Current Press Releases

FORKED RIVER – Interested in seeing paintings by a talented local artist? The Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will host the exhibit “Pieces of Nature: Seascapes, Landscapes and More!” by Clara Sue Beym from September 2 through September 30. “Pieces of Nature” will feature watercolor painti… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Calling all art aficionados! Paintings by local artist Dana DiLorenzo will be on display in the McConnell Gallery of the Ocean County Library’s Toms River Branch from now until August 31. Dana DiLorenzo strives to capture movement in her acrylic paintings. Introduced to art at a young… Read More

SURF CITY – See what audiences far and wide are raving about as you’re transported to a golden period in American culture. The Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch is pleased to present singer-musician Kevin Grace’s powerful, musical one-man show “The 1950’s Experience,” 6:30 p.m. Tuesday,… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Looking for a relaxing afternoon of music? Take a sentimental journey with Fred Lehotay and the Ragtimers as they perform classic ragtime favorites from the 1920s at several branches of the Ocean County Library. This program will take place at the following dates and locations: 2 p.… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston discusses her upcoming book The Pairing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20. The Pairing follows Theo and Kit, two bisexual exes who, when they accidentally book the same European food and wine tour, cha… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich as she talks about her newest book, Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And why resilience alone isn’t enough). This free, virtual talk will take… Read More

BARNEGAT – On July 22, the Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library hosted Mike Dawson, professional cartoonist and author of The Fifth Quarter for a cartooning workshop for children. Kids learned about cartooning and worked on activities in this hour-long workshop. Participants had the opportun… Read More

PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP – Meet creatures that slither and hiss along the ground and squawk and soar in the skies. Join us for “NJ Snake Man Presents: Tropical Birds and Snakes,” Tuesday, August 19 at two Ocean County Library branches: Plumsted Branch – 2 PM, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, (609) 758-788… Read More

BRICK – Children and families are invited to join magician Mike Rose for impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy during his “Colorful Magic” show at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7 at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road. Mike Rose is a seasoned professional comedi… Read More

BRICK TOWNSHIP – Band-Aids™. Barcodes. Motion pictures. The modern submarine. What do these life-changing inventions have in common? They, and many more, originated in New Jersey. Author Linda J. Barth will reveal our state’s productive history in “The Garden State: Where Ideas Grow” at the Ocean Co… Read More