Current Press Releases

BARNEGAT – Join author Mike Dawson for “Cartooning Lessons – Telling Your Stories Using the Language of Comics” at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 28 at the Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library. Dawson will lead this cartooning workshop with hands-on drawing exercises sure to get your eyes, hands, and… Read More

JACKSON TOWNSHIP – Meet the talented local artists of the Laurelton Art Society during an art reception in the Meeting Room of the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 25. Works by the group will be on display throughout July and August. The Brick Townshi… Read More

WARETOWN – Join us for a whimsical tea party inspired by Alice in Wonderland at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 25 at the Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library. Enjoy a delightful story with Alice, sing songs, play fun games, and much on light treats. Tea party attire or costumes are encouraged. This… Read More

PLUMSTED – Join us for a book reading with local author and illustrator Katy Tanis at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 23 at the Plumsted Branch of the Ocean County Library. Tanis will be reading her latest book Love Under the Sea and creating a banana sea creature craft. Katy Tanis is a children’s book auth… Read More

BRICK – Unearth your love for science in this interactive S.T.E.M. show! “Science Heroes: Digging It!” is coming to the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 23. Conduct exciting experiments and celebrate scientists who work with dirt. If you didn’t already love science,… Read More

FORKED RIVER – Are you a teen or adult looking to expand your educational experience? The Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a college fair from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 16. Prospective students can stop by to receive information from various colleges, universities, and other… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host Mom2Mom’s “Grounded in the Present” workshop for mothers of people with special needs at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16 in upstairs of the Bishop Building across the courtyard from the main branch. Mom2Mom is a peer support helpl… Read More

FORKED RIVER – Curious how much music defines history? The Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “What America Sounds Like: 250 Years of American Music” at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21. Join Melissa Ziobro, Curator of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music at Monmouth University… Read More

LAVALLETTE – Looking for an outsider’s insight into your past, present, or future? The Upper Shores Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a psychic fair fundraiser on Tuesday, July 21 to benefit the Friends of the Upper Shores Branch. A 15-minute session can be booked during the hours of 1 p… Read More

WARETOWN – Experience colonial life through craft! The Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “America at 250: Colonial Berry Basket Weaving” from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, July 20.  Step back into colonial America and experience what everyday life was like in the 1700s. Long bef… Read More