Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – Expand your recipe binder with simple, economical and nutritious meal ideas from restauranteur Devon Smith, the host of “Tasty Meals for One or Two” at three Ocean County Library branches during the month of May. Point Pleasant Beach Branch - 710 McLean Avenue, (732) 892-4575, 2 PM Thursday, May 4 Upper Shores Branch – 112 Jersey City Avenue, Lavallette, (732) 793-3996, 2 PM Thursday, May 11 Lacey Branch - 10 East Lacey... Read More

TOMS RIVER – Savvy seniors aged 55 and up, with an eye for nutrition, can learn to create tasty, healthful, affordable smoothie bowls during the month of May at three Ocean County Library branches. Long Beach Island Branch – 217 South Central Avenue, Surf City, (609) 494- 2480. Wednesday, May 3, 3:30 PM. Tuckerton Branch – 380 Bay Avenue, (609) 296-1470. Tuesday, May 9, 2:30 PM. Stafford Branch – 129 North Main Street, Manahawkin, (609... Read More

TOMS RIVER –  Tin Pan Alley, stage and screen soundtracks, teen idols, pop icons – Phil Bruschi’s performances will stir warm memories of timeless American popular songs and singers during the month of May at eight Ocean County Library branches. “The Unforgettable Nat ‘King’ Cole” – 2 PM Monday, May 1, Point Pleasant Boro Branch, 834 Beaver Dam Road, (732) 295-1555. Recall the legendary singer’s warm baritone and rise to stardom... Read More

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The Ocean County Library is pleased to present a virtual discussion, “Autism, Early Childhood Development, and Early Literacy,” 6:30 PM Thursday, May 4. The Zoom talk will be led by postdoctoral fellow Katie Ramsey of the Center for Autism Research (CAR), Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Participants will become informed about the facility, possible signs of autism or developmental delays, and early childhood... Read More