Current Press Releases

JACKSON - The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host an exhibit entitled “Chromosome” in honor of National DNA Day. The exhibit will be open to the public Apr. 25 to May 25 in the branch’s meeting room.The exhibit will feature paintings by local artist Meg Ruisch, based on the results… Read More

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host an estate planning workshop at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Apr. 23.Do you keep saying you need to have a plan? Now is your chance to find out how with Paul Daniele, Esq.Daniele has been practicing law in New Jersey for 50 ye… Read More

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Flower Arranging 101” at 10 a.m. Thursday, Apr. 25.April showers bring May flowers. Learn how to arrange flowers with Tracy Vincent of Whiting Flower Shoppe. All supplies will be provided by the branch.The branch… Read More

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Career Services for Persons with Disabilities” from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 30.The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) may be able to help those with disabilities which interfere with on… Read More

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a blood drive by the American Red Cross from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 24.One blood donation can help save one or more people. The American Red Cross needs blood and platelet donors to ensure lifesaving med… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a performance by the Ocean County College Dance Repertory Company at 1 p.m. Monday, Apr. 29.The group will perform works in the styles of swing jazz, contemporary jazz, and lyrical jazz. The students will hold a question and an… Read More

LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Branch of the Ocean County Library will host an eight-week session of citizenship test preparation classes at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Apr. 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Jun. 5 and 12.This class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a United States citizen. Participan… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Read the most recent issues of “The Trenton Times” and “The Press of Atlantic City” online with your Ocean County Library card. Free online access means no paywall blocking access and no need to recycle paper.“The Trenton Times” is the premier publication for extensive coverage of New J… Read More

STAFFORD – The Stafford Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Understanding Autism Spectrum and Advocacy through the Aspen Network in New Jersey” at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 10.April is Autism Awareness Month. Join an informative presentation about the autism spectrum. Learn about ASPEN (Autis… Read More

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Yay for Springtime and Earth Day!” at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 17.The LBI Garden Club invites youth members to celebrate springtime and Earth Day with a beautiful fresh flower arrangement. Participants will plan… Read More