The Long Beach Island Branch has a delayed opening at 1:00pm on Thursday, 04/04/2024, due to inclement weather.

Virtual Early Stage Memory Cafés @ The Ocean County Library Now Accepting Registrants

February 04, 2022
TOMS RIVER – Registration is under way for Virtual Early Stage Memory Cafés @ The Ocean County Library, for sessions that will begin in March. The popular program, administered by the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey, is undergoing expansion throughout the Library system, following its successful implementation in the Lacey Branch. The events are conducted through Zoom. Memory Cafés are monthly gatherings in which people... Read More

Ocean County Library Toms River Branch Presents “When Radio Entertained People”

February 04, 2022
TOMS RIVER – Return to the era when families gathered around the wireless set for “theater of the imagination.” The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch will host a live presentation by When Radio Entertained People (WREP), 7 PM Wednesday, March 2. When Radio Entertained People (WREP) consists of 10 talented actors who re-enact scripts from radio’s “Golden Age” of the 1940s and 1950s. Michael Glenn Miller, known to local audiences since... Read More

“Watercolors and Acrylics of the Jersey Shore” On Display at OCL Upper Shores Branch

February 02, 2022
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch is proud to showcase local artist Linda Hejduk's "Watercolors & Acrylics of the Jersey Shore" throughout February. Linda's works have appeared at venues in New England, New York, and New Jersey, as well as in many popular Jersey Shore publications. Her art has graced hardcover books, magazines, calendars, prints, notecards, and a jigsaw puzzle featuring the historic Glimmer... Read More

Ocean County Library Toms River Branch Presents “Beyond the Sea: The Life and Times of Bobby Darin”

February 02, 2022
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch will host Jimmy Scalia’s live, multimedia presentation, “Beyond the Sea: The Life and Times of Bobby Darin,” 6 PM Wednesday, February 23. Darin’s compelling story unfolds through memorabilia, music and video clips. Scalia is the official archivist for Bobby Darin’s estate, with access to exclusive material. He has catalogued photographs, artifacts, and the artist’s legendary songbook for... Read More

Volunteers Sought for Memory Cafés @ The Ocean County Library

January 17, 2022
TOMS RIVER – The search is under way for compassionate, sociable volunteers to facilitate Memory Cafés @ The Ocean County Library, a collaboration of the Library and the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter. The popular program is undergoing expansion throughout the Library system, following its successful implementation in the Lacey Branch. Memory Cafés are monthly gatherings in which people experiencing memory loss, and... Read More

OCL Toms River Branch February Photo Exhibit: Seasons of Life by Carol Stauffer

January 17, 2022
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to host Seasons of Life, a month-long exhibit by Toms River photographer Carol Stauffer. The collection, which will be displayed in the Toms River Branch McConnell Gallery during February, consists of inspirational photography. For Carol, the seasons of our lives are best reflected in the changing seasons of nature. Each offers unique challenges and gifts, helping us to learn and grow. Carol... Read More

State Grant Approval Allows Ocean County to Move Ahead With New Library Branch in Stafford Township

January 14, 2022
TOMS RIVER – Calling it a highly competitive grant program, Ocean County Library’s application to secure funds for a new branch library in Stafford Township recently was approved providing $4.8 million toward the building project. “Our county library staff in concert with the administration worked tirelessly to make certain our funding application would gain the state support needed to be approved,” said Ocean County Commissioner Joseph H.... Read More

Begin Your Journey to Healing during Ocean County Library Virtual Program

January 11, 2022
JACKSON –  The Ocean County Library Jackson Branch invites you to “Healing Inward Outward,” a free, informative, interactive virtual workshop at 7 PM Tuesday, January 18. Transformational trainer, author, and career coach Faith Saunders will help participants find their personal paths of discovery, explore factors that affect perceptions and attitudes, and discuss strategies for healing inwardly and outwardly. Faith Saunders is the... Read More

Painters, Clay Sculptors, Poet to Create Winter Wonderland At Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch

December 28, 2021
BARNEGAT – See the beauty of frigid days and frosty nights, throughout January and February, at the Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch. More than a dozen Pine Shores Art Association notables are transforming it into a “Winter Wonderland.” On display will be the works of 11 brush-and-canvas artists, four clay sculptors and a poet, all presenting their perspectives of winter and nature. The works will include paintings and clay crafts by... Read More

Learn Emergency Readiness At Ocean County Library Manchester Branch

December 27, 2021
MANCHESTER - Begin 2022 positively, by knowing how to handle emergencies and natural disasters, during a free workshop Tuesday, January 25 at the Ocean County Library Manchester Branch.  Mike Prifold of the Ocean County Health Department will discuss best practices for immediate response to unexpected situations. He will also offer information about COVID vaccination and testing sites.  Registered attendees will receive a Create... Read More
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