Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – The Homebound and Volunteer Services Department of the Ocean County Library has embarked on a project to get much needed toiletries to the foster children of Ocean County.Donations of toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, portable hand sanitizer, soap, shampoo, conditioner, combs, brushes, socks, and feminine products will be accepted at five branches of the Ocean County Library. The following branches have set up donation boxes... Read More

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Wearin’ of the Green – Songs from Ireland” at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mar. 13.Gerry Murray, a musician from County Cavan, Ireland, will perform popular and traditional Irish songs with a fellow Irish entertainer. Refreshments will be provided courtesy of Amergael.This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Island Library.The branch is located at 217 S. Central... Read More

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Achieving Financial Fitness” at 2 p.m. Monday, Mar. 4.Laura Reeves, owner of LJR Financial, will present a fun and interactive approach to organizing one’s finances. Learn when to get rid of certain documents and how to organize and maintain financial paperwork.The program will also cover the three most important documents one should have in case of an emergency, as well as how... Read More

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is partnering with Toms River Regional Schools to host free, public programming for the NEA Big Read 2019.The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and Midwest Arts to award Toms River Regional Schools a $15,000 grant to host NEA Big Read during the 2018-2019 school year.Last year, the district became one of the first public school district ever to earn an NEA Big Read grant. The success of that community-... Read More