The Long Beach Island Branch has a delayed opening at 1:00pm on Thursday, 04/04/2024, due to inclement weather.

Ocean County Library Announces Labor Day Closure

August 21, 2023
TOMS RIVER – All branches and reading centers of the Ocean County Library will be closed Sunday, September 3, and Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day. Patrons are welcome to access the Library’s online resources, databases, eBooks, eMagazines, video and audio streams and digital classes, available continuously at www.theoceancountylibrary.org. Keep up with Library programs and events at www.theoceancountylibrary.org, and on... Read More

Discover Garden Railroads at Ocean County Library Stafford Branch

August 21, 2023
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – It’s a hobby, it’s horticulture, and it’s popular across America. Garden railroads combine model trains and strategic plantings to enhance your yard. Join Dr. S. Ann Earon, Rutgers Master Gardener of Ocean County, for garden railroading tips, 10:30 AM Monday, September 11, at the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch. Dr. Earon will share what she and her husband have learned in designing and building two garden railroads... Read More

David Cedeño Combo to Perform at Ocean County Library Jackson Branch

August 18, 2023
JACKSON TOWNSHIP – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special performance of tropical music by the David Cedeño Combo at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch, 2 PM Saturday, September 16. Let the rhythm carry you out of your seat! David will award a gift DVD and compact disc set to the “most energetic dancer.” Each attendee will receive a free compact disc containing Cedeño’s new single, “Have I Told You Lately.” The song features... Read More

Mindfulness Meditation at Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch

August 18, 2023
SURF CITY – Experience relaxation and learn the physical and mental benefits of mindfulness. Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation will take place at two Ocean County Library branches: Long Beach Island Branch – 11 AM Saturday, September 16, 217 South Central Avenue, Surf City, (609) 494-2480 Waretown Branch – 11 AM Saturday, October 7, 112 Main Street, (609) 693-5133 Practitioners of mindfulness meditation extol its ability to... Read More

Teens, ‘De-Stress with Dogs’ This School Year at Ocean County Library Toms River Branch

August 17, 2023
TOMS RIVER – Teens, are you coping with GPA gremlins, a college-application crunch or the job market jostle? Do you know that 10 minutes with a therapy dog can relieve your pressure? “De-Stress with Dogs,” 2 to 3 PM starting Thursday, September 14 at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch. “De-Stress with Dogs,” one of OCL’s newest recurring programs, will take place in the Teen Zone on the upper level on the second Thursday of each month... Read More

Coffee Creativity at Ocean County Library: ‘Blending Fun with Amy, Barista Edition’

August 16, 2023
TOMS RIVER – The worldwide popularity of coffee has yielded new flavor combinations and methods that offer a savory experience far beyond the old “cuppa joe.” Join connoisseur Amy Paradise for “Blending Fun with Amy, Barista Edition,” at three Ocean County Library branches. Long Beach Island Branch – 2 PM Wednesday, September 6; 217 South Central Avenue, Surf City, (609) 494-2480. Tuckerton Branch – 2 PM Thursday, September 7; 380 Bay... Read More

Help Children in Need during Ocean County Library’s Sparks B.F.F. Reading Club Toiletries Drive

August 16, 2023
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library seeks your help during the Sparks B.F.F. Reading Club Toiletries Drive, Friday, September 1 through Saturday, September 30. The items will be distributed to children and teens in need throughout Ocean County. Four OCL branches will serve as collection centers: Toms River Branch – 101 Washington Street, (732) 349-6200 Brick Branch – 301 Chambers Bridge Road, (732) 477-4513 Jackson Branch – 2... Read More

See Colm Keegan in Concert at Ocean County Library Toms River Branch

August 15, 2023
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library welcomes an evening of Celtic celebration with award-winning Irish musician and teacher Colm Keegan, 6 PM Thursday, September 14, in Mancini Hall of the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street. Keegan and special guest Brian McGrane will perform a special Celtic show as part of his 2023 cross-country tour. Tickets for this event are $15 and can be reserved online by credit card or eCheck at https://bit.... Read More

Look Inside College Admissions with Jeffrey Selingo in Ocean County Library’s Virtual Author Talk Series

August 15, 2023
TOMS RIVER – College-bound students and their parents might find the admissions path mysterious. Jeffrey Selingo, whose Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions was a 2020 New York Times Most Notable Book, will shed light on the process during the next Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk, 2 PM Wednesday, August 30. During the discussion, Selingo intends to clear misconceptions about competition and to encourage families to... Read More

Meet Lacey’s Uniformed Guardians: ‘Hometown Heroes’ at Ocean County Library Lacey Branch

August 14, 2023
LACEY TOWNSHIP – In honor of Patriot Day 2023, the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch invites children and families to meet local police officers and learn how they protect the community. “Hometown Heroes” will take place at 10:30 AM Tuesday, September 12. During the hour-long program, officers of the Lacey Township Police Department will demonstrate equipment inside the vehicles which patrol township streets and highways, and gear that they... Read More
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