Current Press Releases

TOMS RIVER – Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of American women astronauts during a virtual author discussion at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 2, presented by Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space museum, expert on human spaceflight, and author o… Read More

TOMS RIVER – During World War II, a tech-savvy New Jersey woman took it upon herself to be a priceless information provider for families of captured U.S. service members. Agnes Joan Negra’s exploits are chronicled in the book Waves of Hope. Meet her son Ronald Edward Negra, the author, at several br… Read More

FORKED RIVER – The Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Hometown Heroes: Women First Responders” at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 27. In honor of Women’s History Month, learn about the women first responders from Lacey Township EMS and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit. Discover… Read More

WARETOWN – Do you have gardening questions? The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County can help you from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 27 at the Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library. Whether you are planning a new garden, want help troubleshooting plant problems, or need advice on growin… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Children in need throughout Ocean County cannot always depend on having basic personal hygiene necessities at hand. Join the Ocean County Library, in partnership with the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, to make a difference in their lives through the Spring 2026 Sparks B.F.… Read More

SURF CITY – Did you know March is National Nutrition Month? The Long Beach Island Health Department will share tips for staying healthy at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 at the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library. Learn nutrition tips for healthy aging, such as reading/understanding nutr… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Join award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 during a virtual discussion presented by the Ocean County Library. In this book, Walter exposes the country’… Read More

WARETOWN – Looking for a relaxing afternoon to work on your knitting, crochet, or fiber-related projects? Join like-minded individuals at the Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library for “Waretown Woolies Knitting & Crocheting Club.” The group will meet from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays, Marc… Read More

SURF CITY – National Quilting Day is a time to admire the artisans who create them, and to recognize that their handiwork carries centuries of tradition forward across generations. Celebrate Women’s History Month and National Quilting Day by stopping at the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean Coun… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12, presented by the Ocean County Library. The Astral Library poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Alexa… Read More