Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – In observance of Thanksgiving, all Ocean County Library branches and reading centers will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 26. The system will be closed Thursday, November 27. The Barnegat, Brick, Jackson, Lakewood, Manchester, Stafford, and Toms River branches will be open 9 a.m. t… Read More

LAVALLETTE – December 2 marks the 30th anniversary of the Upper Shores Branch of the Ocean County Library. Join us for a piano performance by fan favorite NGXB. The opening ceremony and refreshments will begin at 6 p.m. and the musical performance will begin at 7 p.m. NGXB is a classical crossover… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Join debut author Sue Hincenbergs in an online discussion of her new novel The Retirement Plan at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 2. When the only thing standing between three best friends and a sunny beachfront retirement condo are their husbands, what ensues is a diabolical plan to collect… Read More

BRICK – Stop by the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, November 22 to purchase homemade baked goods supporting the Friends of the Brick Library. All sales will be cash only and will benefit the Friends of the Brick Library. The Brick Branch is located at… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Brooklyn-based Bottle Dancers USA will bring traditional Jewish dances and music to two branches of the Ocean County Library this fall. This program will take place at the following dates and locations: Tuesday, November 18 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Lakewood Branch – 301 Lexington… Read More

SURF CITY – Everybody experiences stress to some degree. Learn strategies on how to manage it and improve your mental health during “Stress Management” at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 20 at the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library. The Long Beach Island Health Department will present… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Charles Duhigg, author of the bestselling books The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better, will take part in an online discussion at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 18 to talk about his latest work, Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection. In this groundbreaking… Read More

FORKED RIVER – Do you have lightly used jewelry you are looking to get rid of? Or are you looking for some great new finds for a low price? The Friends of the Lacey will be sponsoring a jewelry and accessory fundraising sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 15. Browse an amazing selecti… Read More

TOMS RIVER – All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Normal hours of operation will resume Wednesday, November 12. Patrons are welcome to use UCL’s online resources, databases, eMagazines, eBooks, video and audio streams, and digit… Read More

BRICK – In honor of Veterans Day, join veteran and author Robin Bartlett as he discusses his novel Vietnam Combat: Firefights and Writing History, a firsthand account of his experiences during wartime, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, November 14. Robin Bartlett will take you back 50 years to a “… Read More