Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will have a delayed opening Friday, Dec. 7 for its Annual Staff In-Service Training.All locations, with the exception of the Bay Head and Whiting Reading Centers, will open at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7.All branches will resume regular hours Saturday, Dec. 8.We encourage our customers to use the library’s online resources including databases, ebooks, emagazines, and online classes which are available through... Read More

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library has several upcoming featured programs.“Create a Centerpiece for Your Holiday Table” 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16. Local florist Tracy Vincent from Whiting Flower Shoppe will instruct adults on making floral arrangements using live flowers in seasonal colors. Each participant will be able to take their finished project home with them.“Enchantment by the Festive Flutes” 2 p.m. Saturday... Read More

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a variety of regularly held activities in November.“Book Chat” 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15. Discuss what you have been reading, share other good books, and pick up ideas for what to read next. No registration required.“Chess Club” 12 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, and 30. Play chess in a relaxed atmosphere and share your love for the game with beginners. Participants may bring... Read More

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library will do free film screenings Wednesdays in November. See movies on a large screen without he admission fee of a movie theater.Start times for each week’s film will be 12:30 p.m., 3:15 p.m., and 6 p.m.Screenings will take place Wednesdays, Nov. 7, 14, and 28. There will be no screening Nov. 21.The branch is located at 21 Colonial Drive.No registration is required for these free... Read More