Current Press Releases

Ocean County Library to show "Under One Sky"

May 24, 2017

JACKSON – The Ocean County Library’s Cultural Awareness Team, in partnership with the Jackson Friends of the Library will provide insight into the Muslim headdress, the hijab, through the film “Under One Sky.” The program will be held from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm on Monday, June 12 at the Jackson Branch, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, NJ 08527.Arab women living in North America explain the ideologies behind the veil, as they tear away the labels imposed... Read More

Ocean County Library Launches Laptop Lending Program

May 19, 2017

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library’s Brick Branch is now offering an in-house laptop lending program. “Keeping pace with the rapid technology changes and needs of the community is essential in providing the level of service that our customers have come to expect from the Ocean County Library,” states Dave Evans, Manager of the Ocean County Library’s Technology Department.This kiosk includes six Dell e5470s and six MacBook Air 13s that are... Read More

Ocean County Library To Present Art Reception And Lecture At Stafford Branch

May 03, 2017

STAFFORD - The Ocean County Library will offer an evening of art with a “Pine Shores Art Association: Art History Lecture” at the Stafford Branch, 129 N. Main Street in Manahawkin, 6 p.m - 9 p.m. Monday, May 22.The program will begin with a reception at 6 p.m. featuring an exhibit of artwork by Pine Shores artists including: Mike Lipton, Harriet Fink, Rosina Van Strien and Dick Tarczynsky.A lecture by Georgian Court University Associate... Read More

Little Egg Harbor Library To Offer Hula Dance Training

May 01, 2017

LITTLE EGG HARBOR - Are you ready to learn the art of Hula dancing? The Ocean County Library will host “Hawaiian Hula, Stories and Craft” at the Little Egg Harbor Branch, 290 Mathistown Rd., 6 p.m. Thursday, May 11.Instructor Donna Majchrzak will teach the finer points of traditional Hula and Hukilau dances. She will also teach the lyrics to Hawaiian songs as participants follow along with an instructional video followed by a Hawaiian themed... Read More

Reception For New York Photographer At Long Beach Island Library

May 01, 2017

LONG BEACH ISLAND - The Ocean County Library will present a “Photography Exhibit Reception” displaying pictures of New York City and its people at the Long Beach Island Branch, 217 S. Central Ave. in Surf City, 2 p.m. Saturday, May 13.Meet Deputy Chief Ted Goldfarb, a retired New York City firefighter and creator of the “New York, New York!” photography exhibit. Goldfarb’s photos of “The Big Apple” will be on display while attendees learn about... Read More

Ocean County Library To Present Ballet to Celebrate Spring

April 28, 2017

TOMS RIVER - The Basically Ballet dance troupe will perform “The Flower Garden” atthree branches of the Ocean County Library through May.The dance troupe’s students will present their talent in a celebration of spring and allthings warm interpreted through music and abstract ballet.The performances will take place at the following branches:Barnegat Branch, 112 Burr St., 609-698-3331, 7 p.m. Tue, May 9.Lacey Branch, 10 East Lacey Rd., 609-693-... Read More

Lacey Library To Screen Local Documentary

April 25, 2017

LACEY - The Ocean County Library will offer encore screenings of “Legends of Lacey Township: A Tour Through Time” at the Lacey Branch, 10 East Lacey Road in Forked River. The viewings will be held Wednesdays, May 10 and May 31 at 7 pm.This locally produced documentary shares first hand accounts of the shore town that saw a spike in its population during the 1960s with the addition of a highway and a nuclear power plant. This film provides and... Read More

Novelist To Offer ‘French In America, From Fighting To Fashion’ At The Long Beach Island Branch

April 20, 2017

LONG BEACH ISLAND - The Ocean County Library will present “The French in America, From Fighting to Fashion” at the Long Beach Island Branch, 217 South Central Avenue in Surf City, 2 - 4 p.m. Saturday, April 29.Join historical novelist Jeff Heller as he presents the fascinating story of how fighting, culture and even fashion influenced the actions taken by the French in their bold quest to claim North America. He will explain why the French’s... Read More

Master Gardeners To Offer Tips At Ocean County Library Branches

April 11, 2017

TOMS RIVER - The Ocean County Library will host a series of Master Gardener programs during April and May at four branches. Master Gardeners, trained and certified by the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County, will give horticultural information and gardening tips at the following branches:Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St., 732-349-6200, Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County: Swing into Spring, Wednesday, April 19, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m... Read More

Tuckerton Library To Showcase Local History At Open House

April 07, 2017

TUCKERTON - The Ocean County Library will present The History of Tucker’s Island at the Tuckerton Branch, 380 Bay Ave., 7 p.m. Thursday, April 20. The program will include an interesting discussion about the island that disappeared.Authors Gretchen F. Coyle and Deborah C. Whitcraft will offer many stories about Tucker’s Island and its community as part of the “Tuckerton Library Association's Annual Open House.” They will also highlight parts of... Read More