All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Friday, June 16th, in observance of Juneteenth.

The Whiting Reading Center and the Tuckerton Branch are currently experiencing an issue with their phone lines.
To contact the Whiting Reading Center or Tuckerton Branch, please call the Toms River Branch at 732-349-6200 and ask the operator to forward your call to the Whiting Reading Center or Tuckerton branch.

The Life and Times of Bobby Darin Recalled at Upper Shores Branch

January 11, 2018
LAVALLETTE –For Jimmy Scalia, the official archivist for legendary entertainer Bobby Darin, sharing the performer’s life story is nothing short of a labor of love.Scalia works in cooperation with the Bobby Darin estate and writes articles for In-Tune and Primo magazine. Scalia is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame. He visited the Upper Shores Branch of the Ocean County Library on Jan. 3 and shared many... Read More

Beachwood Library to Host Health Series by Meridian Health

January 09, 2018
BEACHWOOD – The Beachwood Branch of the Ocean County Library will host the six part series “Taking Control of Your Health” presented by Debbie Shar of Meridian Health.The series will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday Feb. 1, Feb. 8, Feb. 15, Feb. 22 and two sessions on March 3 the first at 1 pm and the second at 8 pm. Topics will vary each session.The branch is located at 126 Beachwood Blvd. This program is free but registration is required.... Read More

Toms River Library Speaker Explores “The Power of Illusion”

January 09, 2018
TOMS RIVER - Professor Claude Taylor, of Monmouth University, will host a dynamic three-part series at the Toms River Library concerning the groundbreaking PBS series “The Power of Illusion.”This three part series asks the question, "How valid are your beliefs about the human series?"  The program examines race, science and history in society.Following the conclusion of each episode, Professor Taylor, Advisor-in-Residence for Academic... Read More

Upper Shores Branch to Host Martin Luther King Community Art Project

January 08, 2018
UPPER SHORES – The Upper Shores Branch of the Ocean County Library will host the program “MLK Community Art Project” at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15.Come create a community art project inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s ideas of love and kindness.No registration is required for this program which will be held at the branch located at 112 Jersey City Ave. Lavallette. For information call the branch at 732-793-3996.

Beachwood Library to Host Dyslexia Workshop

January 08, 2018
BEACHWOOD – The Beachwood Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Understanding Dyslexia Workshop: Film Screening, Simulation, and Discussion” at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29.Join Elizabeth Barnes from Decoding Dyslexia to learn more about Dyslexia and the resources available to assist those who have it.The branch is located at 126 Beachwood Blvd. This program is free but registration is required. To register, call 732-244-4573 or visit... Read More

Island Heights Library to Celebrate its 40th Anniversary

January 08, 2018
ISLAND HEIGHTS – Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Island Heights Branch of the Ocean County Library, 121 Central Ave. at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22.This delectable celebration includes a special program sponsored by the Horizon Speakers Bureau and Judith Krail-Russo that will showcase the history of the cranberry in the Garden State.Native Americans were using these tart berries as food, medicine, and dyes long before the white man arrived.... Read More

Puppet Shows Coming To Ocean County Library Branches

December 27, 2017
TOMS RIVER – The OCL Puppet Show Players will perform at several branches of the Ocean County Library in January and February. They will present a show based on “The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors” by Drew Daywalt.Performances will be at the following braches and dates:Upper Shores – 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8 – 112 Jersey City Ave., LavalletteBarnegat – 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 12 – 112 Burr St.Stafford – 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15 – 129 N. Main St.,... Read More

Start 2018 With Ocean County Library’s Adult Winter Reading

December 27, 2017
TOMS RIVER – All branches of the Ocean County Library will host the annual winter reading program for adults. The program will run Jan. 1 to Feb. 28.Participants will read a minimum of five books from different pre-selected categories, including nonfiction, book to movie, science fiction, or an adult or young adult title of their choice.Branches will each have one prize bag and the library system grand prize will be a Kindle Fire tablet.... Read More

January Tech Classes At Jackson Library

December 15, 2017
JACKSON – A series of technology classes is coming to the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library, 2 Jackson Drive.“Spotlight On: Windows 10” 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4. Become comfortable with the features of this operating system. Attendees may bring their own laptop.“Presenting Google Drive” 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9. Google Drive allows you to take your files and folders anywhere. Learn to upload files and folders, organize documents, share... Read More

Mindfulness Meditation Session Coming To Jackson Library

December 08, 2017
JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Mindfulness Meditation: On Loving Awareness” 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 2 Jackson Drive.Learn to enhance awareness through loving presence. Practice involves guided meditation and sitting in silence.This program is open to both novice and skilled. Comfortable clothes are required.Registration is required for this free event. To register, call 732-928-4400 or visit... Read More
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