Current Press Releases

LACEY TOWNSHIP – The support that the State of New Jersey provides for disabled children continues into adulthood, through the agency tailored for adults with special needs. Discover the process of “Transitioning to the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities” at the Ocean County Library L… Read More

SURF CITY – Looking to meet and discuss art with a talented local artist? The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a meet and greet with Carol Freas at 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 10. Patrons can immerse themselves in Freas’s watercolor paintings, which bring Barnegat Ligh… Read More

WARETOWN – Looking to enjoy a spectacular evening of music? Join us in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Ocean County Library with a concert by vocal duo Dakota & Elle featuring iconic songs from popular movies at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sep. 15 at the Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Librar… Read More

TOMS RIVER – In celebration of our 100th Anniversary, the Ocean County Library would like to express our gratitude to all our Friends groups! The Library Friends work to advance the Ocean County Library’s mission of connecting people, building community, and transforming lives. The Library Friends… Read More

BRICK – Want to expand your knowledge of New Jersey history? Join Melissa Ziobro, Director of Public History at Monmouth University, as she presents “NJ and the Gilded Age” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sep. 13 at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library. Learn about the economic changes, disparities bet… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is excited to present “Country Line Dancing” at several branches this September. Get ready to dance with Maureen Hawkins from Dancemaur Company and learn country line dancing steps. Each session will last 90 minutes. No previous experience is necessary to partic… Read More

JACKSON – Want to know how to search your family roots? In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, learn how to explore your Hispanic roots with genealogist Irisneri Flores at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sep. 13 online or at the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library. One of the main reasons that many His… Read More

FORKED RIVER – In honor of Patriot Day, the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Hometown Heroes: Lacey Police Department and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit” at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sep. 12. Learn about the Lacey Police Department and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit.… Read More

BAY HEAD – Whether you’re a child of the 1960s or you just love the music, you’ll hear the best of that amazing decade when the Strictly 60s Band returns to rock the Ocean County Library Bay Head Reading Center at 6 p.m. Friday, Sep. 12. This program will be held outdoors in Centennial Park, directl… Read More

LACEY TOWNSHIP – Whether Lacey Township is where you live, work, or both, you might be curious to know more about what the community offers. Have an informal chat with Lacey Mayor Peter Curatolo in the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch, 6 PM Tuesday, September 9. Bring your questions and concerns s… Read More