Current Press Releases

LAVALLETTE – Come together and hear some timeless Beatles tunes during “The Wag’s Beatles and More Show!” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 8 at the Upper Shores Branch of the Ocean County Library. This fun-for-the-whole family show will feature songs across the Beatles 10-year career as well as a few orig… Read More

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP – Early Americana music features a rich catalog of songs ranging from well-known to obscure. The Berkeley Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Jessica Carroll Sings Americana” at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 8. Jessica Carroll will perform patriotic hymns and Americana folk… Read More

BARNEGAT – Join a Rutgers Master Gardener at the Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library for “Gardening Down the Shore” at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 13. This presentation will include the challenges of shore gardening, helpful tips for seashore gardening, native plants of the seashore, and salt-t… Read More

FORKED RIVER – Did you know the Jersey Shore played a vital role in the U.S. fight for independence? Honor America’s 250th anniversary and learn our state’s significance during “War at the Shore” from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 8 at the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library. New Jersey… Read More

BRICK – A museum educator from Philadelphia’s Museum of the American Revolution will present a guided, virtual walk-through of the museum’s core galleries at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 7 at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library. This program will also be available as a virtual session to watch from… Read More

SURF CITY – Magician Jake Strong will bring his interactive, family-friendly magic show to the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 11. Strong’s show blends comedy with incredible magic and audience participation that could make you the star of the show in… Read More

FORKED RIVER – The Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a reception in their meeting room for an art exhibition showcasing the works of the Arts Community of Lacey NJ (ACLNJ) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, July 6. Meet some inspiring local artists and talk with them about their work. A… Read More

WARETOWN – Bring the past to life and celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a special living-history performance of Betsy Ross at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 6 at the Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library. Historian performer Alisa Dupuy of the Ladies of History will play Betsy Ross – upholst… Read More

TOMS RIVER – In honor of Disability Pride Month, the Ocean County Library will host several author’s events with Jen Malia, author of Too Sticky! Sensory Issues with Autism and the Infinity Rainbow Club book series. The program will take place at the following dates and locations Tues., July 7 @… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Children in need throughout Ocean County cannot always depend on having basic personal hygiene necessities at hand. During the month of July, the Ocean County Library seeks your donation of new, packaged toiletries and personal care items for children and teens in need. Six OCL branche… Read More