Toms River– From above, Earth appears as a water planet with more than 71 percent of its surface covered with this vital resource for life. Water impacts climate, agriculture, transportation, industry and more. It inspires art and music. Ocean…

Toms River, NJ -- In an effort to have our buildings more accessible to the public, The Ocean County Library Commission approved to extend the hours of operation for six branches during their meeting on December 11, 2018. The schedule change, listed…

OCL Puppet Players Present 'The Bad Seed'He’s rude, he’s crude. He’s got no friends. He’s just baaaad. Can he change? Children will find out in April and May, as the OCL Puppet Players present Jory John’s “The Bad…

Toms River, NJ -- If you plan to travel abroad, if you’re new to the US, or if you just want to increase your language fluency, the Ocean County Library creates a bridge for diversity with Pronunciator, the world’s largest digital,…

TOMS RIVER - The Ocean County Library will present “Ladies of Country Music with Elaine and the Cimarron Sky Band” at four branches.Celebrate Women’s History Month as the band will perform the classic country songs of singers…

TOMS RIVER - The Ocean County Library willhost a series of programs featuring Master Gardeners, trained and certified by the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County. They will provide a wide range of horticultural information and gardening…

All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Monday February 20 in observance of Presidents Day. All branches of the Ocean County Library will reopen Tuesday February 21. We encourage our customers to use the library’s online resources…

Have you ever felt as though you had a case of the winter blues? The Center for Healthy Aging at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus will present “S. A. D.”, a discussion on seasonal affective disorder. As the days become shorter, join us…

Ocean County Library will commemorate the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor during a special remembrance program 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 7 in its Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street. “As we come together to commemorate the…

Toms River -  Ocean County Library will celebrate the many cultures of America’s indigenous population as it recognizes National Native American Heritage Month in November.For a look at the contemporary issues Native Americans face, the Barnegat…

Toms River, NJ -- All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Monday, September 5 for Labor Day.They will reopen Tuesday, September 6.We encourage our customers to use the library’s online resources including databases, ebooks,…

TOMS RIVER – In honor of its 90th anniversary and in accordance with its mission of “connecting people, building community and transforming lives,” the Ocean County Library is launching a “Food for Fines” campaign throughout September.The…

All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day. All branches of the Ocean County Library will resume normal branch hours on Tuesday Sept. 8. As always, the library…

Toms River, NJ - All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Sunday, May 24 and Memorial Day, May 25, 2015. All branches will resume their normal business hours Tuesday, May 26. The library’s…

Toms River, NJ -- The Ocean County Library Lacey branch is partnering with the Statewide Parents Advocacy Network (SPAN) New Jersey to host a program on basic rights in special education. This program provides families with an introduction to their…

Toms River, NJ - The Ocean County Library is seeking submissions from high school filmmakers for the ninth annual Student Film Festival.Submissions cover a wide variety of categories, including music video, short feature, news, animation and…

TOMS RIVER -  Health insurance open enrollment starts Nov. 15 and bilingual (Spanish and English) assisters from Ocean Health Initiatives will be available at select Ocean County Library branches to answer your questions about the Health Insurance…

Toms River, NJ -- Comedian and subject of the documentary “Dying to do Letterman” Steve Mazan will speak at the Ocean County Library Toms River branch (101 Washington Street).Mazan comes from the famous San Francisco scene that produced comedy…

Pianist, singer, and narrator Fred Miller will perform his “Lecture-in-Song: All Over the Map,” a 60-75 minute musical/anecdotal international travelogue of American Popular Song circling the globe, throughout the Ocean County Library this…

All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Election Day, Tuesday Nov. 5. They will resume regular business hours Nov. 6. As always, the library Web site, www.theoceancountylibrary.org and its databases will be available during that…

Ocean County Library will join in the fun of “Dia!”, a national American Library Association program, that celebrates diversity, children and literacy, and presents it to families through books, stories and programs during April and…

New Jersey Theatre Alliance’s “Stages Festival”  will present seven programs at 10 Ocean County Library branches in March. These programs will mark the 16th anniversary of the library’s partnership with the…

Toms River, NJ -- Ocean County Library will partner with the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders and host “Beyond Sandy: The Storm Resource Expo,”  two expos that will present resources to area residents affected by Hurricane Sandy.…

Toms River, NJ -- Most branches of the Ocean County Library will be open during their normal business hours with the following exceptions: Beachwood; Point Pleasant Borough; Upper Shores (Lavallette); Bay Head; and Long Beach Island.The open…

TOMS RIVER, NJ---She has been around the world, several times, reporting about people who are a little bit different, a little bit quirky.  She has entertained us and her writings have reminded us of life’s little joke: the more we are…