Current Press Releases

JACKSON - The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host an exhibit entitled “Chromosome” in honor of National DNA Day. The exhibit will be open to the public Apr. 25 to May 25 in the branch’s meeting room.The exhibit will feature paintings by local artist Meg Ruisch, based on the results of her DNA testing. Ruisch discovered she could download the raw data of the test. Ruisch converted the genetic code into colors, each representing a... Read More

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host an estate planning workshop at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Apr. 23.Do you keep saying you need to have a plan? Now is your chance to find out how with Paul Daniele, Esq.Daniele has been practicing law in New Jersey for 50 years. His legal services include helping individuals and families address their need for a will, living wills, special needs, trust, health care... Read More

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a blood drive by the American Red Cross from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 24.One blood donation can help save one or more people. The American Red Cross needs blood and platelet donors to ensure lifesaving medical treatments and emergency care.The branch is located at 217 S. Central Ave., Surf City.Schedule an appointment at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800... Read More

LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Branch of the Ocean County Library will host an eight-week session of citizenship test preparation classes at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Apr. 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Jun. 5 and 12.This class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a United States citizen. Participants must be a qualified immigrant and at least 18 years old to be eligible. Attendance at all sessions is required.The branch is located at 301... Read More