Current Press Releases

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

TOMS RIVER – Return to the era when families gathered around the wireless set for “theater of the imagination.” The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to host a live presentation by WREP – When Radio Entertained People, 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 6. Take a seat and enjoy musical entert… Read More

SURF CITY – The founder of the Province of Pennsylvania, William Penn, was also an original proprietor of the territory that later became New Jersey. Learn about this extraordinary figure during public history advocate Erik L. Burro’s presentation “The Wisdom of William Penn” in the Ocean County Lib… Read More

BRICK – Calling all animal lovers! The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library is collecting donations from now until August 30 to help support our local furry friends. This collection is in partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center. The branch will be accepting donations of the following it… Read More

FORKED RIVER – Are you worried or cautious about your brain health? Stop by the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library for “Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: An Overview” at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1. This free program, presented by the Ocean County Health Department, will cover the… Read More

BRICK – Dreams have fascinated humans since the beginning of time. Learn how to unlock their potential at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library during the program “Understanding Your Dreams” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, presented by local author RoseMarie Rubinetti Cappiello. Do you ever… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Delve into the fascinating world of birds as Smithsonian Evolutionary Biologist and Behavior Escapologist Dr. Jay Falk discusses The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds in a virtual talk at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. Birds are dinosaurs with a history going back millions… Read More

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The Little Egg Harbor Branch of the Ocean County Library will be closed from Tuesday, July 15 and reopen on or about Tuesday, July 22 to complete upgrades to the building’s HVAC systems. Little Egg Harbor patrons may return borrowed items to on-site drop boxes, or to any OCL bra… Read More

BRICK – Do you ever wonder how you can get involved with your local environment? Come learn about ReClam the Bay’s efforts to work with communities to address flooding and land erosion concerns on the banks of the Barnegat Bay during the program “Living Shorelines: A More Natural Solution” at 6:30 p… Read More

MANAHAWKIN – Looking for plants that require little care? Then succulents and cacti are for you. The Master Gardeners of Ocean County will present “Plant-astic Succulents & Cacti” at the Stafford Branch of the Ocean County Library at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 11. This session will focus on xero… Read More