Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library seeks your help during the Sparks B.F.F. Reading Club Toiletries Drive, Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 31. The items will be distributed to children and teens in need throughout Ocean County. Four OCL branches will serve as collection centers: Toms Ri… Read More

SURF CITY – The need for blood doesn’t slow in winter for people needing urgent care. The Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch invites you to help keep the shelves stocked during its American Red Cross blood donation drive, 2 PM until 7 PM Tuesday, April 2.   If you’re at least 17 year… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Human trafficking is a global crime. One unguarded moment can victimize anyone, of any age, anywhere. Learn its effects and how to guard against it during “Human Trafficking 101” in the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch, 6:30 PM Thursday, March 28. Susan Flynn of the New Jersey Co… Read More

SURF CITY – Looking for a convivial group for swapping yarns and working with yarn? Pull up a seat for “Knit Happens” in the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch, 3:30 PM Saturday, March 30. Bring your yarn, needles, and hooks and become acquainted with members of the casual knitting circl… Read More

SURF CITY – Looking for fun-filled flipping through the pages of unique books? You’ll find it as one of our “Book Besties,” the new genre-focused reading club coming to the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch beginning 6 PM Wednesday, March 20. “Book Besties” concentrates on genres such a… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Ever since the publication of his first fantasy novel at age 19, Christopher Paolini has developed legions of YA fans with compelling tales of universes that spin from his mind. Take a glimpse at Paolini’s two decades of storytelling mastery and the gripping Murtagh in his Ocean County… Read More

SURF CITY – Celebrate Women’s History Month and National Quilting Day at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch. Quilts by members of the Pieceful Shores Quilt Guild will be on display throughout the month of March. The group will present a live quilting demonstration in the Branch, 10 AM… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to present the jazz virtuosity of guitarist Brian Betz and vibraphonist Behn Gillece in Mancini Hall, 7 PM Wednesday, March 27. They will play American standards and original compositions and will answer questions after the performan… Read More

BRICK TOWNSHIP –  For centuries, people in New Jersey have turned out a stunning array of textiles and woven goods. Please join us as an educator from the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts (METC) presents “Narrative Threads: New Jersey Quilts & Textiles” at the Ocean County Library Brick… Read More

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – The interaction of a young sightless American and a woman in Switzerland training dogs to assist blinded war veterans nearly 100 years ago led to the creation of The Seeing Eye®. Learn about the New Jersey organization and meet trainers and dogs at the Ocean County Library Staffo… Read More