Current Press Releases

LAKEWOOD – Learn about athletic prowess and a heralded passenger train, both ingrained in Lakewood’s past. The Lakewood Historical Society will present “Sports-in-the-Pines: 100 Years of Athletic Competition in Lakewood” and “Take a Ride on the Blue Comet” at the Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch… Read More

SURF CITY – “Looking A’Round,” a collection of photos taken on Long Beach Island by the late Amelia Stewart, will be on display throughout the month of February at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch. A reception in her honor will take place 2 to 4 PM Saturday, February 10. An award-w… Read More

SURF CITY – Being an informed shopper for a car, major appliance, mattress, or other significant purchase can be an overwhelming task. Fortunately, Ocean County Library card holders can check their facts with Consumer Reports magazine online. Learn how to access it at the OCL Long Beach Island Branc… Read More

TOMS RIVER – “Thoughts Realized on Canvas,” a collection of oil paintings by Ocean County artist Kenneth Farr, is on display in the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch through Thursday, February 29. The oils on canvas and canvas board will be featured in the first-floor McConnell Gallery. Farr… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Warm up your winter with some fresh, hot reads! The Friends of the Ocean County Library – Toms River invite you to browse for bargains during their popup used book sale in the OCL Toms River Branch, 11 AM until 3 PM Saturday, February 17. The Friends will display a large selection of g… Read More

TOMS RIVER – His kindly face and manner reveal nothing of the horrors Manny Lindenbaum and his family endured early in his life which remain relevant today. Owing to inclement weather, “Combatting Hate: A Conversation with Holocaust Survivor Manford Lindenbaum” in the Ocean County Library Toms River… Read More

LACEY TOWNSHIP – The Ocean County Library Lacey Branch will present local musician Pete Wagula, Saturday, February 17, at 2:00 PM.Join us for a relaxing acoustic guitar concert featuring musician Pete Wagula. Pete will be playing classic tunes along with new music from his latest album, ‘Homeco… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Healthy New Year to you, courtesy of Dr. Robert H. Lustig. The outspoken critic of “Big Food, Big Pharma and Big Government” will take part in an Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk, 2 PM Tuesday, January 30.The neuroendocrinologist offers a radical perspective on the confluence of… Read More

LACEY TOWNSHIP –  The Ocean County Library Lacey Branch invites you to join them for this Snow Cones with Love program on Friday, February 9, at 3:30 PMCome join us as we show our love for family and friends by creating frosty colorful snow cones treats while watching a Valentine’s Day themed f… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Your post-working life will require more adjustments than simply filling time. A large portfolio, estate plan, and long-term care insurance offer no guarantees against financial catastrophes. Attorney Rajiv Nagaich will spotlight retirement planning pitfalls in his Ocean County Library… Read More