All Branches and Reading Centers of the Ocean County Library will be closed Friday, May 10th for the Library’s annual Staff Development Day.

Ocean County Library’s “Tech Buddies” To Offer Technology Assistance

June 14, 2017
TOMS RIVER – Do you need help with your smartphone, tablet, or other tech item? The Ocean County Library will host “Tech Buddies,” where teen volunteers or library staff will assist you with your tech needs.Attendees can bring their device(s) and spend up to 30 minutes with a volunteer or staff member who will share their expertise.The following sessions will take place at the Brick Branch, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, 732-477-4513:Tuesday, July 11... Read More

Businessman/Radio Host Joel Markel To Screen Film At Toms River Library

June 08, 2017
TOMS RIVER – Businessman and radio personality Joel Markel will present the film “Oro Macht Frei” at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 29 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street.Markel, who co-hosts the morning radio show “Preferred Company,” on WOBM 1160 AM, served as executive producer of “Oro Macht Frei.” The film explores the Roman Jewish experience during the Nazi occupation of Rome from September 1943 to June 1944.“... Read More

Barnegat Library Presents “Barnegat Bay: A National Estuary”

June 08, 2017
BARNEGAT - The Ocean County Library will offer “Barnegat Bay: A National Estuary” at the Barnegat Branch, 112 Burr Street, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 20.Karen Walzer, Public Outreach Coordinator for the Barnegat Bay Partnership, will provide an interactive presentation demonstrating how the wetlands and other bay habitats help protect coastal communities. Learn how scientists evaluate the health of this valuable estuary and how we are all... Read More

An Afternoon Of Opera Coming To Lacey Library

June 08, 2017
LACEY - The Ocean County Library will showcase “An Afternoon Opera Recital with Christa Dalmazio” at the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library, 10 East Lacey Road in Forked River at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 17.Entertain your ears with the operatic tunes of Puccini, Verdi, Mozart and Strauss brought to life by soprano vocalist, Christa Dalmazio and accompanied by pianist Chun-Wei Kang.The program is free and open to the public, but registration... Read More

Barnegat Library Offers A Walk And Read For Children And Adults

June 07, 2017
BARNEGAT - The Ocean County Library will offer four “StoryWalk® on Burr Street” programs for children to read and walk from the Barnegat Branch, 112 Burr St. to the Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School, 104 Burr St.Families can begin at either the library or school and walk along an adjoining sidewalk to read Ezra Jack Keats’ book “Over in the Meadow.” Laminated pages from this children's book will be displayed along an outdoor path. As... Read More

Point Pleasant Library Celebrates “A Century of Dean Martin”

June 06, 2017
POINT PLEASANT – Celebrate the life of singer, actor, and comedian Dean Martin on Friday, June 23 at 11 a.m. at the Point Pleasant Branch of the Ocean County Library, 834 Beaver Dam Rd.Celebrate the 100th birthday of the “King of Cool” during “That’s Amore: A Century of Dean Martin.” Entertainer Dave DeLuca will replicate Martin’s relaxed, crooning voice as he performs signature songs such as “Memories are Made of This,” “Everybody Loves... Read More

Point Pleasant Library Celebrates “A Century Of Dean Martin”

June 06, 2017
POINT PLEASANT –  Celebrate the life of singer, actor, and comedian Dean Martin on Friday, June 23 at 11 a.m. at the Point Pleasant Branch of the Ocean County Library, 834 Beaver Dam Rd.Celebrate the 100th birthday of the “King of Cool” during “That’s Amore: A Century of Dean Martin.” Entertainer Dave DeLuca will replicate Martin’s relaxed, crooning voice as he performs signature songs such as “Memories are Made of This,” “Everybody Loves... Read More

Sciencetellers To Set Sail At Ocean County Library Branches

June 05, 2017
TOMS RIVER - The Ocean County Library will offer “Sciencetellers Present: Building Tall Ships& Pirate Tales” at eight branches this summer.Sciencetellers provides positive, interactive and educational science programs. Libraryaudiences will enjoy an action-packed adventure about quirky pirates on a desert island withinteractive science experiments to bring the story to life.Volunteers from the audience will participate in exploring the... Read More

Basics Of Surf Fishing And Knot Tying Coming To LBI Library

May 25, 2017
LONG BEACH ISLAND – Unravel the mystery behind surf fishing and the methods behind it during three programs being held at the Ocean County Library’s Long Beach Island Branch, 217 S. Central Ave. in Surf City.“Surf Fishing 101: Parts I and II” will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, June 12 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 14. Surf fishing expert John Sweet will discuss what gear and bait to use in our local waters. This program will also include insight to... Read More

Artist Will Display Digital Art In Waretown Library

May 24, 2017
WARETOWN – The Ocean County Library will present “Digital Journey - The Art of John Delaney,” an exhibit and reception 7 p.m. Monday, June 5 at the Waretown Branch, 112 Main Street.Artist John Delaney creates complex visual pieces using unique and artistic tools including a cell phone and various digital applications. These tools help to manipulate layers of images in a montage of imagination and reality.Registration is not required for this... Read More
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