The Long Beach Island Branch has a delayed opening at 1:00pm on Thursday, 04/04/2024, due to inclement weather.

Celebrate Halfway to Holidays at Ocean County Library Lacey Branch

June 21, 2023
LACEY TOWNSHIP – Why wait until the chilly winter to celebrate the end-of-year holidays, when the weather is party-perfect right now? Join the “Snow Cones and Holiday Tunes Jamboree,” 2 PM Saturday, July 15 at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch. Bring the family and enjoy scrumptious, refreshing snow cone treats as we celebrate the halfway point to the upcoming holiday season. Jam along with BJ and the Band as they rock your favorite... Read More

Sunset Stories & Crafts - PJ Party in the Park with Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch

June 20, 2023
SURF CITY – Enjoy family fun in the summer twilight at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch’s next Pajama Party in the Park, Bayview Park in Brant Beach, 7 PM Wednesday, July 12. Gather around our Children’s Librarian for an all-ages story time, and create a crafted item as a keepsake. Actual PJs are not required, but they’re fun! The Pajama Party in the Park is free and open to the public. No registration is required. In case... Read More

Ocean County Library Announces Independence Day Closure

June 19, 2023
TOMS RIVER – All branches and reading centers of the Ocean County Library will be closed Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Patrons are welcome to access the Library’s online resources, databases, eBooks, eMagazines, video and audio streams and digital classes, available continuously at www.theoceancountylibrary.org. Keep up with Library programs and events at www.theoceancountylibrary.org, and on Facebook, Instagram,... Read More

Learn Spot-It™ Relaxation Method at Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch

June 14, 2023
SURF CITY – Where can you turn for relief when inner tensions mount? Learn about an in-the-moment technique during “Spot-It™: Breaking Free from Stress, Worry, Anger, and Anxiety,” 2 PM Friday, July 7, at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch. Wellness consultant Brittany Histing, RN, BSN, MSN, HT-A, will conduct the exploration of Spot-It™, a cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) method of retaining a balanced outlook.... Read More

Marvel at Paper Cutting Mastery at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch

June 13, 2023
SURF CITY – Without sketching, in the wink of an eye, Hou-Tien Cheng takes ordinary paper and cuts it into images that spark the imagination. The Ocean County Library is pleased to present his Master paper cutting demonstration, 2 PM Tuesday, June 27. The 1976 U.S. Master of Paper Cutting has demonstrated his dexterous art for more than 50 years in libraries, schools and museums throughout the United States, and devoted four years to... Read More

Kids, Sing Along with Jessica Carroll at Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch

June 12, 2023
SURF CITY – Enjoy fun singing and fancy stepping during the Kids’ Concert and Dance Party with Jessica Carroll, 11 AM Thursday, June 29, at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch. Raise your voice and shake your shoes as Jessica performs new, classic and upbeat children’s songs. All ages are welcome to participate. Please register at www.theoceancountylibrary.org/events to attend this free program. For more information, visit... Read More

Ocean County Library Announces Juneteenth Closure

June 12, 2023
TOMS RIVER – All branches and reading centers of the Ocean County Library will be closed Friday, June 16, in observance of Juneteenth. Patrons are welcome to access the Library’s online resources, databases, eBooks, eMagazines, video and audio streams and digital classes, available continuously at www.theoceancountylibrary.org. Keep up with Library programs and events at www.theoceancountylibrary.org, and on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,... Read More

Big Bargains, Riveting Reads: Friends’ Book Sale at Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch

June 09, 2023
SURF CITY – Stock up on great beach reads and find listening and viewing bargains galore during the Friends of the Island Library’s Big Book Sale at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch, 9 AM until 4 PM Friday and Saturday, June 23 and 24. Browse among gently-used hardcovers, paperbacks, and audio books, compact discs, and DVDs for all ages in the Branch meeting room. Transactions will be in cash only. All proceeds support the... Read More

Days of Wakanda’s Tananarive Due to Appear in Ocean County Library’s Virtual Author Talk Series

June 09, 2023
TOMS RIVER – Award-winning writer-actor-producer Tananarive Due, a contributor to Black Panther: Days of Wakanda and Black Panther: Sins of the King, will appear in the Ocean County Library’s Virtual Author Talk series, 8 PM Wednesday, June 28. Due will discuss her first new short fiction collection in seven years, The Wishing Pool and Other Stories, which is available at the Ocean County Library along with her previous solo and collaborative... Read More

Big Outdoor Family Fun Ahead! First Responders Day at Ocean County Library Stafford Branch

June 08, 2023
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – Get ready for the Ocean County Library’s Summer Reading theme, “All Together Now,” by meeting our community helpers who keep us safe. You’ll have the opportunity to explore emergency vehicles during First Responders Day at the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch, 10 AM Thursday, June 29. Everyone will gather in the Branch parking to greet a Stafford Township fire truck, ambulance, and police patrol car, then meet township... Read More
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