PM Wednesday, March 10. “Legal, Financial and Ethical Care Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease… Read More

TOMS RIVER – All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Monday, February 15th for Presidents’ 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.theocean… Read More

Little Egg Harbor – The Ocean County Library’s Little Egg Harbor Branch is closed until Monday, February 8 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 the Littl… Read More

TOMS RIVER – What’s your fondest Ocean County Library recollection of 2020? Share your stories, thoughts, and photos throughout February, as libraries statewide observe SnapShot Day.The annual celebration by the New Jersey State Library and New Jersey Library Association documents the wonderful peop… Read More

Lakewood – The Ocean County Library’s Lakewood Branch is closed for cleaning after an employee tested positive for Covid-19. The Branch has an anticipated reopening of Tuesday, February 2. All necessary steps have been taken to ensure the safety of our staff and the public. Items currently… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is partnering with the Ocean County Office of Senior Services and Meals on Wheels in free, interactive virtual health management workshops for individuals aged 60 and up who cope with diabetes or chronic ailments.The six-week “Take Control of Your Health” progra… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Library patrons now have online access to current editions of the New York Times, anytime and anywhere with an internet connection.Content in English, Spanish, or Chinese includes daily editions, the New York Times Book Review, podcasts, videos, interactive graphics, photos… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Library projects for adults, teens, and children are available to take home with you in a “Take & Make” project. “Take & Make” projects are designed to be useful, novel and decorative. No special skills are needed. Projects are designed for children and familie… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will have a delayed opening Friday, January 22 for its annual Staff In-Service. Branch hours of operation on January 22nd will be: Toms River, Berkeley, Brick, Jackson, Lacey, Lakewood, Manchester, Barnegat, Little Egg Harbor, Point Pleasant Borou… Read More