Current Press Releases

WARETOWN - The Ocean County Library will present “The Lizard Guys” at the Waretown Branch, 112 Main Street, at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug 18.Animal enthusiasts are invited to a live animal presentation that will educate and entertain with lizards, snakes, turtles, frogs and various insects.The Lizard Guys welcome the audience to participate in viewing and asking questions about their animal friends.The program is open to all ages, but registration is... Read More

TOMS RIVER – Elvis is in the building! He’ll be in three buildings in fact as part of a three-part musical lecture series in August that will focus on the legendary career of Elvis Presley.“Elvis Unplugged” will focus on Presley’s life and the historical moments that shaped our world. Each program will focus on a different time in Elvis’s life.The first lecture will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday Aug. 1 at the Upper Shores Branch, 112 Jersey City... Read More

TOMS RIVER - The Friends of the Ocean County Library Toms River are sponsoring a bus trip to the New York City on Thursday, Sept 14.The day will begin with a shopping trip to “Little Italy in the Bronx” followed by the New York Botanical Gardens. A guided tour of the Chihuly Exhibit will be provided, where the brilliantly colored glass sculptures of artist Dale Chihuly will be shown for the first time in a decade.Attendees will meet at 8:15 a.m.... Read More

BRICK – Childhood is an excellent time to exercise one’s imagination. The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, will host a creative writing workshop for ages 7 and up at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug 9.Attendees will learn writing tips and gain experience in a creative outlet, in a friendly and supportive environment.This event is free but registration is required. To register, call the branch at 732-477-4513 or visit... Read More