Current Press Releases

WARETOWN – Unleash your creativity with a unique artistic expression that will be a keepsake for years to come. Join multi-talented Debby Pease in a fun hour of “Wood Painting for Teens” at the Ocean County Library Waretown Branch, 6:30 PM Monday, November 18. Debby will teach the fundamentals for… Read More

BRICK TOWNSHIP – In honor of Native American Heritage Month, learn about New Jersey’s indigenous Lenapes and create crockery in their method at the Ocean County Library Brick Branch, 11 AM Tuesday, November 19. WILD Jersey founder Debbie Hadley will discuss the Lenape nation and how its people live… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Familiar objects take on entirely new aspects when photographed in black and white with infrared technology. See your world in a bold, different way in “Infrared Plus” by photography artist Frank Saragnese at the Ocean County Library, November 2024 through February 2025. The Second Flo… Read More

LACEY TOWNSHIP – Is your heart giving you cause for concern? Are you familiar with symptoms of cardiac problems? Are there steps you should take now? Join us for the Ocean County Health Department’s “Heart Healthy” presentation at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch, 2 PM Tuesday, November 19. In… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Compiling your year-end gift list? Hunting for great reads to warm the chilly winter ahead? Find raves and rarities at the Friends of the Ocean County Library – Toms River Big Book Sale, 10 AM until 4 PM Saturday, November 16 in the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch. Mancini Hall… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Embrace the spirit of Kwanzaa in an irresistibly engaging family program. Join us for “Kwanzaa Tales with TAHIRA” at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch, 6:30 PM Tuesday, November 19. The celebration of family, community and culture created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966 takes p… Read More

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP – The Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch is pleased to present “The Art of Zentangle©” by Beachwood artist Kath Gregitis throughout the month of November. The array of original miniature abstract art pieces occupies the Branch’s main display case. Kath Gregitis became a Certifie… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Our origins define and guide us in our daily lives. Preserve recollections from your family’s past and see how they shape your awareness. Join The Social Writerly founder and Lead Creative Instructor Sarah Van Clef and Lead Fiction Instructor Jaimee. D. Cali for “Writing from Your Roots… Read More

WARETOWN – “This is delicious! You must give me the recipe!” It’s elating to hear that. But what if you haven’t written it down, or if it isn’t clear? Learn the art of quality recipe writing at the Ocean County Library Waretown Branch, 11 AM Saturday, November 16. The ability to write clear, concis… Read More

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