Meet Author Chris Bohjalian at the Ocean County Library

May 08, 2018
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library proudly presents New York Times Best Selling author Chris Bohjalian at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 4 at the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St.A master of literary suspense, Bohjalian’s latest novel, “The Flight Attendant,” has received positive reviews from USA Today and many other publications.Bohjalian will discuss his newest novel and what influences him as a writer. There will be a book signing following... Read More

Ocean County Library to Host Job Fair

May 08, 2018
TOMS RIVER – Are you looking for a job in healthcare? The Ocean County Library is hosting a healthcare job fair from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 16 at the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St.The job fair will include more than 20 employers looking to find employees for full-time, part-time, per-diem, and substitute employment positions.Available positions include: registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants,... Read More

Toms River Multigenerational Orchestra to Perform at the Ocean County Library

May 08, 2018
TOMS RIVER – Music lovers are invited to the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St., for a performance by the Toms River Multigenerational Orchestra at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 23.This local group brings together musicians of all ages and skill levels who put on dynamic and engaging concerts. The orchestra will play a selection of favorite classics as well as original compositions.This program is free and open to the... Read More

Q&A Session for Teen Disaster Preparedness Camp Coming to Jackson Library

May 08, 2018
JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a question and answer session on “What is MyPI?,” a summer camp to teach teens about natural disaster preparation.This session will take place 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2 Jackson Drive.Laura Eppinger of Ocean County 4-H Rutgers Cooperative Extension will explain the MyPI Camp, which will run from June 25 to August 13 at the Jackson Branch. Sixteen hours of instruction will take... Read More

Milton Hershey School to Hold Presentation at Ocean County Library

May 08, 2018
LONG BEACH ISLAND – A “Milton Hershey School Information Session” will take place at 6 p.m to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 at the Ocean County Library’s Long Beach Island Branch, 217 S. Central Ave. in Surf City.Stacey Spangenburg, Admissions Counselor at Milton Hershey School (MHS), will explain how promising children from income-eligible families can become students of the cost-free school located in Hershey, PA.The session will provide helpful... Read More

Ocean County Library Offers a Look at Historic 1918 Flu Outbreak

May 08, 2018
LONG BEACH ISLAND -  The Ocean County Library will present “Forgotten Flu…Now Remembered” at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, May 17 at the Long Beach Island Branch, 217 S. Central Ave. in Surf City.Jim Curley, presenter, will provide insight into the flu outbreak of 1918 known as the Spanish flu. There will be a discussion of the U.S. and world responses, the heroes who battled this deadly influenza pandemic as well as... Read More

Ocean County Library to Offer the Art of Japanese Flower Arranging

May 08, 2018
TOMS RIVER -  The Ocean County Library will present “Ikebana Japanese Flower Arranging” at two branches.Glenys Baulderstone, artist and presenter, will introduce the technique of Ikebana, a highly stylized art of Japanese flower arranging. Unlike Western arrangements, Ikebana focuses on the individual stem, leaf or flower.The program will take place at the following branches:•           Long... Read More

Ocean County Library Closed May 27 & 28

May 07, 2018
TOMS RIVER – All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Sunday, May 27 and Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. All branches will reopen Tuesday, May 29.Beginning May 27, all branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Sundays until September 9, 2018.We encourage our customers to use the library’s online resources, including databases, ebooks, emagazines, and online classes which are available through... Read More

Brain Games: Keep the Mind Sharp

May 02, 2018
MANCHESTER – Several branches of the Ocean County Library will host “Brain Games: Keep the Mind Sharp.”This interactive workshop presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield will discuss the brain as the “master computer” and the importance of brain health. Diet, physical exercise, proper rest, and regular routines will be discussed.The event will feature games and exercises to stimulate different brain areas and improve memory.The program will take... Read More

“All About Autism” Support Group Meeting in May

May 01, 2018
JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “All About Autism: A Discussion and Support Group for Caretakers” 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2 Jackson Drive.The support group is now meeting on this new date and time.“All About Autism” is a discussion and support group for those whose lives are affected by autism. Attendees can share information, exchange ideas, and support one another.Teen volunteers will run supervised... Read More

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