Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – Enjoy pastel landscapes of local sites that you might already know. New Jersey artist Scott Molnar’s exhibit, “Pastel Interpretations of Ocean County,” will be on display throughout the month of September at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch. Molnar’s pastels, enhanced by watercolor underpainting, will occupy the Library’s McConnell Gallery. He points out that his formal training has all been through classes and... Read More

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – From identity theft to “phishing,” reports of financial fraud in the United States continue unabated. Learn ways to avoid becoming a victim during a live program at the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch, 10 AM Thursday, September 8. “Common Scams and How to Avoid Them” will be led by Officer Marisa Lawrence, the Stafford Township Police Department Community Outreach Officer. She will shed light on scams most frequently... Read More

TUCKERTON – Two famous natives of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens have rich histories and face potential challenges. Hear about them during “Blueberry and Cranberry Farming in South Jersey,” 6:30 PM Monday, August 29, at the Ocean County Library Tuckerton Branch. Rutgers University Professor Peter V. Oudemans, Director of the school’s Marcucci Blueberry and Cranberry Research and Extension Center, will offer his perspectives about their cultivation... Read More

JACKSON TOWNSHIP – Catch the vibe of summer, sand and surf when noted local guitarist and singer Gary Nokes performs “Sounds of the Shore” at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch, 2 PM Saturday, August 20. Music lovers will enjoy classic beach ballads, nautical numbers, and coastal country favorites delivered in the inimitable style that has popularized Nokes throughout the Jersey Shore, Atlantic City, New York, Philadelphia, and the... Read More