Current Press Releases

POINT PLEASANT BOROUGH – The Point Pleasant Borough Branch of the Ocean County Library is closed for building maintenance following the discovery of water damage in several areas of the branch. After assessing the damage to the facility it was determined the branch would need to be closed to complet… Read More

WARETOWN – Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the South Jersey Lion Dance Troupe during an exciting and colorful lion dance presentation at the Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 14. Learn about the history and meaning behind this traditional dance, and find… Read More

SURF CITY – Are you a creative individual looking to share your work with your community? The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library is looking for artists within the Ocean County area to display their artwork in the branch’s meeting room. They are also looking for collectors and/or ar… Read More

BRICK – Know your numbers! Stop by the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday, February 13 to receive a free wellness screening by a registered nurse from Hackensack Meridian Health. Screenings include blood pressure, pulse, cholesterol, blood sugar, body mass… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Join us for a virtual discussion featuring author and feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 12. Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery, the… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Join award-winning novelist Vanessa Riley as she discusses her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 5 during a virtual author talk presented by the Ocean County Library. Fire Sword and Sea takes place in the Caribbean Sea, 1675, and is based on the folk story o… Read More

SURF CITY – Knowing safe practices with medication can prevent harm from visiting you or your loved ones. This is why the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library is hosting “Medication Misuse Prevention” at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27. The Long Beach Island Health Department will eng… Read More

JACKSON – Thinking about your garden on these cold winter days? Visit the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 28 for “Winter Seed Sowing with a Master Gardener.” Learn how to start sowing seeds in January with the help of a Master Gardener and get a head start… Read More

TOMS RIVER – Join us as New York Times bestselling author Liz Moore will discuss her latest book, The God of the Woods, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 28 during a virtual author talk presented by the Ocean County Library. Embark on a tale of thrilling twists and disturbing disappearances in The God o… Read More

BAY HEAD – The Ocean County Library’s Bay Head Express will be closed Monday, January 19 in accordance with the closure of Bay Head Borough Hall in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. OCL’s remaining 20 branches and reading centers will be open January 19. Bay Head Express patrons wishing to ret… Read More