October 06, 2020
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will offer a free virtual program, “Human Trafficking,” 6:30 PM Thursday, October 22. It will be presented by Jaimee Johnson, founder and Chief Executive Officer of the advocacy group Sisters of the Streets. Mrs. Johnson holds multiple awards and recognitions… Read More
October 01, 2020
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library’s 21 branches and reading centers celebrate 95 years of “connecting people…building community…transforming lives” with a series of videos, now displayed through the Library’s website and YouTube channel.The 95th Anniversary collection is a series of vignettes, s… Read More
September 22, 2020
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Library connects its community to Appalachia in October, through the “Big Read” spotlight on the award-winning Burning Bright by Ron Rash.The Ocean County Library and the Toms River Regional School District are collaborating on the Big Read, a grant program of the National… Read More
September 02, 2020
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library System has added four Scholastic Library services to its expansive list of digital resources.Scholastic Library Publishing provides digital nonfiction resources for learners of all ages. Their intuitive platforms support the achievement of core proficiency skill… Read More
August 28, 2020
TOMS RIVER – Want to catch up on local doings in your favorite Ocean County newspaper, but haven’t got a copy handy? They’re now as close as your computer, laptop, pad or mobile device through the Ocean County Library website.The newest additions to the Library’s menu of services are links to the As… Read More
August 24, 2020
TOMS RIVER – All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. All branches will resume temporary hours Tuesday, September 8. Patrons are welcome to visit the Library’s website, www.theoceancountylibrary.org.
August 21, 2020
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch invites patrons to be part of a free virtual discussion with bestselling author Claire Legrand at 6 PM Wednesday, September 16.Ms. Legrand will share anecdotes and discuss her career path, finding inspiration, forming a unique voice, living wit… Read More
August 13, 2020
TOMS RIVER – As part of its Educational Initiative, the Ocean County Library has added the World Book eBooks Suite to its digital materials.World Book eBooks enhance learning for grades K through 12 with more than 2,500 illustrated titles in multiple curriculum areas and reading levels.Users can bro… Read More
July 31, 2020
TOMS RIVER – Your valid Ocean County Library card will be your passport to a world of free music, videos and audiobooks through the Freegal® streaming and downloading service beginning Monday, August 10.Provided by Virginia-based Library Ideas, LLC, the Freegal® catalog contains more than 16 million… Read More
July 08, 2020
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will collaborate with the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey in a free webinar about preventing substance abuse in children and teens, 1 PM Tuesday, July 14.Registration is under way for the 30-minute multi-media virtual program, viewable in the comfort of y… Read More