Current Press Releases

LAVALLETTE – Did you know the Underground Railroad had station houses throughout South Jersey? Join Michelle Washington Wilson, Motivational Storyteller of more than 40 years, for the program “Harriet Tubman: Tales from the Cape” at the Upper Shores Branch of the Ocean County Library at 6:30 p.m. We… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Enjoy musical entertainment and great food during “Black History Month Celebration with NAACP and Dave Revels” from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, February 21 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library. Dave Revels is a veteran singer, producer, and songwriter known for his work… Read More

TOMS RIVER – All branches and reading centers of the Ocean County Library will be closed Monday, February 16 in honor of Presidents’ Day. All branches and reading centers will resume regular operating hours Tuesday, February 17. Library patrons are welcome to use OCL’s online resources databases,… Read More

POINT PLEASANT BOROUGH – The Point Pleasant Borough Branch of the Ocean County Library is closed for building maintenance following the discovery of water damage in several areas of the branch. After assessing the damage to the facility it was determined the branch would need to be closed to complet… Read More

WARETOWN – Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the South Jersey Lion Dance Troupe during an exciting and colorful lion dance presentation at the Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 14. Learn about the history and meaning behind this traditional dance, and find… Read More

SURF CITY – Are you a creative individual looking to share your work with your community? The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library is looking for artists within the Ocean County area to display their artwork in the branch’s meeting room. They are also looking for collectors and/or ar… Read More

BRICK – Know your numbers! Stop by the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday, February 13 to receive a free wellness screening by a registered nurse from Hackensack Meridian Health. Screenings include blood pressure, pulse, cholesterol, blood sugar, body mass… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Join us for a virtual discussion featuring author and feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 12. Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery, the… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Join award-winning novelist Vanessa Riley as she discusses her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 5 during a virtual author talk presented by the Ocean County Library. Fire Sword and Sea takes place in the Caribbean Sea, 1675, and is based on the folk story o… Read More

SURF CITY – Knowing safe practices with medication can prevent harm from visiting you or your loved ones. This is why the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library is hosting “Medication Misuse Prevention” at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27. The Long Beach Island Health Department will eng… Read More