The Long Beach Island Branch will be closed on Saturday, September 23, 2023 due to inclement weather.

Ocean County Library to Hold Blood Drive

July 13, 2018
LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Ocean County Library will host a blood drive by the American Red Cross from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, in the meeting room of the Long Beach Island Branch, 217 S. Central Ave., Surf City.Blood donations are always needed. Registration is required. To register, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 to make an appointment.

Ocean County Library Hosts Holocaust Lecture Series

July 13, 2018
LONG BEACH ISLAND – Professor Ken Konchan will host his annual lecture series at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 11 at the Long Beach Island Branch, 217 S. Central Ave.,Surf City with a presentation of the documentary, “The Unimaginable Journey of Peter Ertel.”The documentary focuses on a German forced into Hitler’s army, who helps rebuild his country after the war. After living in a POW camp in the U.S., he gets a job in a Jewish-owned company in... Read More

Ocean County Library to Host Science Fiction Author

July 13, 2018
LONG BEACH ISLAND – Meet science fiction author Frank Andriuli at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept.15, at the Long Beach Island Branch, 217 S. Central Ave. Surf City.Andriuli will talk about his new book “The People Factory.”  In a world where human-like robots (androids) have become commonplace, former military officer, Steve Renna purchases one he calls Vanessa. He discovers that some of these androids have their own agenda.Vanessa must determine... Read More

Enjoy “Juggling With Jared” Each Tuesday in July at The Berkeley Library

July 11, 2018
BERKELEY – The Berkeley Branch of the Ocean County Library, 30 Station Rd. will host the program “Juggling with Jared” each Tuesday in July.This fun family program will start at 6:30 p.m. July 17, 24, and 31.Whether you want to learn how to juggle or are already a beginner or a pro, come join Jared and friends for some greatjuggling.The program is free but registration is required. To register, call 732-269-2144 or visit theoceancountylibrary.... Read More

Learn the “Four Seasons of Birding” at the Ocean County Library

July 11, 2018
UPPER SHORES – The Upper Shores Branch of the Ocean County Library, 112 Jersey City Ave. Lavallette,  will host the program “Four Seasons of Birding in Ocean County” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 24.The program will be presented by author/photographer Susan Puder who wrote “New Jersey Birds and Beyond.” She is also the president of the Southern Ocean County Birding Group. Puder will teach attendees how to identify birds, explain why New... Read More

Learn About Medications and How to Handle Them Safely

July 06, 2018
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will host “Your Medications: An Overview” at four of its branches.This presentation will demonstrate reading a medication label and how to interpret its meaning. It will discuss generic medications, formularies, and tiers that are often a part of most prescription plans.Storage and disposal of medication will be reviewed along with other safety tips.These sessions will be followed by optional screenings of... Read More

Movies at Manchester Library

July 06, 2018
MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library will host film screenings on Wednesdays in July. See films on the big screen without the admission fee of a movie theater.Each film of the week will be screened at 12:30 p.m., 3:15 p.m., and 6 p.m.Screenings will take place July 11, July 18, and July 25.The branch is located at 21 Colonial Drive.Registration is not required for these free programs. For film information, call 732-657-... Read More

Regular Activities for Adults at Manchester Library

July 06, 2018
MANCHESTER – The Ocean County Library will host activities for adults in July at its Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial Drive.“Book Chat” 2 p.m. Thursday, July 19. The group meets the third Thursday of each month. Participants discuss what they have been reading to the rest of the group and pick up ideas for what to read next. No registration required.“Chess Club” 12 p.m. Fridays, July 13, 20, and 27. The club meets every Friday. Play chess in a... Read More

Ocean County Library to Screen “Do I Sound Gay?”

June 26, 2018
TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St., will celebrate Pride Month with a screening of David Thorpe’s documentary “Do I Sound Gay?” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 26.Why do some people “sound gay” but not others? Why are gay voices a mainstay of pop culture but also a trigger for bullying and harassment?The film explores these questions and includes revealing interviews with Margaret Cho, Tim Gunn, Don... Read More

Artist Explores the Mystery of Creation at the Ocean County Library

June 25, 2018
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will host the “Transcendent Mystery of Creation,” exhibit by Barbara Clair Howard during the month of July at the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St.Howard’s collection of art will be displayed in the second floor gallery throughout the month of July and will consist of watercolor paintings and collages.Howard is a retired marriage and family therapist. She considers herself a lifelong artist and has... Read More
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