All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Friday, March 29, for Good Friday, and Sunday, March 31, for Easter Sunday.
April 18, 2022
TOMS RIVER – A state-of-the-art recreation complex especially for special-needs individuals is opening in Toms River. Tour the Field of Dreams in a virtual program, 7 PM Thursday, May 12, as part of the Ocean County Library’s 2022 Autism Resources Fair. Field of Dreams, the only recreational site of its kind in New Jersey, serves to benefit residents of Toms River and surrounding communities. Its founder, Christian Kane, will host the video... Read More
April 18, 2022
LAVALLETTE – The Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch will proudly present Seascapes & Ocean Life, watercolor and acrylic paintings by local artist Joan Tozzi Ablahani, throughout the month of May. Ms. Ablahani depicts the grandeur of ocean waves, beach scenes, seascapes, marine life, and landscapes in impressionistic realism. She creates large and miniature canvasses, many of which are reproduced as note cards. After retiring from... Read More
April 13, 2022
TOMS RIVER – In recognition of May 20 as global Endangered Species Day, the Ocean County Library is pleased to host Endangered Species, by Barbara Kraemer and Suzi Hoffman, throughout May in the McConnell Gallery. The aim of the multi-media collection, including watercolors, acrylics and oil paintings, is to raise awareness of animals imperiled by adverse conditions. “I’m concerned about our dramatically changing climate across the world... Read More
April 13, 2022
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to host Creative Photography, by Rob Rielly, throughout May in the 2nd Floor Gallery of the Toms River Branch during May. It consists of traditional and digital photographs, created through a variety of techniques and methods. It is Rob’s contention that photography can take two forms: Reactive, and pro-active. “Reactive photography takes place when the photographer sees something... Read More
April 12, 2022
LACEY TOWNSHIP – To mark Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch will host three virtual programs by RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery’s Hope & Healing Program, examining strength of body, mind and spirit. Leading the discussions will be Marisa Merrigan Robertazzi, the program’s Counselor of Senior Population. The Hope & Healing program provides emotional support services,... Read More
April 12, 2022
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Stafford Branch is pleased to present Phil Bruschi’s live performance and discussion, “The Brylcreem Boys – Singers of Early Rock & Roll,” 2 PM Tuesday, May 3. The multi-talented singer and storyteller turns back time to the late ‘50s and early ‘60s, when teen singing idols in slick pompadour haircuts lip-synced their hits on television shows and in clubs, resorts, school gyms, amusement parks, and... Read More
April 11, 2022
LAKEWOOD – Why wait another six months for scary season? If you’re between ages 12 and 18, don a chillingly good costume and celebrate during the Halfway to Halloween Teen Bash at the Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch, 2 PM Monday, May 2. The frightfully fun time will take place in the Teen Zone, where you’ll find spooky coloring sheets, hear readings from Alvin Schwartz’s Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and watch the 2019 film based on... Read More
April 11, 2022
TOMS RIVER – Anthony Starego, the autistic young man who demonstrated his football skill in Brick Township and beyond, tells his inspiring story during a virtual program at 7 PM Tuesday, May 10, as part of the Ocean County Library’s 2022 Autism Resources Fair. Mostly nonverbal and highly sensitive to touch after life in 11 foster homes, Anthony was adopted at age 3 by Ray and Reylene Starego, and diagnosed autistic at a young age. With... Read More
April 08, 2022
BEACHWOOD – The Friends of the Beachwood Branch will host a fundraising jewelry sale, 10 AM until 4:30 PM Friday, May 6 at the Ocean County Library Beachwood Branch. Taking place just before Mother’s Day, the event is an opportunity to find reasonably-priced special gifts, for loved ones or for yourself. It also provides a chance to pick up ensemble-enhancing accessories for proms or spring formals. The Beachwood Branch will also accept... Read More
April 07, 2022
LAVALLETTE – See the Garden State as the “Father of Our Country” saw it. Historical interpreter and storyteller David Emerson will portray our nation’s first leader in “George Washington Remembers New Jersey,” 7 PM Wednesday, May 4, at the Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch. From Trenton to Princeton, Morristown to Monmouth, Middlebrook and more, General Washington spent more time in New Jersey than in any other state during the... Read More