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

Art Chat Exhibit, Reception Coming to Ocean County Library Little Egg Harbor Branch

March 27, 2023
LITTLE EGG HARBOR –  Throughout the month of April, view the works of 25 talented members of the Art Chat collective at the Ocean County Library Little Egg Harbor Branch, and meet them during a special reception, 6 PM until 8 PM Wednesday, April 19. Now in its seventh year, Art Chat provides a positive, cooperative atmosphere for visual creators and art lovers, from beginners to professionals, to share their passion, impart their... Read More

Ocean County Library Autism Resources Fair 2023: ‘Developmental Model of Autism Care’

March 27, 2023
TOMS RIVER – Individuals and families considering autism care will gain valuable insights to inform their decisions during a workshop by therapist Dr. Susan Smith-Foley, OTD, MPA, OTR/L, during the Ocean County Library’s 2023 Autism Resources Fair in the Toms River Branch, 11 AM Saturday, April 15. The Fair will run from 10 AM to 3 PM. “The Developmental Model of Autism Care for Children, Teens and Families: The What, Where, How, When and Why... Read More

Ocean County Library Autism Resources Fair 2023: Develop Mindfulness through Chair Yoga

March 24, 2023
TOMS RIVER –  Adults, teens, and caregivers at the Ocean County Library’s Autism Resources Fair can cultivate mindfulness through the senses by taking part in “Chair Yoga with Belle” in Bishop Hall of the Toms River Branch, 10 AM until 11 AM Saturday, April 15. Participants in the one-hour session will experience gentle, senses-sharpening stretching and breathing exercises, and will leave with the ability to conduct their routines at... Read More

Ocean County Library Announces Easter - Passover Weekend Closures

March 24, 2023
TOMS RIVER –  All branches and reading centers of the Ocean County Library will be closed Friday, April 7, and Sunday, April 9. All branches and reading centers will conduct normal operating hours Saturday, April 8. 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... Read More

Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch to Present Pushcart Players’ Cuentos de Árbol

March 23, 2023
BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP –  The Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch is pleased to host the New Jersey Theater Alliance’s Pushcart Players presentation, Cuentos de Árbol, at 1 PM Saturday, April 1. Cuentos de Árbol is designed for youngsters aged 3 to 12, bringing Spanish heritage to life, and engaging families and individuals for whom English is a second language. At the center of a story is a tree that has sheltered, shielded and nurtured... Read More

April Art Exhibit at Ocean County Library Toms River Branch: Andrea Ulmer’s Pretty Girls, Plus

March 23, 2023
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to present an exhibit by New Jersey artist Andrea Ulmer throughout the month of April. Pretty Girls, Plus will be on display in the McConnell Gallery. Andrea Ulmer belongs to Starlight Painters, a chapter of the Kansas-based Society of Decorative Painters, and is studying portraiture in oils under Kevin Murphy at the Art Academy of Hillsborough. She previously developed her... Read More

Ocean County Library Toms River Branch to Feature Photographer Rob Rielly’s Forgotten Places

March 23, 2023
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to host Forgotten Places, an exhibit by Ocean County-based photographer Rob Rielly, in the Toms River Branch throughout the month of April. The collection, which will occupy the Second Floor Gallery, consists of traditional and digital photographic images, created through a variety of techniques and methods. Rob’s previous Ocean County Library exhibit led to his inclusion in OCL’s Meet The... Read More

Hear About U.S. Coast Guard Origins at Tuckerton Library Association Open House

March 23, 2023
TUCKERTON – Ocean County maritime experts Gretchen F. Coyle and Deborah C. Whitcraft will discuss New Jersey’s vital role in the formation of the U.S. Coast Guard at the Tuckerton Library Association’s annual Open House, 7 PM Wednesday April 19 at the Ocean County Library Tuckerton Branch. The Beach Haven notables will describe events and individuals that influenced the founding of the U.S. Lifesaving Service, forerunner of the Coast Guard,... Read More

Become a Pysanky Egg Artist at Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch

March 22, 2023
SURF CITY –  Welcome springtime with an ancient art and folk tradition that symbolizes renewal. Ocean County native Jennifer Santa Maria will conduct a workshop in pysanky egg decoration at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch, 10 AM Saturday, April 15. Pysanky, often called Ukrainian eggs, are created in multiple stages of colored dyes and patterns drawn with hot beeswax. Colors protected beneath the wax are revealed as... Read More

Ocean County Library Autism Resources Fair 2023: Free Identification Cards by Ocean County Sheriff’s Office

March 22, 2023
TOMS RIVER –  As part of the Ocean County Library’s 2023 Autism Resources Fair in the Toms River Branch, 10 AM – 3 PM Saturday, April 15, the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office will create and distribute free identification cards for individuals of all ages. The wallet-sized cards are used for identification purposes in case of emergency. Each contains a current photo taken on site by Sheriff’s officers, iris biometric recognition data, and... Read More
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