Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – Delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with author, Smithsonian curator, and public historian Paula J. Johnson during a virtual discussion at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 4.   Johnson is the author of the book Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories and Legacy of a… Read More

WARETOWN – Looking for a relaxing afternoon to work on your knitting, crochet, or fiber-related projects? Join like-minded individuals at the Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library for “Waretown Woolies Knitting & Crocheting Club.” The group will meet from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays, Augu… Read More

FORKED RIVER – Do you have a child or loved one with a disability who will soon be starting their college journey? If so, you will want to attend “Transition to College for Students with Disabilities” from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 4 at the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library. Academ… Read More

JACKSON – In today’s fast-paced online environment, protecting your personal information is more crucial than ever. Learn how to do this and more during “Fraud Watch: Vigilance Against Cybercrime” from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 29 at the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library. This wo… Read More

BAY HEAD – The Ocean County Library is excited to present “Navesink Brass Concert – 250 Years” from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, July 31 at Centennial Park outside the Bay Head Borough Hall, 83 Bridge Avenue. Celebrate 250 years of American music and culture with Navesink Brass, a professional brass qu… Read More

BRICK – Support your local furry friends! The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library, in partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, is collecting donation items from now until August 31. The branch will be accepting donations of the following items: Pet food: Purina Pro Plan Adult/Puppy… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Join writer/performer Alex Dawson and folk singer Arlan Feiles as they perform spoken word and ballads from their Room to Swing an Ax song cycle from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, July 27 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library. Like Waylon Jennings’s Man Called Hoss, Dawson… Read More

LAVALLETTE – Transport yourself back in time with “The Music that Defined the Big Band Era” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 29 at the Upper Shores Branch of the Ocean County Library. Listen to Ortley Beach’s own Tony Corrao as he brings the audience to an era of sophistication, swing, style, and Sinatra.… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Join Rachael DeVaux, New York Times bestselling author of Rachael’s Good Eats, for a free, virtual discussion at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, presented by the Ocean County Library. Her newest book, The High-Protein Plate, shows how anyone at any stage of life can easily incorporate protei… Read More

FORKED RIVER – The Lacey Branch will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Tuesday, July 28 with two wonderful programs. An opening ceremony will begin the festivities at 10:30 a.m. “Penguin Pointers with Jenkinson’s Aquarium” will begin at 11 a.m. Waddle into the world of these beloved flightless bird… Read More