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

Depression Discussion Coming to Waretown Library

January 10, 2020
WARETOWN – The Ocean County Library Waretown Branch will host “Understanding Depression” at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10.Attendees can gain an understanding of the types, signs and symptoms of depression, and learn coping strategies and self-help suggestions.The branch is located at 112 Main Street.Registration is required for this free event, presented by Ocean Mental Health Services. To register, call the branch, 609-693-5133, or visit www.... Read More

Dr. Martin Luther King Intepretive Program Coming to Waretown Library

January 10, 2020
WARETOWN – The Ocean County Library Waretown Branch will host “Martin Luther King: A Man of Conscience,” at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8.First-person interpreter Keith Henley will highlight the communicative skills that placed the pastor, activist and humanitarian among the world’s great orators.Henley serves as Artistic Director and Choreographer for the Folkloric Heritage Culture Arts Company in Cherry Hill. He has performed interpretations... Read More

Veterans’ Healthcare Info and Claims Clinic at Berkeley Library

January 07, 2020
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP – The Berkeley Branch of the Ocean County Library will host an informational session about health benefits and services for US military veterans, at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15.Representatives of the Veterans Administration will answer questions and provide guidance. The program is intended to help veterans learn the full range of benefits and services available to them.The branch is located at 30 Station Road, Bayville.... Read More

US Census 2020 OCL Workshops

January 03, 2020
TOMS RIVER – In support of the 2020 United States Census on April 1, the Ocean County Library will offer practical workshops and informative lectures, presented by the US Census Bureau, at various branches through March.Discussions include methods to achieve accurate population counts, how Census information is used, and the value of participation. Workshops will offer instruction to everyone interested in working within the US Census Bureau... Read More

Turn Unwanted Books into Homes for Feathered Friends at Jackson Library

December 23, 2019
Jackson – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will present “Birdcage Bookcraft” at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25.Attendees will learn how to create beautiful, Victorian style birdcages from used books. Lace, flowers, beads and more will be provided for use as decorative trim.The branch is located at 2 Jackson Drive.Registration is required for this free event, sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Ocean County Library.To register,... Read More

Frank Grasso Photography Display at Ocean County Library

December 16, 2019
BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library will exhibit the art of local photographer Frank Grasso throughout the month of January 2020.Grasso, a retired carpenter and Barnegat resident, has taken many photos in the Pinelands. He has also captured images while kayaking on Barnegat Bay and local rivers, and while hiking in various New Jersey state and county parks.Grasso has said, "I hope that my photography and the work of all... Read More

“Noraebang” Korean-Style Karaoke Coming to Toms River Library

December 11, 2019
TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Noraebang” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6 in Mancini Hall.Participants may choose from a list of popular American and K-pop tunes and sing their hearts out.The branch is located at 101 Washington Street.Registration is required for this free program. To register, call the branch at 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Amanda Rutherford to Discuss Living with Cystic Fibrosis at Jackson Library

December 10, 2019
JACKSON – The Ocean County Library Jackson Branch will host a program to commemorate Rare Disease Day at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29. The program will be streamed live via https://www.facebook.com/oceancountylibrary.Amanda Rutherford, of Brick, will share her experiences in coping with cystic fibrosis. She will also touch on the life-saving gift of an AffloVest, given by former NFL star Colton Underwood’s charitable foundation.Cystic fibrosis is... Read More

Little Egg Harbor Closed for Electrical Repairs

December 10, 2019
Little Egg Harbor – On October 14 the Little Egg Harbor Branch of the Ocean County Library closed as the result of a power surge from an Atlantic City Electric transformer located on the perimeter of Mathistown Road. The surge occurred around 11:00 pm after the branch had closed for the evening.Technicians and Ocean County Library System’s Facilities team continue to make progress on the Branch’s electrical repairs. The repairs are expected to... Read More

Ocean County Library Holiday Closings Schedule

November 25, 2019
TOMS RIVER – All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25. They will reopen their normal business hours Thursday, Dec. 26.All branches will close at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31. All branches will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 and reopen normal business hours Thursday, Jan. 2.We encourage cutomers to use the library’s online resources including databases, ebooks, emagazines, and online classes... Read More
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