Current Press Releases

BRICK – The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library is excited to host a concert by the Fish & Whistle Band at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27. Enjoy the unplugged sounds of the Freehold-based bluegrass and acoustic rock ensemble that features multiple lead singers. With members ranging in age fro… Read More

TOMS RIVER – In celebration of Pride Month, the New Jersey Gay Men’s Chorus (NJGMC) will perform a live concert at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 27 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library. The chorus, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, will perform a selection of well-known tu… Read More

WARETOWN – Financial planning is crucial for older Americans. AARP will present “Public Benefits for Older Adults” at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 25 at the Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library. This presentation will demonstrate how you or a loved one can help supplement your income and decrease y… Read More

SURF CITY – Join us for an introduction to acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, a system of healing that has supported the body for thousands of years, during “The Power of Qi” at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 23 at the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library. In this informative talk,… Read More

FORKED RIVER – Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by learning the stories of women’s contributions during the Revolution at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 24 at the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library. Historian performer Alisa Dupuy of the Ladies of History will play Revolutionary War heroine… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Join Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy as they talk about their new book, The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, during a virtual discussion at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, presented by the Ocean County Library. Come celebrate beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with recipes adapted from India… Read More

WARETOWN – Kick off Ocean County Library’s Summer Reading program with a roaring prehistoric adventure! The Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Jump into Dinosaurs with Jumpin’ Jamie” at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 20. Join Jumpin’ Jamie for an exciting show for children and tweens… Read More

BRICK – Kick off the 2026 summer season with the lively return of Custom Blend Band, the popular country and bluegrass group from Ocean County, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 23 at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library. Guitarist Joe Zavacki, mandolinist Maria Petrone, and guitarist/banjoist/vio… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is excited to invite the community to celebrate Juneteenth from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 19 at the Toms River Branch’s Mancini Hall. This free program, generously sponsored by the Ocean County Library Foundation, will honor the rich history and cultural si… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Get stoked for the summer with infectious melodies and empowering lyrics that will get the whole family bopping. Award-winning, kindie music tour de force, Play Date will perform at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library. Play Date is a husband… Read More