Current Press Releases

Brick – The Ocean County Library’s Brick Branch is closed until Tuesday, February 16 for cleaning due to COVID-19. All necessary steps have been taken to ensure the safety of our staff and the public. Items currently on hold at the Brick 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, databases, and services are... Read More

TOMS RIVER – All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Monday, February 15th for Presidents’ Day.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.

TOMS RIVER – What’s your fondest Ocean County Library recollection of 2020? Share your stories, thoughts, and photos throughout February, as libraries statewide observe SnapShot Day.The annual celebration by the New Jersey State Library and New Jersey Library Association documents the wonderful people, places, events, materials, and experiences that make up a day in the life of a library.Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, the Ocean... Read More

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Library patrons now have online access to current editions of the New York Times, anytime and anywhere with an internet connection.Content in English, Spanish, or Chinese includes daily editions, the New York Times Book Review, podcasts, videos, interactive graphics, photos, film documentaries, and archival material dating back to 1851. The Sunday Crossword is not included.Computer terminals at all Ocean County Library... Read More