Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – Join us for a free, virtual author talk with New York Times bestselling novelist Jennifer Weiner at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26. Weiner will discuss the signature emotional depth of her books, including Good in Bed, In Her Shoes, Big Summer, The Breakaway, and the forthcoming The Grif… Read More

JACKSON TOWNSHIP – You work hard for your money. Scammers work hard to separate you from it and grab your sensitive personal information. You can outsmart them. Join us for “Scams, Spams and Fraud: Let’s Not Be a Victim” at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch, 2 PM Tuesday, April 15. The enligh… Read More

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – Are you searching for plants, trees, shrubs and grasses that will flourish in your garden? Discover the attractiveness and environmental advantages of those that are indigenous to our own area during “Native Plants of Ocean County” at the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch, 10:… Read More

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP – You would love to enhance your living space with the beauty of orchids, but you are not sure how to take care of them. Get expert advice from the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County during “Outrageous Orchids” at the Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch, 6 PM Tuesday, April… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Bruce and Bon Jovi. Lucy the Elephant and Hurricane Harbor. The Parkway and the Turnpike. You are Jersey all the way. However, have you seen the tallest Jersey Devil tale ever? The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to present The Devil and Daisy Dirt: A Garden State Goth… Read More

PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP - Ever marvel at the workmanship in a smooth, finely-shaped decorative or functional wooden item? Watch an artisan in action and see finished works of skilled lathe crafters during the Atlantic Shore Woodturners’ demonstration at the Ocean County Library Plumsted Branch, 6:30 PM Mo… Read More

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP – Hear your rock favorites, acoustic style, when the Jersey Shore’s own Dale & Amy return to the Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch for an evening of duets, 6:30 PM Thursday, April 10. Their soulful, imaginative harmonies, arrangements and instrumental mastery bring a fresh… Read More

SURF CITY – The Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch is pleased to feature an exhibit of nature scenes captured by local photographer Nancy Gallagher. “Birds and More” will be on display in the Meeting Room throughout the month of April. Join Nancy and learn about her methods of capturing… Read More

TUCKERTON – Author, filmmaker and advocate William J. Lewis’s compilations of the history, legends, flora and fauna of the Pine Barrens reaches its apogee with Preserving the Pines: New Jersey and the Origins of Environmentalism. Lovers of nature and culture will enjoy his discussion of his newest b… Read More

SURF CITY – Find out how much fun you can have kicking up your heels with friends and neighbors. Join us for an hour of “Country Line Dance with Maureen Hawkins” at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch, 3 PM Wednesday, April 2. No experience? No problem! Learn the basics of country lin… Read More