Current Press Releases

LAKEWOOD – Officials of the Ocean County Library issued a decision to close the system’s Lakewood Branch at 1 PM Wednesday, July 27, and to continue the closure through Thursday, July 28. The closure decision was reached, through an abundance of caution, for maintenance purposes, said Library Director Susan Quinn. “We are assessing a situation related to the discovery of bed bugs in the book drops outside the Branch,” the Director said... Read More

TOMS RIVER – Transport yourself to exotic corners of the world, right in Toms River. The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to present “Vacation Memories,” an exhibit by renowned shore artist Barbara Kraemer, throughout the month of August. The display, which will be on view in the McConnell Gallery, represents one facet of Barbara’s expertise in many different styles, using watercolors, acrylics, oils and mixed media. “Each... Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch will exhibit artwork by local artist, Marty Mayo, throughout the month of August. Mayo specializes in mixed-media illustrations, caricatures, and collages. His art, featured in publications such as the New York Times, Washington Post, and Boston Globe, draws inspiration from current events and everyday people. The multi-talented Mayo is also the founder and guitarist of Marty and the... Read More

TOMS RIVER – Todd Meredith, one of the Jersey Shore’s busiest musicians, will play crowd-pleasing tunes and take requests during a string of live summer and autumn acoustic concerts at four Ocean County Library branches: Stafford Branch - 7 PM Thursday, July 14, 129 N. Main Street, Manahawkin, (609) 597-3381 Manchester Branch - 2 PM Monday, August 22, 21 Colonial Drive, (732) 657-7600 Little Egg Harbor Branch - 7 PM Tuesday, September... Read More