Current Press Releases

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

TOMS RIVER – In her ambitious new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival. Grande will discuss this and more during her virtual author… Read More

MANAHAWKIN – Experience the Garden State as it was during the American Revolution in “George Washington Remembers New Jersey” at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15. This program, hosted by the Ocean County Library, will take place at the Old Baptist Church on the corner of Route 9 and North Lakeshore Driv… Read More

WARETOWN – Do you have gardening questions? The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County can help you from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 17 at the Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library. Whether you are planning a new garden, want help troubleshooting plant problems, or need advice on growing… Read More

TOMS RIVER – PerformCare and New Jersey Children’s System of Care (CSOC) provide care to individuals up to the age of 21 who have intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD), behavioral health, or substance use treatment needs. Get a comprehensive overview of their services at 6:30 p.m. Wedn… Read More

LAVALLETTE – Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA with a reenactment of the life and love of America’s first couple in “George and Martha: A Love Story” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15 at the Upper Shores Branch of the Ocean County Library. Historical interpreters Alisa Dupuy and Curt Radabaugh… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Unearth a story with new friends at the Ocean County Library this summer! Many programs for teens will take place across multiple Ocean County Library branches to celebrate Summer Reading 2026 and its theme, Unearth a Story. Please see the program information below, including dates, tim… Read More

FORKED RIVER – In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, join South Jersey Ghost Research as they reflect on the locations they have visited related to the American Revolution at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14 at the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library. New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Join Karin Slaughter, one of the world’s most popular storytellers, for a thrilling evening as she chats about her North Fall series, which includes her newest novel, The Secrets We Hide, during a live, virtual discussion at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, presented by the Ocean County Library… Read More

SURF CITY – The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Tal Naccarato, Live, Unplugged!” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14. The guitarist/songwriter will present a live, solo acoustic concert blending original and traditional works, exploring the genre’s history, and featuring ra… Read More