Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “The History of Diners in New Jersey” at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 21.Author and historian Michael C. Gabriele will discuss his book, “The History of Diners in New Jersey.” Gabriele’s book details how diners have played an essential role in the Garden State’s culture, commerce, and communities, as well as how New Jersey was once the hub of diner manufacturing, making it... Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Climate Change and Our Communities” featuring author Gilbert M. Gaul at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sep. 17.Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gilbert M. Gaul and coastal resiliency expert Chris Huch will hold a conversation about Gaul’s new book, “The Geography of America’s Coasts.” The discussion will focus on coastal development and the extraordinary risks posed by climate... Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “She Who Sews Bountifully,” an art exhibit by Donna Schlichting, in the McConnell Gallery throughout the month of August. “She Who Sews Bountifully” consists of fabric art.Donna Schlichting has had a lifelong interest in sewing and creating fabric art. Her mother fostered her interest in sewing and she took advantage of any class she could take in school, even learning how... Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Raconteur Radio: Forbidden Planet” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22.Raconteur Radio stages theatrical presentations of vintage radio plays, classic works of literature, and pop culture parodies throughout the Tri-State area. Their productions feature theatrical lighting, period costumes, vintage commercials, Golden Age radio equipment, and extensive sound effects.The original “... Read More