Current Press Releases

Ocean County Library To Offer Healthy Eating Programs At Ten Branches

March 31, 2017

TOMS RIVER - The Ocean County Library will offer a series of healthy eating programs with guidance from ShopRite dieticians during April and May at 10 branches.Four of the programs, entitled Healthy Snacks, are geared toward adults with special challenges and their caregivers. They will offer hands-on cooking demonstrations:Little Egg Harbor Branch, 290 Mathistown Rd., 609-294-1197, Friday, April 7, 11 a.m.Barnegat Branch, 112 Burr St., 609-698-... Read More

Tuxedos Offered at Toms River and Lakewood Locations During Prom Dress Drive

March 17, 2017

TOMS RIVER - The Ocean County Library’s Prom Dress Drive and Giveaway will feature tuxedo jackets, vests, shirts, and pants available at our Lakewood and Toms River Branches. These items were part of a generous donation from ‘Dress Me Up - A Unique Boutique’ in Forked River.The 8th annual Prom Dress Drive and Giveaway will provide formal attire to middle and high school aged students at no charge for their school’s formal events. Last year more... Read More

Ocean County Library Offers Vast Collection Of Video Games

March 17, 2017

TOMS RIVER – If you enjoy video games, the Ocean County Library has plenty to choose from in a variety of formats.Video games available from game consoles Playstation, Wii, and XBOX are available at the Ocean County Library.Popular games like “STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed” is available in several formats along with “LEGO Harry Potter”, “Minecraft,” “ Lost Planet,” “Halo” and many others.Games are available at the library’s branches in Jackson... Read More

Friends of the Ocean County Library To Host Spring Mah Jongg Tournament

March 15, 2017

TOMS RIVER – Calling all mah jongg players: The Friends of the Ocean County Library will be hosting its Spring 2017 Mah Jongg tournament fundraiser next month at the main branch of the library, 101 Washington St.The cost to participate in the tournament, which will be held Wednesday, April 19, is $40 per person. The tournament includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Prizes will be awarded and all proceeds benefit the Friends of the Ocean... Read More

Ocean County Library Celebrates National Library Week April 9-15

March 09, 2017

TOMS RIVER– Libraries transform lives every day opening a world of possibilities for everyone. April 9-15 is National Library Week and the Ocean County Library will join libraries nationwide that are transforming their communities through the services they offer.National Library Week is a time to highlight the changing role of libraries, librarians and library workers. Libraries aren’t only a place of quiet study, but also creative and engaging... Read More

Friends of Jackson Library Host Country Western Dance and Silent Auction

March 07, 2017

JACKSON – Join us for the Friends of the Jackson Library’s Country Western Dance and Silent Auction from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1 at the Jackson Firehouse #55, 113 North New Prospect Road.You’ll have a fun evening with friends, music, dance and desserts. Music and instruction provided by Billy and Lisa, BTK Entertainment. Couples, singles, no experience or partner needed. Adults 18 and older welcome.Tickets are $18 in advance (before... Read More

Ocean County Library to host Autism Awareness and Resource Fair

March 06, 2017

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library’s Cultural Awareness Team, in partnership with POAC Autism Services, invites families and caregivers to meet autism-related organizations, practices, and experts for an Autism Resources Fair.The program will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 1 at the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St. Keynote speaker for the day will include Gary Weitzen, executive director of POAC Autism Services.The Fair... Read More

Ocean County Library To Offer Alzheimer’s Awareness Programs

March 06, 2017

JACKSON - The Ocean County Library will offer educational programs about Alzheimer’s disease at nine branches throughout the year beginning March 2017. The programs provide insight on why people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia experience behavioral changes. You will learn what those behaviors mean and how to cope when behaviors are challenging.The programs are sponsored by Alzheimer’s New Jersey.The Alzheimer’s programs will... Read More

Upper Shores Library Offers Irish Melodies for St. Patrick’s Day season

March 02, 2017

LAVALLETTE – Enjoy a lively evening of music, song, and dance performed by Jennifer Mylod & the Boys of County O’Cean at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 15 at the Upper Shores Branch of the Ocean County Library, 112 Jersey City Ave., Lavallette.Traditional and original Irish tunes will be performed on the uillean pipes, Irish fiddle, whistle, bodhran, mountain dulcimer, and guitar. Mylod music is a unique meld of folk, Celtic, and contemporary... Read More

Upper Shores Library offers up Irish melodies for St. Patrick’s Day season