Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – Two madcap characters fill the room with bubbles that are just right for kids to pop, and that’s only the beginning. Join us for antics by Presto Pete and Incredulous Chris,  “Balloons & Bubbles: Bubblevaders from Outer Space,” Wednesday, July 30 at three Ocean County Library b… Read More

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP – Berkeley residents, here is your opportunity to become acquainted with township Mayor John Bacchione in a casual setting. Drop in and “Meet the Mayor” at the Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch, 2 PM Friday, July 18. You will also have a chance to speak with members of the Berk… Read More

SURF CITY – Whether you’re a child of the 1960s or you just love the music, you’ll hear the best of that amazing decade when the Strictly 60s Band returns to rock the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 22. The New Jersey ensemble will take you on a musical journey w… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to present a live concert by the Pineland Symphonic Band at the Toms River Branch at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 16. The popular Whiting-based ensemble has performed for Ocean County community groups, retirement communities, civic events, and schools for… Read More

LAVALLETTE – Curious about the future? Weighing some decisions? Wondering about relationships or prospects? Get a mystic perspective during the Friends’ fundraising Psychic Fair at the Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 29. Arrange to meet with one of several… Read More

BARNEGAT – Feel like taking a journey through Middle Earth? Join us for a very special theatrical presentation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 8 at the Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library. Raconteur Radio stages presentations of vintage radio plays, classic works of l… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library has been named a recipient of New Jersey State Library’s REV250 Grant in the amount of $22,420, supporting public library celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary. The State Library is supporting selected public libraries across the state as they engage their… Read More

LACEY TOWNSHIP – In commemoration of Disability Pride Month, learn about a New Jersey-based catalyst for inclusion and self-determination. Join us for a presentation by the Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch, 2 PM Friday, July 18. Jessica Short… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Sunrise Rotary Charitable Foundation has donated $100,000 to the Ocean County Library Foundation for the activities of the Sparks’s Lab at the Toms River Branch. The Ocean County Library Foundation will provide $10,000 annually from this endowment gift to support the equ… Read More

LACEY TOWNSHIP – That dull back pain or posture problem might not be a temporary matter. They might be signs of osteoporosis. If you’re an adult or senior with concerns about bone health, learn about osteoporosis at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch, 2 PM Tuesday, July 15. This enlightening Oce… Read More