Current Press Releases

JACKSON – Let infectious rhythms and melodies transport you joyfully around the world, when Ed Goldberg and the Odessa Klezmer Band entertain at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch, 7 PM Tuesday, October 25. The evening will be filled with polkas, czardas, Ladino tunes, and dance tunes with roots in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, shaped in nations such as Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, Germany, and Spain, and popularized in New York’s... Read More

TOMS RIVER – Join us in honoring all generations of military veterans through story and song that highlight America’s history and heritage. The Ocean County Library is pleased to present the acclaimed singing duo The Pettets in “A Tribute to Our Nation’s Heroes.” Performances will take place at: Island Heights Branch – 2 PM Wednesday, November 2, 121 Central Avenue, (732) 270-6266 Little Egg Harbor Branch - 2 PM Thursday, November 10... Read More

TOMS RIVER – Understand the beginnings of Alzheimer’s Disease and know the steps for effective, compassionate care through a virtual program series by the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter, to be presented by the Ocean County Library. “Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers: Understanding Early Stage” will take place online at 2 PM Wednesday, November 2, 9, and 16. Debby Montone, RN, CDP, CDSGF will explain signal symptoms... Read More

BEACHWOOD – Have a spine-tingling spooky season with two horror literature classics. The Ocean County Library Beachwood Branch will present “Your Ghost Story” by the Traveling Literary Theater, 7 PM Monday, October 24 at Mayo Park Center in Beachwood. Bill King and Sandra McLaughlin will deliver hair-raising performances of “The Monkey’s Paw,” by W. W. Jacobs, and “The Lottery,” by Shirley Jackson. “The Monkey’s Paw” is a chilling tale of... Read More