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

MLB Season Forecast Inaugurates Ocean County Library Podcast Series

April 07, 2021
MANCHESTER – A lively dialog about the 2021 Major League Baseball season kicks off the Ocean County Library’s exciting new podcast series, “OCL Sound Waves.”The Library’s podcasts can be heard on Spotify, Anchor by Spotify, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, and Radio Public.“Take Me Out to the Ball Game” features banter between Manchester Branch Youth Services Librarian Lou Nemphos and Principal Library Assistant Maria Colon about off-... Read More

Author Sandhya Menon to Appear in Ocean County Library’s “Dive Into YA” Series

April 07, 2021
TOMS RIVER – Bestselling Young Adult author Sandhya Menon will conduct a virtual discussion as part of the Ocean County Library’s “Dive Into YA: It’s Not Just for Teens” program at 6 PM Monday, April 19.The Colorado-based author, whose latest YA titles are Of Curses and Kisses and 10 Things I Hate About Pinky, also publishes adult romance novels under the name Lily Menon.Ms. Menon’s credits include the “Dimpleverse Books” and “St. Rosetta’s... Read More

Learn How to Acquire a Service Dog During Ocean County Library Autism Resources Fair 2021

April 06, 2021
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library invites families and individuals to view a free virtual webinar, “How to Get a Service Dog,” 6:30 PM Tuesday, April 13.The workshop is presented by Louise, Kim and Dennis Bratnick, volunteer puppy trainers for the nationwide nonprofit organization Canine Companions for Independence.Founded in 1975, Canine Companions for Independence trains service dogs free of charge for people with disabilities.The... Read More

Crystal Maldonado Virtual Chat Inaugurates Ocean County Library Young Adult Author Series

April 01, 2021
TOMS RIVER – Author Crystal Maldonado, whose debut novel Fat Chance, Charlie Vega met with wide acclaim this year, will lead off the Ocean County Library’s new “Dive Into YA: It’s Not Just for Teens” virtual discussion series at 6 PM Thursday, April 8. According to www.crystalwrote.com, the Massachusetts-based media strategist has been featured in Buzzfeed, the Hartford Courant, and Latina Magazine. She describes Fat Chance, Charlie... Read More

Ocean County Library Autism Resources Fair 2021 Features Virtual Fun with Mr. Bobby, Music Therapist

April 01, 2021
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library’s Autism Resources Fair 2021 offers a free, family-friendly concert with Mr. Bobby, Music Therapist, at 10 AM Saturday, April 10. Bobby Davis is a board-certified music therapist working in the South Jersey area, as well as virtually. He offers individual and group music therapy that provides a fun and interactive musical experience. The multi-instrumentalist earned a degree in music therapy at... Read More

New OCL Online Book Club Discussion: The Alice Network

March 25, 2021
TOMS RIVER – Have you always wanted to join a book club, but couldn’t find the time? The Ocean County Library extends an invitation to enroll in the free One Book OCL Online Book Club, and take part wherever you need to be. The next novel under discussion, through May 20, is The Alice Network, by Kate Quinn. Goodreads calls The Alice Network “an enthralling new historical novel.” It centers on two women in 1947 London - one an... Read More

Ocean County Library Autism Resources Fair 2021: Learn How to Tap into New Jersey State Support Programs

March 24, 2021
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will feature a virtual workshop about autism-related support programs and services available through the State of New Jersey, 6:30 PM Thursday, April 8. “Navigating the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities Service System” will be presented by Nkechi Okoli, Senior Coordinator of the state agency’s Transition to 21 Education as part of the Library’s Autism Resources Fair 2021. The... Read More

Paintings Pair with Poetry In Ocean County Library Virtual Programs

March 23, 2021
TOMS RIVER – During April, the Ocean County Library marks National Poetry Month with virtual programs that encourage self-expression in verse through art. “Poems Inspired by Paintings” consists of three virtual “stanzas” that will connect aspiring poets to renowned wordsmiths. “How to Use a Painting to Inspire Your Poetry,” 7 PM Monday, April 5. In a live Zoom event, Jeanne Sutton, Laura Maschal, Alise Versella, and Sue Cummings read... Read More

Learn National Mah Jongg League’s New Card During Ocean County Library Virtual Workshop

March 22, 2021
BRICK TOWNSHIP – The National Mah Jongg League’s 2021 Card has some new twists for players. Learn the ins and outs during the Ocean County Library’s one-day, virtual Mini Mah Jongg Boot Camp, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Monday, April 12. How have the rules changed? Which hands and sections are new? Are there “tricky” hands, or more concealed ones? What’s essential about the North, East, West and South winds and dragon combinations? Noted Mah... Read More

Ocean County Library’s Barnegat Branch Closed Until March 24

March 21, 2021
Barnegat – The Ocean County Library’s Barnegat Branch is closed until Wednesday, March 24 for cleaning after an employee tested positive for Covid-19. All necessary steps have been taken to ensure the safety of our staff and the public. Items currently on hold at the Barnegat Branch will be extended for their patrons’ convenience. Please contact any Branch of the Ocean County Library for assistance. Ocean County Library’s online programs,... Read More
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