Current Press Releases

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library is starting ‘All About Autism,’ a new support group for parents and caregivers of individuals on the autism spectrum.The meeting will take place 2 p.m. Monday, January 22, 2 Jackson Drive. Meetings will be held once a month.The group will explore how autism affects their lives via shared information, ideas, and support.For more information, call 732-928-4400, ext. 4 or visit... Read More

TOMS RIVER – Four branches of the Ocean County Library will host Red Cross blood drives.The Point Pleasant Boro Branch drive will take place 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 834 Beaver Dam Road. Visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 to make an appointment.The Jackson Branch drive will be 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2 Jackson Drive. Visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment. Donors will receive a voucher from the... Read More

TOMS RIVER – Performer Dave DeLuca will sing a variety of holiday favorites at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Berkeley Library, 30 Station Rd. and at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14 at the Point Pleasant Borough Library, 834 Beaver Dam Rd.DeLuca has entertained many audiences at branches of the Ocean County Library with his tributes to legendary singers Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.“Winter Wonderland” will be a feel-good, family-oriented event.... Read More

BRICK – The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Storytelling Festival” on Saturday, Dec. 2, 301 Chambers Bridge Road.The event will contain two performances by Youth Stages. “Gingerbread Kid” will take place at 10 a.m. and “Genies, Lamps and Dreams: Tales of the Arabian Nights” at 3:30 p.m.Youth Stages utilize their theatre and education experience to nurture each child’s individuality.Registration is required for these free... Read More