Current Press Releases

SURF CITY – Knowing safe practices with medication can prevent harm from visiting you or your loved ones. This is why the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library is hosting “Medication Misuse Prevention” at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 16. The Long Beach Island Health Department will e… Read More

SURF CITY – Ballet aficionados rejoice! The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “The Life of a Pointe Shoe” at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 15. Enjoy a presentation on the historical and fascinating evolution of the classic ballet slipper: the pointe shoe. Learn about its jo… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Italian American songbook has been responsible for bringing countless tunes into the public consciousness during the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. Fans of this classic era of music are invited to the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library for “The Italian American Songbook: A Multimed… Read More

BRICK – Get in the spooky spirit! The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Ghost Hunting Behind the Scenes: New Jersey’s Oldest Paranormal Research Team” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15. Join members of South Jersey Ghost Research (SJGR) as they present an informative and intrigui… Read More

WARETOWN – From now until the end of October, the Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library is hosting an art exhibit by local artist and author Carol Neugebauer. “Carol’s Colors” features watercolor works featuring landscapes, seascapes, shore birds, and flowers. The works are on display in the… Read More

LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Lakewood Branch of the Ocean County Library will be temporarily closed for a full roof replacement starting Monday, October 6 with an anticipated reopening on Monday, October 13, weather permitting. Items on hold at the Lakewood Branch will be sent to the Brick Branch, 301 Chambe… Read More

LACEY TOWNSHIP – Whether Lacey Township is where you live, work, or both, you might be curious to know more about what the community offers. Have an informal chat with Lacey Mayor Peter Curatolo in the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch, 6 PM Tuesday, October 14. Bring your questions and concerns st… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library’s Bay Head Express will be closed Monday, October 13 in accordance with the municipal observance of Columbus Day. OCL’s remaining 20 branches and reading centers will be open October 14. Bay Head Express patrons are welcome to visit nearby OCL branches in Poin… Read More

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP – The onset of autumn means another busy season of cranberry harvesting in South Jersey. Get a glimpse of local Pine Barrens harvesting history during “It’s Cranberry Time!” in the Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch, 1 p.m. Saturday, October 11. Join us for a retrospective look… Read More

POINT PLEASANT – Residents of Point Pleasant Beach, would you like an opportunity to speak with Mayor Douglas Vitale in an intimate and personal setting? The Point Pleasant Beach Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a “Meet the Mayor” event at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13. In keeping with his… Read More