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

Chamber Concert, Cooking and Black History Month Events Highlight February at Berkeley Library

January 27, 2020
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP – The Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch brims with special free activities for all ages in February, including culinary arts, chamber music, and Black History Month commemorations. An Evening of Chamber Music with Central Regional High School, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5. Enjoy the talents of CRHS music students. Cooking with Chocolate, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11. Learn recipes for delicious Valentine’s Day treats.... Read More

Manchester Library Offers Monthly Adult Activities

January 17, 2020
MANCHESTER – In addition to featured events, the Ocean County Library Manchester Branch offers a variety of ongoing, free activities for adults during February.Book Chat, 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20. Discuss what you’ve been reading, and pick up ideas about what to read next. No registration is required.Chess Club, 12 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28. Play chess in a relaxed atmosphere. All skill levels are welcome Bring your game set. No... Read More

Ocean County Library Manchester Branch Announces February Featured Events

January 17, 2020
MANCHESTER – The Ocean County Library Manchester Branch brims with free activities for adults in February. Here are the highlights of events for education, entertainment and well being in our newly renovated meeting room.“Artists’ Reception for Barbara Whelan,” 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1.  Meet and chat with this prominent local artist and share refreshments. Barbara’s photograph exhibit can be viewed in the meeting room during regular... Read More

Friends of Manchester Branch Library Seek Recipes for Cookbook

January 17, 2020
MANCHESTER – Do you enjoy cooking or baking? The Friends of the Manchester Branch Library invite you to share one - or even a couple - of your favorite recipes, in their upcoming fundraiser cookbook.Contributions to the fundraising book can be submitted until March 1 at the Ocean County Library Manchester Branch.Proceeds from the sale of each copy will help the Friends support programming for all ages at the Manchester Branch.Choose among eight... Read More

Romance Novelist to Offer Publishing Tips at Toms River Library

January 16, 2020
TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will present “So You Want to Write a Romance Novel” at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3.Novelist Carol Lee Mahler, of Soulmate Publishing, will discuss the business of writing, the romance genre, and the steps required to move from manuscript to publication.The Jersey Shore resident’s most recent novels are “Katie and the Cowboy” and “For the Love of a Scotsman.”The branch is located at... Read More

Author and Activist Kate Ranta to Speak at Lacey Library

January 10, 2020
LACEY – The Ocean County Library Lacey Branch will present “Killing Kate” at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 1.The event will be streamed live via https://www.facebook.com/oceancountylibrary.Kate Ranta, who emerged from a severely abusive relationship to become a leader in raising awareness about domestic violence, will read passages and autograph copies of her book, “Killing Kate,” and engage in questions and answers.Ranta’s story is one of triumph... Read More

February Art Exhibit by Rita Apsegaite-Clemens at Toms River Library

January 10, 2020
TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Drawings ‘From The Past,’” images by Rita Apsegaite-Clemens, in the McConnell Gallery throughout February.Rita, a native of Lithuania, is a professional artist, graphic designer, photographer and art teacher with a passion for drawing and watercolor.She has studied at Kaunas College of Art and Vilnius Academy of Art in Lithuania, and now studies computer graphics and... Read More

February Photo Art Exhibit by Anthony Cuttitta at Toms River Library

January 10, 2020
TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Faces,” a collection of street photography by Anthony Cuttitta, in the 2nd Floor Gallery throughout the month of February.A native of Lodi, New Jersey, Anthony recently relocated to Toms River after living 30 years in the Pocono Mountains. His work has been shown in the Soho in the Burg Gallery, Sweet Cream’s Café, and Monroe Street Gallery in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.He... Read More

Ocean County Library Foundation to Host 4th Annual “Links with the Masters” Fundraiser

January 10, 2020
TOMS RIVER - Ocean County Library’s Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St., will be transformed into a miniature golf course during a two-day fundraiser by the Ocean County Library Foundation.The 4th annual “Links with the Masters” will be held Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7. Golf attire is suggested to add to the fun atmosphere of the event, but is not required.Friday’s adult-only (21+) event will start at 7 p.m. with cocktails and light... Read More

Little Egg Harbor to Reopen After Electrical Repairs

January 10, 2020
Little Egg Harbor – The Ocean County Library System continues to make progress on the Little Egg Harbor Branch’s electrical repairs. These repairs are a result of a power surge from a transformer located on the perimeter of Mathistown Road. The surge occurred around 11:00 pm on October 14, after the branch had closed for the evening.“We are looking forward to welcoming back our Little Egg Harbor patrons and staff,” said Susan Quinn, Ocean County... Read More
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