Current Press Releases

ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Island Heights Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Peto’s Palette Pals,” a series of children’s art programs in partnership with the John F. Peto Studio Museum.John F. Peto was a famous trompe l’oeil (“fool-the-eye”) artist who lived and worked in Island Heights. His home and studio is now a vibrant local museum. Each of the “Peto’s Palette Pals” events will focus on the style of a different artist.Events will take... Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host various technology classes throughout the month of September.“Movie Magic: Streaming Movies How-To” at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sep. 10. Register for and learn how to use the library’s free streaming movie services – Kanopy, Hoopla, and Access Video On Demand. Movie trivia and giveaways will also take place. Participants must bring their Ocean County Library card and have an email account... Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “U.S. Census: History, Race, and Ethnicity” at 7 p.m. Monday, Sep. 16.A representative from the U.S. Bureau will discuss the history of ethnicity and race in the U.S. Census and preview the 2020 Census. The way people have been labeled and defined has changed many times since the first census in 1790.The branch is located at 101 Washington Street.Registration is required... Read More

TOMS RIVER - The Ocean County Library, in cooperation with New Jersey Council for the Humanities, will host “Water/Ways,” a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition exploring the environmental and cultural impact of water. “Water/Ways” will be on display at the Toms River Branch through Sep. 29.“Water/Ways” explores the endless motion of the water cycle, water’s effect on landscape, settlement and migration, and its impact on culture and... Read More