Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – Join us for a free, virtual author talk with New York Times bestselling novelist Jennifer Weiner at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26. Weiner will discuss the signature emotional depth of her books, including Good in Bed, In Her Shoes, Big Summer, The Breakaway, and the forthcoming The Grif… Read More

LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP – Expand your mastery of the English language in an enjoyable, casual setting at the Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch. Two-hour English Conversation Groups meet at 6:30 PM every Monday. Sessions will also take place at 10 AM every Saturday beginning April 5. Adults who want to… Read More

BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP – Many storied sea tragedies have unfolded off the New Jersey coast, but few are as unique as the 1884 sinking of a sleek cargo carrier and the loss of its entire crew. Join historian and diver Dan Lieb for “The Tragedy of the Schooner, John K. Shaw” at the Ocean County Library Bar… 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, April 8. Bring your questions and concerns strai… Read More

LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP – Children and tweens of all ability levels will have a fun, accessible romp as they “Sing & Play with Miss Kat and SLP Musically” at the Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch, 10:30 AM Thursday, April 17. Miss Kat tailors her program for youngsters aged 3 to 12 who have speech… Read More

JACKSON TOWNSHIP – You work hard for your money. Scammers work hard to separate you from it and grab your sensitive personal information. You can outsmart them. Join us for “Scams, Spams and Fraud: Let’s Not Be a Victim” at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch, 2 PM Tuesday, April 15. The enligh… Read More

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – Are you searching for plants, trees, shrubs and grasses that will flourish in your garden? Discover the attractiveness and environmental advantages of those that are indigenous to our own area during “Native Plants of Ocean County” at the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch, 10:… Read More

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP – You would love to enhance your living space with the beauty of orchids, but you are not sure how to take care of them. Get expert advice from the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County during “Outrageous Orchids” at the Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch, 6 PM Tuesday, April… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Bruce and Bon Jovi. Lucy the Elephant and Hurricane Harbor. The Parkway and the Turnpike. You are Jersey all the way. However, have you seen the tallest Jersey Devil tale ever? The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to present The Devil and Daisy Dirt: A Garden State Goth… Read More

PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP - Ever marvel at the workmanship in a smooth, finely-shaped decorative or functional wooden item? Watch an artisan in action and see finished works of skilled lathe crafters during the Atlantic Shore Woodturners’ demonstration at the Ocean County Library Plumsted Branch, 6:30 PM Mo… Read More