Current Press Releases

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP –  Mah Jongg, the table game of strategy from China, has a large following in Ocean County. Would you like to become a player? You can learn at the Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch, 1 PM each Thursday, April 6 through May 25. No experience is needed to attend Intro to Mah Jongg. Watch demonstrations by experienced players, become familiar with rules and terminology, and join the games as your skills develop and your... Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library’s Sixth Annual Autism Resources Fair, returning to a live format for the first time since 2019, will take place in the Toms River Branch, 10 AM to 3 PM Saturday, April 15. Families affected by autism and developmental disabilities can find resources suited to their needs among nearly 40 support groups, medical professionals, therapists, advocates, schools, nonprofits, public agencies and service vendors.... Read More

SURF CITY –  Enhance your skills and enjoy the satisfaction of being a do-it-yourselfer. The Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch will present two days of free New Jersey Makers Day programs for all ages, Friday and Saturday, March 24 and 25. The Friday, March 24 schedule includes: Adult DIY Bird Feeders – Feed our feathered friends with your own wooden feeder in this drop-in craft session. Materials and decorations will... Read More

STAFFORD – People with disabilities, their families, teachers, and employers can benefit greatly from advances in assistive technology. Learn about augmented and alternative communication devices at the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch, 10 AM Monday, March 27. Kate Flaxman, MS CCC-SLP, Augmentative Communication Specialist for Advancing Opportunities (AO) will provide extensive details about the uses of assistive technology and augmented... Read More