August 20, 2024
TOMS RIVER – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a live performance by New Jersey’s famed Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch, 6:30 PM Monday, September 16. People of all ages are invited to revel in the expressiveness and pageantry of live music, dances… Read More
August 20, 2024
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, September 16. Debby will teach the fundamentals for… Read More
August 20, 2024
JACKSON TOWNSHIP – Every outer space mission advances our knowledge and our possibilities. What does the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have in mind for the future? NASA Solar System Ambassador Tom Timko will take you “To the Moon (and Beyond): Lights on the Moon” at the Ocean… Read More
August 19, 2024
TUCKERTON – A radio tower in Tuckerton was among the world’s tallest structures when it was built in 1912. It soon became a lightning rod of international intrigue. Discover its hidden history during “WSC Calling: The Tuckerton Wireless Tower” at the Ocean County Library Tuckerton Branch, 7 PM Monda… Read More
August 19, 2024
BRICK TOWNSHIP – Explorer Steve Nagiewicz’s chance find of an unknown shipwreck off the New Jersey coast led to a more intriguing discovery - evidence of shady business that thrived when alcohol was illegal. Join us for “Rumrunners, Prohibition and the Rise of the Mob” at the Ocean County Library Br… Read More
August 16, 2024
TOMS RIVER – Award-winning journalist Garrett M. Graff’s ability to place world-shaking events in the perspectives of the people they affect have produced some of the most gripping narratives of the past two decades. Join this remarkable writer for his Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk, 2 PM… Read More
August 16, 2024
SURF CITY – During Hispanic Heritage Month, explore the rich and diverse history of Flamenco through a stirring performance of this flamboyant, dramatic dance form. The Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch is pleased to present a performance by the Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre, 2 PM Satur… Read More
August 15, 2024
WARETOWN – Enter the world of a prolific New Jersey mystery novelist while you share light refreshments with her. The Ocean County Library Waretown Branch invites you to “Tea with Linda Rawlins,” 11 AM Saturday, September 14. Linda’s affinity for the qualities of shore life run through her Misty Po… Read More
August 15, 2024
TOMS RIVER – All branches and reading centers of the Ocean County Library will be closed Sunday, September 1 and Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. Library patrons are welcome to use OCL’s online resources, databases, eMagazines, eBooks, video and audio streams and digital classes at w… Read More
August 14, 2024
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – The devoted daughter who realized her mom’s dream of a haven for neglected animals will share her story and some of her critters during a Friends Adventure, “Funny Farm Rescue and Sanctuary,” at the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch, 10 AM Thursday, September 12. Laurie Zales… Read More