Toms River Students to Showcase Their Artwork at the Ocean County Library

January 29, 2018
TOMS RIVER –Amazing works of art created by students from across the Toms River Regional School District will be displayed during the month of March at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St.The Toms River Regional School System, in partnership with the Ocean County Library, will hold a free reception at 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, March 5. Join us to browse the artwork, enjoy live music from the Intermediate South... Read More

Observe “Anti-Valentine’s Day” on Feb. 14

January 29, 2018
TOMS RIVER –Not a fan of the Valentine’s Day? If not, come play a fun round of trivia celebrating the not-so-romantic aspects of the holiday  at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St.This adult “Anti-Valentine’s Day” program will feature a game of Jeopardy style trivia.Registration is required for this free program. To register, call 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.... Read More

Ocean County Library Closed Feb. 19

January 22, 2018
TOMS RIVER – All locations of the Ocean County Library will be closed Monday, Feb. 19 for President’s Day. They will reopen their normal business hours Tuesday, Feb. 20. We encourage our customers to use the library’s online resources including databases, ebooks, emagazines, and online classes which are available through theoceancountylibrary.org. For more information, contact the Ocean County Library online or by telephone at 732-349-... Read More

Learn About Podcasts at the Ocean County Library

January 22, 2018
BRICK – The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Podcasts 101” 2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, 301 Chambers Bridge Road. This program will teach the basics of podcasts, including what content they offer and how to access, download, and listen to them on Apple and Android devices.Registration is required for this free program. To register, call 732-920-9314 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events. 

“Harlem Grooves” Multimedia Program Celebrates African American Culture

January 22, 2018
BRICK – The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Harlem Grooves”, a live performance and visual multimedia program by Key Arts Productions, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 301 Chambers Bridge Road.“Harlem Grooves” celebrates the blossoming of African American culture, particularly in the creative arts, and the most influential movement in African American literary history. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Brick... Read More

February Technology Classes at the Ocean County Library

January 22, 2018
JACKSON – The Jackson Branch will host free technology classes throughout February. •    “Spotlight On: Windows 10” 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5. This class will help answer your questions about Windows 10. Attendees may bring their own laptops. •    “Microsoft Word Basics” 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7. Learn how to create and format a document, write text, change size and color of words, print, and more. •... Read More

Black History Month Celebrated With the Toms River Area NAACP

January 22, 2018
TOMS RIVER – Celebrate Black History Month with a food tasting event prepared by members of the Toms River Area NAACP at noon Saturday, Feb. 17.The annual event will take place at the Toms River Library, 101 Washington St. and includes “The Legendry Ladies of Jazz” performed by Veronica Menyweather and YES Entertainment.This free event is sponsored by the Toms River Area NAACP and Friends of the Ocean County Library – Toms River. Registration is... Read More

The Ocean County Library Presents an “Afternoon at the Apollo”

January 17, 2018
TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. presents an afternoon filled with comedy and music with an “Afternoon at the Apollo” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3.Enjoy an afternoon filled with comedy and music provided by comedian Chuck Burks and singer Rhonda Denet. Burks has appeared on the Conan O’Brien Show and who is a writer for Comedy Central. Denet will perform some “soul good” music.Registration is... Read More

National Hot Tea Month Celebrated at Ocean County Library

January 17, 2018
TOMS RIVER – Enjoy a relaxing cup of tea while coloring during the program “Tea and Coloring” at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 at the Toms River Library, 101 Washington St.Celebrating “Hot Tea Month” is as simple as brewing up a cup of your favorite tea. For this teen program you can sit back, relax, sip it down and enjoy some coloring.No registration is required for this program that will take place at the library’s atrium.

Ocean County Library Seeks Student Film Submissions

January 16, 2018
TOMS RIVER – Roll out the red carpet and break out the popcorn, the 12th annual Ocean County Library Student Film Festival is approaching and submissions are needed.The Ocean County Library is looking for the next Stephen Spielberg and Quentin Tarantino. Entries by high school filmmakers are now being accepted for a chance to see their film viewed on the big screen on Saturday, April 28. The submission deadline is Friday, March 16. There is no... Read More
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