Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – Fans of the fantasy genre will not want to miss a virtual author talk by Leigh Bardugo at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, presented by the Ocean County Library. Since publishing in 2015, Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm. The complex fan… Read More

SURF CITY – The health benefits of sourdough bread attest to its popularity. But how can you be sure that the loaf you’re buying is the real thing? Join internationally renowned artisan baker Rafael Morillo for “Is Sourdough Enough?” at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch, 2 p.m. Tuesd… Read More

LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Branch of the Ocean County Library is excited to host a program by Out of Sight Alpacas at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3. Out of Sight Alpacas will bring live animals to teach all about alpacas and other animals one could see at their farm. In addition to alpacas, they also raise pi… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is proud to present “Employment and an Overview of the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities” at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7 at Ocean County College in the Larson Student Center during the college’s Disability Job and Employment Resource Fair. During this works… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is proud to present “Employment: an Overview of Services Provided by the NJ DVRS” at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7 at Ocean County College in the Larson Student Center during the college’s Disability Job and Employment Resource Fair. This workshop will provide an ove… Read More

SURF CITY – In one amazing two-year burst of inspiration, Giuseppe Verdi composed three of the world’s most beloved operas that set a new path for the art form and secured his place in the opera pantheon. Maestro Robert Butts will discuss “Verdi’s Trilogy: Il Trovatore, Rigoletto and La Traviata,” 2… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers are invited to the Toms River Branch to celebrate the Ocean County Library’s 100th Anniversary through dance at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sep. 30. DJ DanceMaur will guide participants as they dance through the decades and rock out with… Read More

JACKSON – Looking to organize your finances? The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Achieving Financial Fitness” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6. Join Laura Reeves, Certified Financial Planner, Certified Retirement Planning Counselor, and local business owner for this fun and interac… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Join us in a virtual conversation with Smithsonian professionals as they talk about the book Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout US history at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2. Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key will discuss the incredible co… Read More

SURF CITY – You are invited to take a culinary adventure back in time and enter the world of ancient roman food and dining. The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Have a Seat at Caesar’s Table: A Lesson in Roman Dining” at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sep. 24. Explore recent fascin… Read More