Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to announce that Sunday operating hours in the Toms River, Lakewood, and Stafford branches will expand to include Sundays throughout the year, beginning June 4. Each of the three branches will be open 1 PM until 5 PM on regularly-scheduled Sundays, excluding holiday-related closures observed throughout the Library system. The Ocean County Library Commission approved the expansion in order to... Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library and the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter invite you to become informed about a new treatment for the progressive condition during a virtual program, 2 PM Wednesday, June 8. The program, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter, is the second in a four-part series that highlights June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month. Hosts Debby Montone, RN,... Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to host Images Student Art Show 2022, by the Ocean County Vocational Technical School, throughout June. The collection, which will be displayed in the 2nd Floor Gallery, consists of student art pieces in card design, illustration, logo design, photography, poster design, T-shirt design and QR Code ads. Have your cell phones ready to capture QR codes that connect to videos and... Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library and the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter are pleased to announce the resumption of live, in-person Memory Cafés @ The Ocean County Library, starting in the first week of June at the Toms River and Manchester branches. In-person sessions can encourage socialization, reduce feelings of isolation, and generate meaningful communication through open discussions. Social and cognitive... Read More