Current Press Releases

JACKSON TOWNSHIP – Welcome the winter holiday season with a collection of seasonal songs by Jersey Shore guitarist Keith Calmes, 2 PM Saturday, December 2, at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch.Keith’s accomplishments in a career that spans three decades include his Carnegie Recital Hall debut… Read More

TOMS RIVER – All Ocean County Library branches and reading centers will close at 5 PM Wednesday, November 22, and will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23.The Barnegat, Brick, Jackson, Lakewood, Manchester, Stafford and Toms River branches will be open 9 AM through 5 PM Friday, Novembe… Read More

JACKSON TOWNSHIP – Revel in the magic of the winter holiday season when the Navesink Brass perform holiday and Hanukkah favorites at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch, 2 PM Saturday, December 9.The recital will mark the group’s second appearance at the Jackson Branch. Formed in Red Bank in 199… Read More

BARNEGAT – Catch the spirit of the season with young voices raised in song. The Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch is pleased to present a performance by the Robert L. Horbelt Intermediate School Carolers, 1 PM Friday, December 15.The program will feature traditional and modern holiday favorites b… Read More

BARNEGAT – Youngsters aged 7 to 10 can learn about the origins of Barnegat Township during “Homeschool History: The History of Barnegat,” 10 AM Friday, December 8 at the Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch.Barnegat Historical Society member Jamey Stofko will shed light on the township’s Lenape root… Read More

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP – The Ocean County Library Manchester Branch is pleased to present an exhibit by the Leisure Village West Artists Group of Manchester, Monday, November 13 through Saturday, December 16. Members of the public are invited to meet group members during an Art Reception, 2 PM Saturday… Read More

SURF CITY - The Italian Cultural Society of Long Beach Island will sponsor “Our Italian Journey”, a presentation by authors John and Nancy Petralia, former island residents, at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch, 2 PM Tuesday, November 28.They will discuss how Italian lessons at the L… Read More

WARETOWN – Remember being dazzled by houses in your neighborhood aglow with imaginative, festive winter holiday lights? Revel in stunning displays from around the world without leaving your seat at the Ocean County Library Waretown Branch, 7 PM Monday, December 11.Enjoy an hour of glittering light d… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Join internationally-famed poet, musician and writer of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Joy Harjo for an illuminating conversation about her life and career in the Ocean County Library’s Virtual Author Talk series, 4 PM Thursday, November 16.“Why She Writes: An Afternoon Chat with Joy Harjo… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Enhance the beauty of your winter holiday decorations with a centerpiece of your own design, made with real flowers. The Ocean County Library is pleased to present Winter Centerpiece Workshops at two branches:Plumsted Branch – 2 PM Tuesday, December 5, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, (60… Read More