Current Press Releases

MANAHAWKIN, NJ – The Stafford Branch of the Ocean County Library, located at 129 North Main Street, will close on May 1, 2026, as preparations continue for the opening of the new Stafford Branch at 179 South Main Street, Manahawkin, adjacent to the Ocean County Southern Service Center. Patrons may… Read More

FORKED RIVER – The Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will feature pieces by local artist Suzanne Pasqualicchio’s exhibit Little by Little in the branch’s meeting room throughout the month of May. There will be a reception from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2. “All my paintings are, in co… Read More

BARNEGAT – Are you a science enthusiast who’s always wanted to be involved, but not sure how? The Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Becoming a Citizen Scientist” at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 12. Learn how to contribute to real scientific research through simple, meaningful activities… Read More

WARETOWN – The Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library will host Nature in Ocean County, an exhibit by award-winning local photographer Don Edwards, from May 1 until June 30 in the branch’s meeting room. Edwards’s work includes nature, wildlife, landscapes, cityscapes, and astrophotography. “Th… Read More

FORKED RIVER – The Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “LGBTQIA+ Senior Social Group” at 2 p.m. Friday, May 15. This monthly meeting allows older LGBTQIA+ adults to connect socially, share resources, and build community. It is held on the third Friday every month and facilitated by a… Read More

LAVALLETTE – The Upper Shores Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “ELVIStory: The Spirit of ‘76” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 13. This special musical history lesson captures the patriotic energy of 1976 alongside Elvis’s enduring charisma and resilience during his final touring years. It is a… Read More

BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “How to Grow Beautiful Roses” at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 11. This talk will take you through the life of a rose, from spring to winter, detailing the important steps every rosarian must follow to guarantee beautiful roses. Roses ha… Read More

LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Branch of the Ocean County Library will be hosting a series of book discussions for three different works of Yiddish literature as selected by the Yiddish Book Center’s (YBC) Between Two Worlds grant and one book chosen by the branch staff that holds community interest and re… Read More

BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Vision for Life: How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy and Bright” from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 6 followed by vision screenings from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. We often take our sight for granted until things get a little blurry. Whether… Read More

FORKED RIVER – In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, the Barynya Duo will perform a concert at the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7. Enjoy music, songs, and dances from Eastern Europe performed on domra, garmoshka, and balalaika. The duo consists of the in… Read More