Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – It is vital for everyone to prepare for an emergency such as a natural disaster or an accident, but seniors and individuals with disabilities need to take extra precautions to ensure their safety. That’s why two branches of the Ocean County Library will host “Disaster Preparedness: For… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Then & Now: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, September 19 in Mancini Hall. Award-winning filmmaker Walter Alomar is the featured speaker for the event. At 12:10 p.m. he will screen his film… Read More

LAKEWOOD – Historically, Latinos have had a strong presence in the State of New Jersey spanning several generations. The Lakewood Branch of the Ocean County Library is hosting the exhibit New Jersey Latinos: Then and Now until September 30, available for to view during the branch’s regular operating… Read More

JACKSON – Join us for a joyous celebration of Spanish and Hispanic cultures in a dazzling display of beautiful traditional costumes and Flamenco dance and music by Alborada Spanish Dance Company at 3 p.m. Saturday, September 19 at the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library. This performance wil… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Go on a culinary adventure with Edible History: How Latin American Food Changed the World, a travelling exhibit by the Newark Public Library’s New Jersey Hispanic Research and Information Center. The exhibit will be available to view from now until September 30 in the atrium of the Toms… Read More

ISLAND HEIGHTS – On August 15, the Island Heights Branch of the Ocean County Library welcomed local Eagle Scout Roman Fumo for the unveiling of a brand-new bike rack. Fumo built the bike rack for the branch as his Eagle Scout project. Trustees of the Island Heights Library, friends and family of Rom… Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Friends of the Library are sponsoring a series of concerts and art programs at the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library to celebrate the branch’s 25th anniversary. The 15 programs begin in September and end in October. The 25th Anniversary Concert Series is as follows:… Read More

TOMS RIVER – This September, the Ocean County Library invites you to celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month and discover how a library card can hit all the right notes, no matter what your tastes are. With a library card, you can do more than check out books. From free classes and job resources to ho… Read More

BRICK – Join Jimmy Scalia as he recounts the achievements of renowned composer and record producer David Foster at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, September 19 at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library. David Foster’s roster of artists is staggering, and includes Whitney Houston, Earth, Wind & Fire,… Read More

SURF CITY – The Friends of the Island Library will have a two-day book sale event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19 at the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library. Book donations will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 17. All… Read More