Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – All branches and reading centers of the Ocean County Library will be closed Monday, February 19, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Library patrons are welcome to use OCL’s online resources, databases, eMagazines, eBooks, video and audio streams and digital classes at www.theoceancounty… Read More

MANCHESTER – The addition of African-American aviators during World War II not only strengthened U.S. military might, but also propelled our nation toward racial and social equality. Join historian Paul E. Zigo for “The Tuskegee Airmen: America’s First Black Pilots” at the Ocean County Library Manch… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Tessa Bailey’s recipe for “spice, spirit and swoon” keeps her bubbling atop the New York Times bestseller lists. She’ll divulge details of Fangirl Down, the first half of her hot new sports romance duology, in an Ocean County Library Virtual Author Talk, 8 PM Thursday, February 8. Tess… Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to present the Guild Theatreworks production of Mark Dunn’s bittersweet dramatic comedy Belles in Mancini Hall, 6:30 PM Wednesday, February 21. Appearing will be Corey Crawford, Jeri Georger, Diane Hand, Kelly Lindstrom, Gail Sheeha… Read More

LAKEWOOD – Learn about athletic prowess and a heralded passenger train, both ingrained in Lakewood’s past. The Lakewood Historical Society will present “Sports-in-the-Pines: 100 Years of Athletic Competition in Lakewood” and “Take a Ride on the Blue Comet” at the Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch… Read More

SURF CITY – Being an informed shopper for a car, major appliance, mattress, or other significant purchase can be an overwhelming task. Fortunately, Ocean County Library card holders can check their facts with Consumer Reports magazine online. Learn how to access it at the OCL Long Beach Island Branc… Read More

SURF CITY – “Looking A’Round,” a collection of photos taken on Long Beach Island by the late Amelia Stewart, will be on display throughout the month of February at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch. A reception in her honor will take place 2 to 4 PM Saturday, February 10. An award-w… Read More

TOMS RIVER – “Thoughts Realized on Canvas,” a collection of oil paintings by Ocean County artist Kenneth Farr, is on display in the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch through Thursday, February 29. The oils on canvas and canvas board will be featured in the first-floor McConnell Gallery. Farr… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Warm up your winter with some fresh, hot reads! The Friends of the Ocean County Library – Toms River invite you to browse for bargains during their popup used book sale in the OCL Toms River Branch, 11 AM until 3 PM Saturday, February 17. The Friends will display a large selection of g… Read More

TOMS RIVER – His kindly face and manner reveal nothing of the horrors Manny Lindenbaum and his family endured early in his life which remain relevant today. Owing to inclement weather, “Combatting Hate: A Conversation with Holocaust Survivor Manford Lindenbaum” in the Ocean County Library Toms River… Read More