All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Friday, March 29, for Good Friday, and Sunday, March 31, for Easter Sunday.
August 29, 2022
TOMS RIVER – Enjoy a memorable evening of laughter, tears and the love of life’s journey. The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch will host “A Variety of Vignettes” by The Guild Theatreworks, 7 PM Wednesday, September 21. The performance in Mancini Hall will include iconic monologues and sketches from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, City Slickers, Bridesmaids, California Suite, Come Blow Your Horn, The Prisoner of Second Avenue, and other... Read More
August 27, 2022
Whiting's main telephone number, 732-849-0391, is currently down.  Technology is aware of the issue and working to correct it.  Patrons can contact the branch through alternate number 732-350-5423.
August 26, 2022
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to present world-renowned concert violinist Dr. David Podles, at five branches during September, October and November. Lacey Branch, 10 East Lacey Road, (609) 693-8566 – “Slavic, Folk & Classical Music: A Musical Travelogue,” 2:30 PM Saturday, September 17. Get to know the cultures of Poland, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Russia, Slovenia, Macedonia and more, through traditional and classical... Read More
August 25, 2022
TUCKERTON – Enjoy an afternoon of songs, provided by local rising musical talents. Students of the Sharon Hood Music Studio in Little Egg Harbor will perform in a free recital, 1 PM Saturday, September 17, at the Ocean County Library Tuckerton Branch. Ten students, age 10 to 17, will demonstrate their talents and abilities on songs including “Beauty and The Beast,” “This Land Is Your Land,” “Hedwig’s Song,” “Hey There Delilah,” “Werewolves of... Read More
August 24, 2022
TOMS RIVER – September is Library Card Sign-up Month. The Ocean County Library joins the American Library Association (ALA) in reminding county residents how much a Library card offers. OCL’s books, recorded materials, programs, online resources, and social media platforms can spark creativity and foster knowledge, awareness, and communication. The Library’s web site places its resources and services wherever you need to be. Among the... Read More
August 23, 2022
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch will mark Constitution Day by hosting Thomas H. Pyle’s presentation, “David Brearley, 1745-1790: NJ Signer of the Constitution,” 6:30 PM Tuesday, September 20 in Mancini Hall. Attendees will learn about one of the most important, but often overlooked, of America’s Founding Fathers. Brearley not only signed the Constitution, but also chaired the committee tasked with creating the... Read More
August 22, 2022
TOMS RIVER – During Labor Day weekend, all Ocean County Library branches and reading centers will be closed Sunday, September 4, and Monday, September 5. Patrons are welcome to use the Library’s online resources, databases, eBooks, eMagazines, video and audio streams and digital classes. They are available continuously at www.theoceancountylibrary.org. Keep up with Library programs and events at www.theoceancountylibrary.org, and on... Read More
August 19, 2022
BARNEGAT – Enjoy the change from summer to autumn at the Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch, where programs for all ages and interests fill the September calendar. Book Café -  7 PM Tuesday, September 6. Share your new favorites and hear from fellow book lovers. New members are always welcome. “Rubies of the Pines” - 10 AM Wednesday, September 7. Learn about Ocean County’s cranberry heritage from staffers of Cloverdale Farm County... Read More
August 19, 2022
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – More than 175 children and adults shared a love of reading and community support in Storywalk®, during July and August through a partnership of the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch and the Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean. Attendees strolled through the Stafford Community Garden at Lake Manahawkin, stopping at points along the way to follow the story line of Kari Percival’s gentle introduction to outdoor... Read More
August 18, 2022
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to present “New Perspectives,” a multimedia exhibit by the Toms River Artist Community (TRAC), throughout the month of September. “New Perspectives” will be on display in the Branch’s 2nd Floor Gallery. It represents unique creative expressions of the lively, thriving art scene in Downtown Toms River. Works by TRAC members will encompass a broad range of themes, styles, and... Read More