Current Press Releases

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – It’s considered the shortest governing charter of any nation. Its nickname is “Bundle of Compromises.” And it is a living document, rigid yet flexible. The audience for “A Citizen’s Look at the U.S. Constitution” at the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch on Monday, February 1,… Read More

TOMS RIVER – “Don’t stand by, silent, while something awful is happening to another person. Sit with the kid who always sits alone. Stand up to bullying.” The words of Holocaust survivor Manford Lindenbaum rang clearly at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch during “Combatting Hate,” Tuesday,… Read More

BARNEGAT – The Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch is pleased to present “Red Rose Kay Photography & Multimedia: Landscapes and Nature Photography” by Shore-based photographer and artist Kaylee McGrath during the months of February and March. The Branch’s showcases display Kaylee’s metal print… Read More

LACEY TOWNSHIP – The Ocean County Library Lacey Branch is pleased to present “Abstract and Neurographic Expression Art” by Barbara Ann DeFranza throughout the month of February. Barbara’s exhibit consists of acrylic abstract designs. The goal of neurographic art is to promote mindfulness, reduce st… Read More

LAKEWOOD – Expand your English conversation skills in an enjoyable, casual setting at the Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch, 6 PM until 7 PM every Tuesday. Adults who want to practice speaking English are welcome to join our conversation group. Strengthen your mastery of the language by discussi… Read More

TOMS RIVER – How is the Black experience in America reflected in works of fiction? What are the hidden costs of injustice for Black citizens, and for all Americans? Jason Mott will shed light on observations at the core of his award-winning novel Hell of a Book in an Ocean County Library Virtual Aut… Read More

TOMS RIVER – All branches and reading centers of the Ocean County Library will be closed Monday, February 19, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Library patrons are welcome to use OCL’s online resources, databases, eMagazines, eBooks, video and audio streams and digital classes at www.theoceancounty… Read More

MANCHESTER – The addition of African-American aviators during World War II not only strengthened U.S. military might, but also propelled our nation toward racial and social equality. Join historian Paul E. Zigo for “The Tuskegee Airmen: America’s First Black Pilots” at the Ocean County Library Manch… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Tessa Bailey’s recipe for “spice, spirit and swoon” keeps her bubbling atop the New York Times bestseller lists. She’ll divulge details of Fangirl Down, the first half of her hot new sports romance duology, in an Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk, 8 PM Thursday, February 8. Tess… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to present the Guild Theatreworks production of Mark Dunn’s bittersweet dramatic comedy Belles in Mancini Hall, 6:30 PM Wednesday, February 21. Appearing will be Corey Crawford, Jeri Georger, Diane Hand, Kelly Lindstrom, Gail Sheeha… Read More