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

Ocean County Library Jackson Branch To Feature Art by Sue Kolb and Robert Jenkin

December 21, 2021
JACKSON – Renowned Jackson Township artists Sue Kolb and Robert Jenkin will return to the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch in January, to stage an exhibit that will remain on display through March. Both artists have exhibited in the Jackson Branch, Westlake Golf and Country Club in Jackson, and other local venues. Retired from daily employment, they continue to refine and expand their talents. Sue Kolb developed her skills with the... Read More

Ocean County Library Presents January Photo Exhibit, Ocean County by Debbie Gentile

December 20, 2021
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to announce that it will host Ocean County, an exhibit by photographer Debbie Gentile, during January. The collection, which will be displayed in the Toms River Library’s 2nd Floor Gallery, consists of local Ocean County photography. Debbie Gentile has a passion for photojournalism. Her work has been seen at the Island Heights Artists Guild, Toms River Times Newspaper and Ocean County... Read More

Ocean County Library to Host Free Health Management Workshops

December 08, 2021
TOMS RIVER – Chronic conditions or diabetes can be self-managed safely and effectively, through an upcoming series of free live and virtual workshops hosted by the Ocean County Library. The workshops are funded by the Ocean County Office of Senior Services and Meals on Wheels of Ocean County, in partnership with the Ocean County Library. The Stanford University programs aim to help individuals age 60 and older reduce the risks of managing... Read More

Ocean County Library Announces Christmas and New Year’s Closures

December 08, 2021
TOMS RIVER – All branches and reading centers of the Ocean County Library will be closed Friday, December 24, and remain closed Saturday, December 25, in observance of Christmas. All Library branches and reading centers will be closed Friday, December 31, and remain closed Saturday, January 1, in observance of New Year’s Day. The Lakewood, Stafford and Toms River branches will be open 1 to 5 PM Sunday, December 26 and Sunday, January 2... Read More

Ocean County Library Announces Stafford Branch Upgrades

December 03, 2021
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – The Ocean County Library Branch on North Main Street, here, has undergone recent maintenance upgrades under the library’s 2021 maintenance program. “We have covered just about every area of the branch under this program,” said Ocean County Library Director Susan Quinn. “From the installation of French drains, to replacing all the carpet on the lower level with vinyl tile to painting the public and staff areas, this work... Read More

Creators, Collectors, Curio Connoisseurs: Display Your Wares at OCL Jackson Branch

November 24, 2021
TOMS RIVER – Are you an artist in search of a display venue? Have a collection of themed artifacts? Do friends marvel at knickknacks at home? Share them with your neighbors at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch. The Branch is organizing its art and collectible displays for 2022, and welcomes painters and collectors to adorn its walls, cabinets and meeting room space. Patrons and visitors are regularly treated to canvases of watercolor... Read More

Ocean County Library to Host Holiday Performance by Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre

November 19, 2021
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will host a live performance by the Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre, 6 PM Thursday, December 9 in the Toms River Branch. The holiday showcase will feature joyful Christmas songs and unique festival dances. The troupe, with special guest Maria Tylek, will also perform dances from Spain, Ecuador, Peru and Mexico. Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre is a non-profit organization that brings Spanish and Latin... Read More

Ocean County Library to Welcome A.S. King To “Dive Into YA” Author Series

November 19, 2021
TOMS RIVER – Multiple award-winning author A.S. King will take part in the Ocean County Library’s “Dive Into YA: It’s Not Just for Teens” virtual program, 6 PM Thursday, December 9. The discussion series aims to show how real issues, vivid writing, diverse characters and imaginative concepts propel Young Adult literature beyond traditional age categories. The Pennsylvania native has been described by The New York Times Book Review as “one... Read More

December 3 Delayed Opening for Ocean County Library Branches

November 17, 2021
TOMS RIVER – All Ocean County Library branches and reading centers will open at 1 PM Friday, December 3, for annual Staff In-Service Training. We encourage our customers to use the Library’s online resources, databases, eBooks, eMagazines, video and audio streams and digital classes. They are available continuously at www.theoceancountylibrary.org.

Ocean County Library to Present Elvistory: Christmas with “The King”

November 15, 2021
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will present Elvistory: Christmas with “The King,” Thursday, December 2 at the Jackson Branch and Monday, December 6th at the Toms River Branch. Both presentations will begin at 7 PM. Award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist and “Elvis-torian” Ruben Castillo will step into character for the live, musical Yuletide journey. The audience will learn about Elvis’s love of the holidays and traditions and toys during... Read More
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