Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Spirit Art,” an exhibit of watercolor paintings by Mary Lou Faitoute in the McConnell Gallery throughout the month of July.Mary Lou Faitoute has a BA degree in Art Education from the College of New Jersey. She has shown her work in numerous art shows and fairs in New Jersey and Arizona.Faitoute says, “My work would best be described as automatic or intuitive… The work is... Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a variety of tech classes throughout the month of July.“Microsoft Excel Basics” 10 a.m. Monday, July 1. Learn how to use a spreadsheet to organize and calculate data. Participants should have mouse and keyboard skills.“Microsoft Word Basics” 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 2. Learn how to create and format a document. Topics will include writing text, changing the size and color of words,... Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a variety of health programs.“Food, Nutrition, and Your Health: Clearing Up the Confusion with Dr. Ina” will take place 7 p.m. Thursday, June 27. Nutritionist, educator, and author Dr. Ina Nozek will share her expertise on nutritional health, weight wellness, and dieting.“Shore to Age Well: Medication Management and Alternatives” will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 16. This... Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Homebuying 101 – Eight Steps to Buying a Home” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27.This free seminar will address credit, closing cost assistance, and the 20% down payment myth.Light refreshments will be provided.The branch is located at 101 Washington Street.Registration is required for this free program. To register, call the branch at 732-349-6200 or visit... Read More