Current Press Releases

SURF CITY – Are you a light or deep sleeper? What does REM sleep mean? Learn all this and more during the program “Sleep Health” at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 18 at the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library. The Long Beach Island Health Department will be discussing the basics of sle… Read More

SURF CITY – Looking to enjoy some jazz on a Saturday afternoon? Come hear jazz duo Brian Betz and Behn Gillece perform American standards and classic jazz tunes at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 13 at the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library. Brian Betz is a guitarist, composer, and educ… Read More

LACEY TOWNSHIP – Whether Lacey Township is where you live, work, or both, you might be curious to know more about what the community offers. Have an informal chat with Lacey Mayor Peter Curatolo in the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch, 6 PM Tuesday, December 9. Bring your questions and concerns st… Read More

ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Island Heights Branch of the Ocean County Library has partnered with RWJ Barnabas Community Medical Center for teen and adult volunteers to make baby hats for the maternity ward. The branch is currently accepting donations of yarn and handmade baby hats to be donated. You can a… Read More

LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Paint Your Own Ceramic Soup Bowl” at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 10. Learn how to paint your own bowl to take home. Local ceramic studio Wish Upon a Jar will fire the participants’ pieces in their kiln. Registration is requir… Read More

WARETOWN – Join us for a joyful celebration filled with holiday cheer during “Holiday Magic – Meet Miss Santa and Her Elves” at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 13 at the Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library. Miss Santa and her elves will bring the magic of the season to life with festive songs… Read More

SURF CITY – Join local photographer Sandy Kenny for an art reception at the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, December 10. Her works will then be on display in the branch’s meeting room throughout the months of December and January. The exhibit, e… Read More

WARETOWN – Do you want to build a snowman? Meet the royal sisters Anna and Elsa during “Royal Winter Storytime for Adults with Special Challenges” at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 10 at the Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library. Join our favorite royal sisters in songs, enchanting stories, a… Read More

BRICK – Have you ever wondered what it’s like to see a wolf up close? The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library is hosting “Step Into the Wolf Den: Meet a Wolf from Howling Woods Farm” at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 4. Howling Woods Farm will give an educational and fascinating talk about the live… Read More

SURF CITY – It’s the holiday season and we embark on a Yuletide journey with Elvis as a holiday tour guide during “Elvistory: Christmas with the King” at 3 p.m. Tuesday, December 9 at the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library. Sing along to holiday tunes and learn about Elvis’s love… Read More