Current Press Releases

BEACHWOOD – The Beachwood Library, 126 Beachwood Blvd. will host the six-part series “Take Control of Your Health” presented by a representative of Meridian Health.The series will take place each Thursday at 1 p.m. May 17, May 24, May 31, June 7, June 14 and June 21.Learn to manage symptoms of ongoing health problems, frustration and stress, and design your own self-management program. Light refreshments will be available.These programs are free... Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will present “Neil Diamond: Singer, Songwriter presented by Phil Bruschi” at two branches in southern Ocean County.Bruschi, singer and educator, will discuss Diamond's legendary career and highlight more than 45 years of success and struggle while performing songs including "Sweet Caroline," "Hello Again," "Cracklin’ Rosie," "September Morn" and many more.This lively and entertaining program will take place... Read More

LONG BEACH ISLAND – Ocean County Library will present a “Wreath Making Workshop” 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at the Long Beach Island Branch, 217 S. Central Ave. in Surf City.Jessica Lynch, presenter, will teach the skills needed to create a beautiful, seasonal, mesh ribbon wreath. All of the supplies for the workshop will be provided. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Island Library.The program is free and open to the... Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a series of technology classes for adults in the month of May.All classes are held on the library’s second floor unless otherwise specified. Class durations may vary.“Microsoft Excel Basics” 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 2. Learn how to use a spreadsheet to organize and calculate data.“Presenting Google Drive” 10 a.m. Friday, May 4. Learn how to use this free resource to take your files... Read More