Current Press Releases

POINT PLEASANT BOROUGH – Looking for a relaxing fall day to connect with your community? The Point Pleasant Borough Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Point Boro Library Fall Fest” from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, October 3. Join us outside in the Green Space behind the library parking… Read More

BRICK – New Jersey has been the home to many musicians who made it big. Join Gerard and Diane Barros for “Garden State Homegrown: A Tribute to New Jersey Musicians” at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 3 at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library. Take a musical trip from the tip of Cape May to the edg… Read More

BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a book and handcrafted treasures fundraiser sale from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, October 3. This fundraiser will benefit the Friends of the Barnegat Library. Find books and handcrafted items at great process while supporting… Read More

TOMS RIVER – For generations, the stories of LGBTQIA+ individuals have been intentionally suppressed, making their contributions and lived experiences largely invisible. That is why the Ocean County Library will host “Invisible and Essential: Learning LGBTQIA+ Histories” at several branches this Oct… Read More

FORKED RIVER – The Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will host an overview of NJ 211 at 11 a.m. Friday, October 2. This program will also be held virtually over Zoom. NJ 211 is a statewide nonprofit that provides critical information and referral for New Jersey residents facing a crisis or d… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Join Veronica Roth, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Divergent series, for a virtual discussion at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 1, presented by the Ocean County Library. Get a sneak peek at The Sixth Faction, the highly anticipated novel by one of the most iconic young adult auth… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Join archivist Mickey DiCamillo as he unravels the Salem witch trials and explore the transcripts from the 1692 interrogations of suspected witches during “When There Were Witches” at two Ocean County Library branches this fall. The program will take place at the following locations an… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “FanNation: The Geekstravaganza,” an annual, multi-genre convention where fans can get together and wave their geek banner high! It will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 3 with activities all throughout the day,… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Do you have gently used costumes your kids can no longer wear? The Toms River, Lakewood, Plumsted and Tuckerton branches of the Ocean County Library are collecting costumes for kids aged 0 to 11 years. The drive is currently running until September 30. Bring your gently used costumes t… Read More

BRICK – The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Meet Captain Joshua Huddy: A Revolutionary War Hero” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 29. Join Dr. Jeffrey Schenker as he portrays Captain Joshua Huddy and brings history to life. Meet Captain Huddy as he discusses his life story with a… Read More